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Saturday 1st October, 2022 The much-advertised National Council (NC) has had its inaugural meeting, which was nothing much to write home about, so to speak. Those who were present there did what they are adept at; they waxed eloquent but, as usual, said nothing new or anything of substance. Our representatives have a remarkable ability […]
Sri Lanka could obtain greater international assistance if the government madea genuine effort to adhere to the norms of parliamentary democracy, Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) MP Harshana Rajakaruna said. “Instead, the government is trying to suppress people. It has issued a circular preventing state officials from expressing themselves on social media. The government also states […]
Colombo City Centre marked its fourth anniversary on 19th September with an exciting line-up of events. CCC saw a record number of visitors over the anniversary weekend. Droves of visitors enjoyed quality family time and availed themselves of the anniversary specials offered by the retailers. Titled ‘4th Jubilation’ to denote an exuberant four years, CCC’s […]
Unlike the financial crisis of 2008, the economic levers alone were insufficient to stimulate global economic recovery in 2022 as what had led to the current crisis was the consequences of evolving geopolitics, President Ranil Wickremesinghe said on Thursday at the ADB’s 55th annual meeting. “The Ukraine war on one side and the US-China rivalry, […]
By Dr UPUL WIJAYAWARDHANA On Friday 23rd, the British Chancellor of the Exchequer was billed to present a mini-budget, but what he actually did took everyone by surprise, as it was a budget and half! It was full of tax cuts including the reduction of the basic rate of income tax from 20% to 19%, […]
By Rafia Zakaria SHE was a Kurdish woman who had been visiting relatives in the Iranian capital Tehran. Mahsa Amini (who was also called Jina) was out and about in the city when she was detained by the morality police for not wearing the hijab according to Iranian law. No one knows what happened in […]
By ATANU BISWAS Exactly one hundred years ago, in October 1922, Benito Mussolini and his National Fascist Party seized power through the March on Rome (Marcia su Roma) and became Italy’s youngest Prime Minister. A dark period of totalitarian evolution emerged which eventually would spread wings in some other parts of Europe as well. And […]
Rs. 100 billion spent on treating diseases caused by alcohol and tobacco By Saman Indrajith Sri Lanka’s alcohol consumption had fallen by between 20 and 30 percent in 2022, compared to last year, State Minister of Finance Ranjith Siyambalapitiya said during a function at the Excise Department on Wednesday (28).He said that the rise in […]
The sky is the limit for the partnership between India and Sri Lanka, India’s High Commissioner in Colombo Gopal Baglay said on Thursday as he emphasised the importance of the Indian Technical and Economic Cooperation (ITEC) programme in overall bilateral ties. The High Commission of India in Colombo celebrated ITEC Day 2022 to mark 58 […]
The American Centre in Colombo has relocated to the new U.S. Embassy building and opened its doors to programme participants once again from Thursday.At the opening ceremony, the new and revamped American Centre in Colombo hosted library patrons, Youth Forum members, and past and present programme participants as well as programme implementing partners. With an […]
The Ministerial Consultative Committee on Justice is scheduled to meet on the 4th at 2.00 pm in Parliament to consider the twenty-second Constitution Amendment Bill to be debated in Parliament on the 6th and 7th.
President Ranil Wickremesinghe returned to Sri Lanka today after an official visit to Japan and the Philippines.
A defiant Vladimir Putin proclaimed Russia s annexation of a swathe of Ukraine in a pomp-filled Kremlin ceremony, promising Moscow would triumph in its Âspecial military operation against Kyiv even as some of his troops faced potential defeat.
Ambassador of the United States to Sri Lanka, Julie Chung says Sri Lanka needs to improve its business environment and investment framework environment in order to tap into foreign direct investment.
The organisers of the “Hellfire” musical show today thanked State Minister Diana Gamaga saying she helped them at a time they had to confront a top official in Colombo. Thorz, the main organiser of the “Hellfire” musical show said that Gamaga assured them she will help take the event to the next level. Speaking to […]
MAS Holdings, South Asia’s largest apparel tech manufacturer, unveiled the official cricket jersey to be worn by the Sri Lankan national team at the International Cricket Council (ICC) Men’s T-20 World Cup in Australia this year. The jersey was handed over by the Chairman of MAS Holdings, Mahesh Amalean and the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) […]
Former President Maithripala Sirisena filed a writ application seeking the intervention of the Court of Appeal to suspend the Easter Sunday attacks case filed against him at the Fort Magistrate’s Court. Sirisena was named as a suspect in the case accusing him of alleged negligence and failure to prevent the terrorist attacks on April 21, […]
Sri Lanka's delay in coal imports has threatened extended power cuts
Stock market has seen the highest monthly foreign inflow this month in more than 10 years
Sri Lanka is struggling to secure dollar earnings and that has threatened its fuel, gas imports.
An advanced payment was settled today for the second cargo of coal, Minister of Power Energy Kanchana Wijesekera said today, offering an update on the fuel and coal procurement process.
A discussion on the national weather plan contributing to the development of the country was held yesterday (29) at the Presidential Secretariat under the leadership of President's Secretary Saman Ekanayake and the Deputy Leader of the United National Party, President's Advisor on Climate Change Ruwan Wijewardene.
“I will not allow you to venerate Satanic music for Satan in my city,” Senanayake was heard saying.
UNICEF Sri Lanka says it received a contribution of USD 500,000 from the Government of Japan to support the provision of nutrition services for children and families affected by the ongoing crisis.
The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) has approved the request of the CEB for power cuts of two hours and 20 minutes for this weekend (October 01 and 02).
Four passengers have been arrested at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) on suspicion of trying to smuggle in a stock of gold into the country this morning (Sep 30).
Investors traded bonds in the secondary market despite local debt restructuring uncertainties
Except 2 sessions, the market has witnessed foreign inflows in last 34 straight sessions.
The chairman of the Embilipitiya Urban Council and three others have been remanded for assaulting an individual.