Politics LNP - IMF officials meet President
Several representatives of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) met President Gotabaya Rajapaksa at the Presidential Secretariat this morning, the…
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Business LNP - UK warns its citizens on travel to SL over deteriorating economic situation
The United Kingdom, in its latest travel advisory on Sri Lanka has warned its citizens saying the economic situation was deteriorating in the country with…
Politics LNP - Revise fuel transport formula; if not fuel distribution will be stopped: SLPPTOA
The Sri Lanka Petroleum Private Tanker Owners' Association (SLPPTOA) said that they need to revise the fuel transport formula within two days and said if not,…
Crime LNP - Cement prices up
The price of a 50kg cement bag has been increased to Rs.1,850. The price increase was due to the current dollar crunch and fuel price increase, the dealers…
Business LNP - Top IMF official to visit Sri Lanka this week to brief about economy’s state
A senior International Monetary Fund (IMF) official will be visiting Sri Lanka on Monday and Tuesday to brief President Gotabaya Rajapaksa on the fund’s…
Politics LNP - Issuing permits for inland sand mining suspended: Env. Ministry
The Environment Ministry instructed the Geological Survey and Mines Bureau (GSMB) to suspend issuing inland sand mining permits. The decision was announced by…
Technology LNP - Pfizer vaccine now available for all above 20
The Pfizer vaccine has now been made available for anyone above 20 years of age and it could be obtained from respective MOH offices, the Health Ministry said…
Politics LNP - Bus fare revision announced, Minimum bus fare is Rs.20: Minister
Cabinet approval was granted for the fare increase by 15 per cent with effect from yesterday, Transport Minister Dilum Amunugama said. He said the minimum…
Politics LNP - President to address the nation
President Gotabhaya Rajapaksa is scheduled to address the nation on Wednesday, President's Media Division said.
Politics LNP - Rampant policy confusion!
Confusion appears to be the order of the day. Just after the Central Bank Governor Ajith Nivard Cabraal told bank CEOs today that the rupee was floated,…
Technology LNP - SL rupee hits Rs. 260 against US Dollar at several banks
In the wake of the decision of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka to float the value of the rupee against US Dollar, several licensed Commercial Banks have today…
Crime LNP - Death of a woman in gas explosion: CA issues notices on officials including Litro Gas Chairman
The Court of Appeal today issued notices on respondents including the Chairman of Litro Gas Company returnable for April 8 in connection with the writ petition…
Politics LNP - Basil’s absence causes furore in Parliament
As the opposition alleged that Finance Minister Basil Rajapaksa has not made any statement in Parliament since December 10 last year on the status of Sri…
Development LNP - Diesel scarcity leads Kelanitissa GT-7 power plant shut down
The single power generation unit of Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) GT-7 at the Kelanitissa power plant premises was shut down abruptly this morning due to…
Crime LNP - Temporary driving licenses to be issued for expired licenses
Due to issues with importing Smart Card Driving License (SCDL) for printing, the transport ministry has decided to issue a temporary driving license card…
Politics LNP - Ranil says no national govt. but calls for all parties to unite to come out of crises
Rumours have been rife that UNP Leader Ranil Wickremesinghe is in talks with Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa and President Gotabaya Rajapaksa to form a…
Travel LNP - Tourist arrivals in first nine weeks of 2022 surpass total arrivals in 2021
Week 1 of March brings over 25,000 tourists Total tourist arrival for the year thus far crosses 200,000 mark Sri Lanka welcomed over 25,000 tourists in the…
General LNP - All residential and commercial buildings to go under microscope
All the residential and commercial multi-storey buildings in the country, especially condominiums, are to go under the microscope, which may lead to hefty…
Crime LNP - Court of Appeal issues notices on Litro and Laughs Gas Companies and others
The Court of Appeal today issued notices on Litro and Laughs Gas Companies, Consumer Affairs Authority and Sri Lanka Standards Institution (SLSI) standards,…
General LNP - Fuel storage, distribution come under Maj. Gen. De Zoysa
Major General M.R. W. de Zoysa today assumed duties as the new Chairman of the Ceylon Petroleum Storage Terminals Limited. The Retired Major General was…
Crime LNP - Ranjan to express special regret over utterances in second contempt of court case
Former State Minister Ranjan Ramanayak through his counsel today informed Supreme Court that he is expecting to make a special regret if his utterances have…
Politics LNP - Rs.100mn collected since it’s opening on Jan. 16
Chief Government Whip and Highways Minister Johnston Fernando yesterday said a revenue of over Rs.100 million had been received from the Mirigama to Kurunegala…
Health LNP - 900,000 Sri Lankans refuse COVID-19 vaccines
Over 9 lakh people in Sri Lanka have not got a single dose of the COVID-19 vaccine raising concerns among the health authorities. Speaking to Daily Mirror,…
Business LNP - Heavy showers forecast today: Met. Dept.
Thunderstorms and showers could be expected in the North-central, Eastern, and Uva provinces, as well as in Nuwara-Eliya, Matale and Hambantota districts…