Business LNP - Revised import duties set to boost local trade and industries
Sri Lanka’s local business community stands to gain from a major revision of the country’s import tax structure, with the government announcing new measures to…
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Travel LNP - Pakistan resentful over exclusion of its nationals from visa-relaxed entry into Sri Lanka
Pakistan, a country that stood by Sri Lanka in international forums and the fight against terrorism, is upset over the latest visa restrictions imposed on its…
Politics LNP - Election Commission orders removal of campaign stickers on vehicles
The Election Commission has issued a directive for the immediate removal of election campaign stickers displayed on vehicles. This decision follows a…
Health LNP - Sri Lanka braces for possible monkeypox threat
In the wake of India recording a suspected case of mpox, the local health authorities continue to ramp up its vigilance. According to India’s health ministry,…
Politics LNP - “I am not in any secret deal with Ranil” – AKD
National People’s Power (NPP) presidential candidate Anura Kumara Dissanayake scotched speculation that he is having a secret deal with President Ranil…
Weather LNP - New virus discovered in China that can affect brain
A new virus, dubbed wetland virus (WELV), has been discovered in China that can spread to humans through tick bites, causing neurological disease in some…
Travel LNP - Tourism generates US$ 282mn in August
Earnings from tourism have climbed in August and so were the arrivals, although not quite up to the level targeted by authorities. The tourism trade, Sri…
Business LNP - Central Bank relaxes mandatory export conversion period
The Central Bank has relaxed the mandatory export conversion period in the latest exports proceeds conversion rule which came into effect from 4 November. As…
Business LNP - Fragmented tour guides sector risks SL’s ability to cater to tourism targets: Study
Sri Lanka’s tourism industry is grappling with lower number of licensed tour guides, which could threaten the country’s ability to cater to the expected five…
Politics LNP - Exporters caution against risky election promises
The National Chamber of Exporters of Sri Lanka (NCE), ahead of the country’s upcoming presidential election, urged candidates to avoid making unrealistic…
Politics LNP - State owned enterprises should no longer be a burden to country - Sajith
Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) presidential candidate Sajith Premadasa said that state-owned enterprises (SOE) can no more be a burden to the country, economy,…
Politics LNP - Japan set to do its part over Sri Lanka debt woes:Japanese Finance Minister
Japan is prepared to "do its part" over Sri Lanka's debt issue, but other creditors, such as China and India, should also be involved in efforts to resolve it,…
Crime LNP - Prices of popular brands of vehicles decline, ideal time to buy vehicles: Vehicle Importers
With the decrease in demand, fuel shortages and increase in leasing interests, the prices of several popular brands of vehicle in the market have decreased.…
Sports LNP - Prize money announced for T20 World Cup 2022
The ICC announced that the winning side at the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2022 in Melbourne on November 13 would receive prize money of $1.6 million, with the…
Weather LNP - President proposes ADB to establish International University on Climate Change in SL
President Ranil Wickremesinghe proposed to establish an International University on Climate Change in Sri Lanka with the support of the Asian Development Bank…
Technology LNP - Maithripala files writ petition against magisterial inquiry relating Easter Sunday attacks
Former President Maithripala Sirisena today filed a writ petition in Court of Appeal challenging the magisterial inquiry and issuance of summons against him in…
Weather LNP - UK supports SL to tackle the impacts of climate change
The United Kingdom is fully committed to supporting all countries including Sri Lanka to tackle the impacts of climate change, a senior UK government minister…
Sports LNP - RW, Modi discuss Sri Lanka’s economic crisis in Tokyo
President Ranil Wickremesinghe and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi discussed Sri Lanka's debt restructuring when the two held informal discussions in Tokyo…
Business LNP - Japan says ready to play leading role with creditors to restructure Lankan debt
Sri Lanka’s second largest bilateral lender Japan yesterday expressed willingness to play a leading role with fellow creditors to restructure Sri Lanka’s…
Technology LNP - FitsAir takes to smarter flying as Sri Lanka’s first private scheduled intl. carrier
FitsAir of Aberdeen Holdings will become Sri Lanka’s first private scheduled international passenger carrier from next week offering affordable and dependable…
General LNP - Fresh circular issued restricting public officials use of social media
Public officials expressing opinions and views on social media without following the provisions under the Establishments Code will be subject to disciplinary…
Business LNP - Apparels, textiles boost August exports income
August merchandise exports income tops US$ 1.2bn Apparel & textile exports up 15% to US$ 565mn Jan-Aug. cumulative exports up 12% to US$ 8.85bn Cumulative…
Crime LNP - Colombo port set to lose out from new direct container shipping service between Chattogram and Dubai
A direct container shipping service is to be launched between Chattogram, Bangladesh and Dubai avoiding the Colombo Port, a Bangladeshi media report said.…
Development LNP - Power cut schedule for today announced
The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) has approved the request made by the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) to impose power cuts for two hour and…