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Hon. (Dr.) Ramesh Pathirana stated that attention has been directed towards taking over underutilized land owned by large-scale plantation companies and the proposal regarding the said has been submitted to the cabinet for approval.He mentioned that legal measures will be taken in this regard in the future.This was stated at the Ministerial Consultative Committee on Plantation Industries held rece...
- Govt to acquire underutilized lands owned by large-scale plantations (Category: Breaking News)
- Consultative Committee on Plantation Industries digs into underutilized lands under plantation c... (Category: Breaking News)
- Grow crops on underutilized lands owned by plantation companies  President (Category: Breaking News)
- Moses, Hon. (Category: USA, South Dakota)
Cabinet approves hike in electricity tariffs under two steps in January and June
- Nasty Weather To Blame For Downed Power Lines (Category: USA, Georgia)
- Pole goal (Category: Technology)
- SMART metering to help manage low electricity consumption (Category: Breaking News)
- Satellites have an electric future (Category: Technology)
Rex Clementine at Pallekele Sri Lanka completed the highest successful run chase ever at home to square the three match ODI series against Afghanistan on Wednesday at the Pallekele International Stadium. Set a target of 314 to win, Sri Lanka got home with two balls and four wickets in hand as Charith Asalanka starred […]
- Ibrahim Zadran’s record 162 powers Afghanistan to 313 (Category: Breaking News)
- Afghanistan cruise to comfortable win after Zadran 98 (Category: Breaking News)
- Ibrahim 98 trumps Asalanka 91 as Afghanistan go 1-0 up (Category: Breaking News)
- Ibrahim Zadran stuns Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
The tourists who arrived in Sri Lanka aboard the luxury passenger cruise ship ÂMein Schiff 5Â yesterday (Nov.29), have visited the Yala National Park today (Nov. 30).
A Sri Lankan man accused of stealing almost $250,000 meant for 10 high-profile international cricketers to take part in local competitions in Melbourne s south-east allegedly siphoned the money from his employer s bank account over more than a year, Australian media reported.
The health professionals have raised concerns that a serious drug shortage prevails in the hospital system.
A discussion was held at the President's office this morning (30) under the chairmanship of President Ranil Wickremesinghe regarding the future activities of the Sir John Kotelawala Defence University Hospital.
A discussion was held at the President's office this morning (30) chaired by President Ranil Wickremesinghe to identify land for the promotion of the tourism industry in the Batticaloa District.
An evident increase in the rate of malnutrition amongst children has been revealed by the Health Promotion Bureau (HPB) following an analysis of data collected from across the island regarding the nutritional status of children.
The stabilisation and recovery of the country s economy is currently the Central Bank of Sri Lanka s (CBSL) key objective, CBSL Governor Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe said.
- Poor Target (Category: Business)
- CBSL issues special notice to public on get rich quick schemes (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka`s Central Bank unaware of millions of Swiss francs deposited in Swiss accounts (Category: Breaking News)
- Water Losses (Category: Business)
Ibrahim Zadran scored 162 runs off 138 balls to power Afghanistan to 313/8 in the third ODI against Sri Lanka Brief Scores; (Afghanistan 313/8 in 50 overs (Ibrahim Zadran 162, Najibullah Zadran 77; Kasun Rajitha 3-60).
- Asalanka wins last over thriller at Pallekele (Category: Breaking News)
- Afghanistan cruise to comfortable win after Zadran 98 (Category: Breaking News)
- Ibrahim 98 trumps Asalanka 91 as Afghanistan go 1-0 up (Category: Breaking News)
- Afghanistan’s middle order in focus as Bangladesh enter knockout territory today (03) (Category: Breaking News)
The cabinet of Ministers has approved the increase in electricity rates, in January and June 2023, the Parliament announced yesterday (30th November). The disclosure was made on Tuesday (29) at a meeting of the Sub Committee on Identifying the Short & Medium Term Programmes related to Economic Stabilization.
The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) says that the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) has been granted approval for power cuts until November 30th only.
Lanka Sathosa says it has decided to reduce the prices of four essential food items with effect from tomorrow (Dec.01) with the aim of providing relief to the consumers.
The Cabinet of Ministers has granted the approval for an electricity tariff hike as the increase made in the recent past is insufficient to cover the loss of the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB).
- Nasty Weather To Blame For Downed Power Lines (Category: USA, Georgia)
- Pole goal (Category: Technology)
- SMART metering to help manage low electricity consumption (Category: Breaking News)
- Satellites have an electric future (Category: Technology)
Air quality in several parts of the island have diminished, as per statistics released by the National Building Research Organization (NBRO).
Espousing the idea of multi-alignment and a “win-win situation” for all, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday underlined the importance of the Indo-Pacific region and voiced the country’s intent for constructive engagements in the region for shared prosperity and security. Delivering a keynote address at the Indo-Pacific Regional Dialogue-2022 in New Delhi, Singh said the Ind...
- Why are Singapore manufacturers moving to India? (Category: Breaking News)
- HAL hands over advanced light helicopter to Mauritius ahead of schedule (Category: Breaking News)
- RBI warns of Sri Lanka’s fate without corrective measures (Category: Breaking News)
- HC Baglay reiterates India’s continued commitment to support Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
The United Nations considered China a developing nation in 1992, however, things have now changed as the country is now the world’s second-largest economy. “China is the biggest annual emitter of planet-warming greenhouse gases,” The Washington Post reported. However, the UN’s classification for China has remained the same for the past thirty years. According to diplomats f...
- Beijing to increase unification pressure on Taiwan, says US spy agencies (Category: Breaking News)
- India, Indonesia think tanks hold a discussion on “G20 and Global Dynamics” (Category: Breaking News)
- Zambia moves away from Chinese investments; receives IMF loan: Reports (Category: Breaking News)
- Nikki Haley pledges to cut billions in aid to Pak, other US adversaries (Category: Breaking News)
India and Morocco held the fifth foreign consultations in Rabat and resolved to further expand and strengthen bilateral partnership in different domains. “Secretary (CPV & OIA) @drausaf co-chaired 5th India-Morocco Foreign Office Consultations in Rabat. Both sides resolved to further expand & strengthen bilateral partnership in different domains,” Indian Embassy in Morocco said...
- At least 632 killed in the Morocco earthquake: State TV (Category: Breaking News)
- Morocco ends hopes of Cristiano Ronaldo’s Portugal (Category: Breaking News)
- At least 1000 dead and hundreds injured in Morocco Earthquake (Category: Breaking News)
- Morocco earthquake death toll rises above 2,000 (Category: Breaking News)
The Stax Academy, an initiative by Stax LLC, a global strategy consulting firm that specializes in delivering actionable, data-driven insights, recently conducted its graduation ceremony for the students of its first course in Colombo. The Academy was established as a platform to upskill future business leaders to take on the challenges of the global economy. […]
- Stax Academy celebrates second class of graduands (Category: Breaking News)
- Stax Invests in the Next Generation of Business Leaders with Launch of ‘Stax Academy’ (Category: Breaking News)
- Stax acquires boutique consulting firm in London to expand its global footprint (Category: Breaking News)
- Sir Vivian Richards joins Lanka Premier League as brand ambassador (Category: Breaking News)
Minister of Power and Energy Kanchana Wijesekera says that the Southern and Ella tourism zones will be exempted from the 1 hour 20 minutes night-time power cuts with effect from December 01.
- No power cuts until further notice (Category: Breaking News)
- Lights coming back on after power outage in Rankin County (Category: USA, Mississippi)
- Lights coming back on after power outage in Rankin County (Category: USA, Mississippi)
- Lights coming back on after power outage in Rankin County (Category: USA, Mississippi)
The Department of Immigration and Emigration states that currently around 2,500 Â 3,000 passports are being issued on a daily basis under the one-day service.
Minister of Foreign Affairs Ali Sabry has expressed his regret over Sri Lanka s decision to refuse the burial of COVID-19-infected bodies.
The International Monitory Fund (IMF) has asked China to ramp up its COVID-19 vaccinations while stressing the need to recalibrate the strategy to deal with the virus to address challenges arising from the property sector, and slowing global demand. This recommendation came after an annual review of China’s economic policies which saw virtual discussions between the IMF and several senior po...
- China may not pay for climate change despite being ‘biggest annual emitter’ (Category: Breaking News)
- India’s tech spends to revert to pre-Covid levels, says McKinsey (Category: Breaking News)
- Beijing to increase unification pressure on Taiwan, says US spy agencies (Category: Breaking News)
- Crisis in multilateralism affecting developing nations most: PM at G20 meet (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka’s worries are increasing as China has not agreed to debt restructuring modalities as per the International Monetary Fund’s requirements, which is essential for the multilateral funding organisation before it green signals a $2.9 billion bailout package to the crisis-hit island country in mid-December. In October, Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe told his country’s […]
- China cautions Sri Lanka on IMF deal (Category: Breaking News)
- Bad news for Beijing: Colombo will not allow China to use Sri Lanka as base to threaten India (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka must avoid China’s debt restructuring as Beijing is to seek preferential treatment (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lankan economy v/s humungous Chinese loans (Category: Breaking News)
Former Chinese President Jiang Zemin, who led his country out of isolation after the crushing of pro-democracy protests in Tiananmen Square and supported economic reforms that led to a decade of explosive growth, has died, state TV said. He was 96.
He explained that it would be detrimental for students if teachers were to be transferred similar to the ways in which other public servants are often transferred, as this creates an issue with covering syllabuses.
Recent media reports attributing a quote to the President stating that the Provincial Councils will be replaced with the District Development Committees is incorrect, says the President s Media Division.
- Kamala Harris' VP win is huge for HBCUs, Tougaloo president says (Category: USA, Mississippi)
- Shribman: Gorman, summoned to participate, is celebrated (Category: USA, Massachusetts)
- Shribman: Gorman, summoned to participate, is celebrated (Category: USA, Massachusetts)
- Shribman: Gorman, summoned to participate, is celebrated (Category: USA, Massachusetts)
Thilini Priyamali and Janaki Siriwardhana, two businesswomen accused of massive financial fraud, have been remanded further until December 13.
Sri Lanka s headline inflation based on the Colombo Consumer Price Index (CCPI) has decreased to 61.0% in November 2022 from 66.0% in October 2022, according to the Department of Census and Statistics.
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