Crime LNP - Imported milkpowder prices increased
he Milk Powder Importers’ Association has decided to increase the price of imported milk powder with effect from today, Association Spokesperson Ashoka Bandara…
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Politics LNP - Chinese foreign minister to visit Sri Lanka in January
China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi is scheduled to arrive in Sri Lanka on January 08 for an official visit, a spokesman of the Foreign Affairs Ministry of Sri…
Business LNP - CPC to form new subsidiary company to develop Trinco oil tank farm
The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) is planning to form a new subsidiary company named ‘Trinco Petroleum Terminals Ltd’ to develop the Trincomalee oil tank…
Health LNP - People reluctant to take booster dose due to misinformation - GMOA
The general public is hesitant to obtain the booster dose of Covid-19 vaccine due to the misinformation spread by certain people, says the Government Medical…
Politics LNP - GoSL should expedite negotiations with India
The Government of Sri Lanka should expedite negotiations with India and get assistance to purchase fuel and essential items, Former Prime Minister Ranil…
Weather LNP - Trains back on track from today: Station Masters’ Union
The Sri Lanka Station Masters' Union (SLSMU) today said the train services will operate as usual from today, SLSMU President Sumedha Somarathne said. He said…
Politics LNP - ADB to reimburse USD 85 Mn spent for Sinopharm: State Minister
Asian Development Bank (ADB) has agreed to reimburse USD 85 million spent for the purchase of Sinopharm Covid-19 vaccines, State Minister Prof. Channa…
Business LNP - CBSL foreign reserves reach USD3.1Bn: Cabraal
The official reserve position of Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has today reached approximately USD 3.1 billion, CBSL Governor Ajith Nivard Cabraal said. "In…
Health LNP -50% of people show no interest in getting booster doses: PHIU
Fifty percent of the public do not come forward to get their booster doses assuming there is no risk of COVID presently in the country, Public Health Officers'…
Business LNP - Pause on recovery actions of loans and leases extended till March 31
Extension comes despite CB’s assurance in six-month road map to unwind debt freeze Tourism sector stakeholders have time till June 30, 2022 to start paying…
Politics LNP - Sajith happy that his party won over China’s confidence
The Chinese government donated Rs.19.6 million to Samagi Jana Balawegaya’s (SJB) medical equipment donation programme ‘Husmak’ recently. Opposition Leader…
Politics LNP - Discussion between Transport State Minister & station masters today
A discussion between the Sri Lanka Railway Station Masters’ Union and State Minister of Transport, Dilum Amunugama is scheduled to be held later today…
Business LNP - CBSL increases mandatory foreign exchange sales to 25%
The Central Bank Governor has ordered all licensed banks in the country to sell 25% of converted US dollars to the CBSL on a weekly basis. It came as an…
Technology LNP - Kapruka IPO snapped up even before official opening
The Rs. 500 million worth Initial Public Offering of Kapruka Holdings Ltd. has been snapped up even before its official opening which was yesterday. Following…
Health LNP - Health guidelines grossly violated
Health guidelines are being grossly violated during the last few days before Christmas and the New Year with some shopping malls in Colombo packed and public…
Business LNP - Banks instructed to offer extra Rs.10 for hard foreign currency conversions
Fresh instructions appear to carry broad based effect, going beyond remittances CBSL earlier asked banks to give Rs.10 extra for worker remittances during…
Development LNP - Power cuts are back: CEB
Power cuts could be experienced in several areas of the country today as the electricity generation capacity of the Norochcholai power plant is still…
Security LNP - Special security plan in Colombo and suburbs during festive season
Public Security Minister Sarath Weerasekera has instructed IGP Chandana Wickramaratne to take steps to strengthen the security of the people in and around…
Sports LNP - Patients bear the brunt as GMOA strike enters third day
With the trade union action by the Government Medical Officers Association entering the third day, patient care services have been highly affected across the…
Law LNP - Three more cases of Omicron COVID identified in SL; seven cases so far
Three more new cases of Omicron COVID variant were reported today in Sri Lanka, COVID-19 Coordinator, Director of Technical Services of the Ministry of Health,…
Business LNP - Inability to open LCs causes milk powder scarcity: Importers
Presently there is a milk powder shortage prevails in the country due to the inability to open Letters of Credit (LCs) through banks, Milk Powder Importers…
Crime LNP - Police warn public over fake currency notes during festive season
Police today urged the general public including shop owners to be vigilant over the circulation of counterfeit notes during transactions of money especially…
Politics LNP - Three-wheeler fares also increase
The fares for the first and second kilometers in a three-wheeler has been increased by Rs. 80 and Rs. 45 from today, the All-Island Three-Wheeler Drivers'…
General LNP - Kapruka IPO Opens Tomorrow
The Initial Public Offering (IPO) of Kapruka, Sri Lanka’s Pioneering ecommerce platform with a global presence, will officially open at 9.00am tomorrow, 22nd…