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A stock of 200 kilograms of heroin has been seized in the high seas during a joint operation by the Sri Lanka Navy and Police Narcotics Bureau (PNB).

Addressing the Special General Convention of the United National Party (UNP) held at the Sugathadasa Indoor Stadium in Colombo on Saturday (21)., President Ranil Wickremesinghe emphasized his commitment to bolstering the country’s economy by positioning Sri Lanka as a smart nation. The President outlined the timeline for upcoming elections in line with the constitutional provisions, […]

By Rathindra Kuruvita The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL), on Friday (20), announced that the electricity tariff will be increased by 18 percent starting from October 20.These revised rates will remain in effect until June 30, 2024, PUCSL announced. The decision to raise tariffs came after the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) requested the […]

By Sanjeewa Jayaweera The English cricketer Moeen Ali, who incidentally is also the vice-captain of the team, posted on his Instagram page a thought-provoking quote: “If you are not careful, the newspapers will have you hating the people who are being oppressed and loving the people who are doing the oppressing”. The quote is attributed […]

Sri Lanka should aim to get state revenues more than 12 percent of gross domestic product and avoid revenue shortfalls next year, International Monetary Fund Senior Mission Chief Peter Breuer said. Sri Lanka projected revenues (including non-tax) of 3,408 billion rupee (11.3 -pct of GDP) and the IMF 3,286 billion rupees (about 10.9-pct).Up to July […]

The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce (CCC) has congratulated the Government of Sri Lanka for reaching a staff-level agreement on the first review of Sri Lanka’s Extended Fund Facility Arrangement (EFF) with the International Monetary Fund (IMF). “This agreement is set to grant Sri Lanka access to the second tranche, approximately US$330 million in financing, pending […]

The All Indian Fishermen Congress, a wing of the Congress party, has strongly criticized the arrest of 27 Indian fishermen and the confiscation of their boats. In response, they have called for a protest at the Sri Lankan Deputy High Commission in Chennai on 25 October, India’s Express newspaper reported. Armstrong Fernando, the National chairman of this […]

by Rex Clementine We tend to place the blame on the doorstep of the administration, selectors and coaches for the setbacks our cricket has suffered in recent times. Our chances of making it to the semi-finals of the sport’s showpiece event are fading away fast. True, the administration needs to accept part of the blame. […]

The staff level agreement on the first review of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) programme will enable multilateral agencies to disburse remaining installments and help fast-track debt restructuring, State Minister of Finance Shehan Semasinghe said. “This was much needed to strengthen economic stability, and after the IMF’s executive board approves [it], Sri Lanka will receive […...

ECONOMYNEXT –Parliament’s committee on high posts had approved the appointment of three retired military personnel as high commissioners and ambassador to Pakistan, Cuba and Nepal. The approval of the Committee on High Posts was received for the appointments of two new High Commissioners and an Ambassador, Kushani Rohanadeera, Secretary General of the Parliament stated.Admiral (retd) […]

As Sri Lanka’s Leading Family Resort 2023 Jetwing Yala, a sanctuary nestled between the Indian Ocean and the edge of Sri Lanka’s most popular wildlife park, has once again clinched the prestigious title of “Sri Lanka’s Leading Family Resort” at the esteemed World Travel Awards in 2023. This remarkable recognition marks the third triumph for […]

Sadeera Samarawickrama’s 91* led a measured run-chase from Sri Lanka in their comfortable five-wicket win over Netherlands in Lucknow. It was the first victory for Sri Lanka in the 2023 World Cup. At the halfway mark, the Kusal Mendis-led side looked up against it after Netherlands posted 262, mainly thanks to a middle-order rescue act […]

A Presidential Election is set to take place in 2024 in accordance with the Constitution of Sri Lanka, President Ranil Wickremesinghe has revealed.

A daily pricing formula for fuel is set to be introduced in introduced in Sri Lanka in February 2024.

A middle-order resurrection from Sybrand Engelbrecht (70) and Logan van Beek (59) was sandwiched between collapses on either side but helped Netherlands set Sri Lanka a 263run target in their World Cup fixture in Lucknow. Engelbrecht reckoned it was a “very competitive” total on a “tricky” pitch. It wasn’t the best of starts for Netherlands […]

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The Committee on High Posts has given its approval for the appointments of two new High Commissioners and an Ambassador.

State Minister Diana Gamage who was hospitalized following the alleged attack by a parliamentarian representing the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) has left the Sri Jayewardenepura Hospital.