Business LNP - CBSL Chief allays fears of default, forced forex conversion
The Central Bank Governor Nivard Cabraal yesterday allayed unfounded fears over a sovereign default or bankruptcy and said it had set aside $ 500 million for…
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General LNP - Litro calls for EOIs for supply of 60,000 tons of LPG for March
State-run Litro Gas Lanka Ltd. has called for Expressions of Interest (EoI) from eligible and qualified interest parties for the supply of 60,000 tons of +/-…
Politics LNP - Cabraal meets Qatar Central Bank Governor
Bilaterally beneficial agreements initiated between the two central banks Cabraal says excellent discussion had with Qatar Governor on bilateral economic ties…
Crime LNP - 15% food price increase in a single month
Advocata’s Bath Curry Indicator (BCI), which tracks the monthly changes in the retail price of food, has recorded an increase of 15% from November 2021 to…
Business LNP - Milk powder scarcity will last until end Jan.: Importers’ Assn.
The shortage of imported milk powder will continue to prevail till the end of this month due to dollar crunch in the market, the Milk Powder Importers…
Business LNP - Kapruka Shares Begin Trading Tomorrow
Shares of Kapruka Holdings Limited will commence trading on the Main Board of the Colombo Stock Exchange under the symbol, “KPHL”, tomorrow, 7th Friday 2022.…
Weather LNP - 16-hour water cut for parts of Colombo District
Parts of Colombo District will experience a 16-hour water cut on Saturday (January 08), says the National Water Supply & Drainage Board (NWSDB). According…
Politics LNP - Ranil calls for Adjournment Debate after President’s throne speech in Parliament
Former Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe has called for an Adjournment Debate following President Gotabaya Rajapaksa’s address to the House on January 18…
General LNP - Galle Face Green parking reopened
The Galle Face Green parking area has been reopened to the public from yesterday (Wednesday), the police said. Police Spokesman Senior Superintendent of Police…
Crime LNP - Two suspects caught for drug trafficking with pistol, Rs. 14 million in cash
The Special Task Force of Police (STF) arrested two suspects involved in drug trafficking along with a pistol, magazines and over Rs. 14 million in cash during…
General LNP - Public too should be disciplined to be punctual: DMT Chief
Chief of the Department of Motor Traffic (DMT) yesterday said even the general public should be disciplined to be punctual always, to achieve the best outcome…
General LNP - Shortage of bus crew; operating buses becoming tougher: Gemunu
The Lanka Private Bus Owners' Association (LPBOA) today lamented that they are unable to assign buses on the road due to a lack of crew members and also the…
Health LNP - Health Ministry concerned over notable spike in COVID cases
With the number of COVID cases surpassing 600 mark yesterday (04) after two weeks, Deputy Director General of Health Services Dr. Hemantha Herath said they…
Politics LNP - Removal from post a blessing in disguise: Susil
President's decision to remove him from his post is a blessing in disguise, Former State Minister Susil Premajayantha said today. "It is a blessing in disguise…
Crime LNP - Four nabbed over large scale trishaw theft in WP
Four suspects have been arrested by the Mahabage Police in Ganemulla over a large scale theft of three wheelers in the Western Province. Police said the…
Politics LNP - President to appoint committee to negotiate with ‘friendly nations‘ for funds
President Gotabaya Rajapaksa is likely to appoint a Cabinet-level negotiation committee to hold discussions with ‘friendly countries’ seeking financial…
Politics LNP - Labour Minister urges govt. to pay Rs.240 per migrant worker dollar
Says has already submitted Cabinet memo in this regard As Sri Lankan migrant workers flock to informal remittance channels with the growing gap between the…
Law LNP - Potential spike in COVID cases expected in two weeks: PHIs
There will definitely be a spike in the number of COVID-19 cases in the next couple of weeks, Public Health Inspectors' Union warned. PHIU Head Upul Rohana…
Crime LNP - 86 killed in road accidents within 9 days; 33 in 48-hours: Police
A total of 86 persons were killed in road accidents reported across the country within the last 9 days, Police Spokesman SSP Nihal Thalduwa said. He said 33…
Technology LNP - Sri Lanka unlikely to seek IMF bailout;Cabinet fails to reach consensus
Sri Lanka is unlikely to seek a bailout from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) with the Cabinet failing to reach a consensus last evening. Government…
Health LNP - Omicron cases could be witnessed all around the country: Health Ministry
While stating that the Omicron COVID-19 variant was not only confined to certain areas from where Omicron cases had been detected, the Health Ministry said…
Technology LNP - Laugfs gas cylinders turned blue; IGP informed: Chairman
LAUGFS Holdings Chairman W.K.H. Wegapitiya said that information has reached him that LAUGFS gas cylinders are being assembled and turned blue and that the…
Business LNP - A Rs 229 billion economic relief package announced
The Government today announced a Rs 229 billion economic relief package which comprises a Rs 5000, salary hike for state workers, increasing of pensions,…
Business LNP - Central Bank revises maximum housing loan rate to reflect rising interest rates
Earlier 7% cap fixed for five years replaced with average monthly prime lending rate, effective from January 1 The Central Bank has revised the earlier rule,…