Development LNP - SL gets US $ 100mn Indian credit line for solar power generation
Sri Lanka inked a loan agreement amounting to US$ 100 million with India earlier today to increase the proportion of renewable energy sources to the national…
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Health LNP - Govt. to suspend public gatherings even after lifting travel restrictions
Even though travel restrictions are lifted in the future, all public gatherings will not be allowed until there is a considerable decrease in the number of…
Politics LNP - Norway offers remote assistance to address sea pollution
The Norwegian Coastal Administration has offered remote assistance in responding to marine pollution caused by X-press Pearl, Ambassador Trine Jøranli Eskedal…
Technology LNP - Shani Abeysekara granted bail
The Court of Appeal today ordered the Gampaha High Court to grant bail to former Director, Criminal Investigation Department (CID) SSP, Shani Abeysekara and SI…
Business LNP - Online liquor sales; Finance Ministry approves proposal
The Ministry of Finance has granted approval to a proposal submitted by the Excise Department to allow consumers to purchase liquor online through supermarket…
Crime LNP - Govt. not in a position to increase gas price at this juncture: Amaraweera
The President and members of the committee appointed to investigate the price of LP gas are on a common stance not to raise domestic gas prices at this…
Politics LNP - At least 279,020 Covishield vaccines required before schools re-opened: Edu Minister
At least 279,020 Covishield vaccines would be needed as the first step in re-opening schools while giving priority to the health care of school children,…
General LNP - Indian experts call Sri Lanka 'irresponsible' for submerging discarded vehicles in sea
The fishermen in Tamil Nadu have objected to Sri Lanka’s initiative to submerge discarded vehicles into Sri Lankan waters, saying their fishing would be…
Health LNP - Tightening travel restrictions extremely crucial, stresses Dy. Health DG
While saying that COVID-19 cases could further rise in future, Deputy Director-General of Health Services Dr Hemantha Herath stressed the need to tighten…
Politics LNP - Alternative proposal to recycle 750ml plastic bottles: Minister
The Environment Ministry is focusing on implementing an alternative to prevent 750ml plastic bottles from entering the environment. Following a meeting held at…
Sports LNP - Kumar Sangakkara inducted into ICC Hall of Fame
Kumar Sangakkara was among the 10 cricket icons that were inducted into the International Cricket Council (ICC) Hall of Fame yesterday. The ICC announced the…
Health LNP - Sri Lanka to combine AstraZeneca with Pfizer vaccines
he government has sought advice of the Advisory Committee on Communicable Diseases (ACCD) on the possibility of using Pfizer-Biotech as second shot for Sri…
Health LNP - Purchase ambulances for Suwa Seriya instead of SUVs for MPs: Harsha
Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) MP Dr. Harsha de Silva said if the letter of credit (LC) opened for the import of luxury vehicles could not be revoked, it should…
Technology LNP - Captain of X-Press Pearl vessel granted bail
The Captain of the MV X-Press Pearl,who was arrested by the CID this morning, was released by the Colombo High Court on a personal bond of Rs. 2 million. High…
Health LNP - Face shields can’t be used as substitute for face masks: Health authorities
It is not recommended and suitable to wear a face shield as a substitute for a face mask as it does not offer the same protection against the COVID-19 virus,…
Politics LNP - Ministers don’t have as many luxury vehicles as you think: Godahewa
While claiming not to look at ministers with anger and hatred, State Minister Dr Nalaka Godahewa yesterday said that ministers don’t always have as many luxury…
Crime LNP - Delivery services: Moves to break monopoly
Steps are being taken to establish an equal playing field for delivery services in Sri Lanka which is currently being dominated by Uber and Pickme. Extensive…
Crime LNP - Cabinet sub- committee on cost of living decides on fuel price revision: Minister
The Cabinet sub-committee on the cost of living has decided to revise fuel prices and the date of the fuel price revision will be announced very soon, Energy…
Crime LNP - Components makers stand to benefit from SL’s inexpensive skilled workforce: EDB
The Export Development Board (EDB) called on international component manufacturers to relocate their operations in Sri Lanka as they will be able to reap the…
Technology LNP - Virtusa appoints Santosh Thomas as new CEO
Virtusa Corporation today announced the appointment of Santosh Thomas as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Virtusa’s Board of Directors appointed Santosh…
Politics LNP - Pandemic cannot deter development projects; GSMB should provide infrastructure: Minister
The development projects initiated by the government will not be halted despite the COVID pandemic. Therefore, the Geological Survey and Mines Bureau (GSMB)…
Health LNP - Epidemiology Unit specialists responsible for wasting COVISHIELD vaccines in Wathupitiwala hospital: GMOA
The Government Medical Officers' Association (GMOA) today urged the Health Ministry to take legal action against the Epidemiology Unit's specialist doctors for…
General LNP - US provides $100,000 in support in response to cargo ship fire
The United States, through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), is providing $100,000 in immediate assistance to support response efforts to…
Crime LNP - Regulation soon to contain errant practices in rice trading
In a move to control the errant practices in rice trading, President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has instructed Trade Minister Bandula Gunawardane to issue a gazette…