Govt pledges support for ink, chemical and printing sector growth
2026-08-12
The Ministry of Industries convened a special advisory committee meeting on Tuesday (11) to address practical challenges faced by manufacturersContinue Reading
Sri Lanka central bank sees no need for further rate hikes this year, governor says
2026-08-12
Sri Lanka’s central bank does not anticipate further interest rate increases this year following its surprise 100 basis‑point hike inContinue Reading
President meets Chinese investors to discuss Port City, future investments
2026-08-12
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake met with a senior delegation from China Communications Construction Company Limited (CCCC), led by Zhang Bingnan,Continue Reading
Dengue cases in Sri Lanka near 91,000 by mid‑August
2026-08-12
Sri Lanka has recorded 90,695 dengue cases so far in 2026, with health authorities warning of sustained high transmission acrossContinue Reading
Trump says he switched planes after Nato summit because of possible threat
2026-08-12
US President Donald Trump confirmed Tuesday night that he secretly switched planes when he traveled back from Turkey in July,Continue Reading
Rain expected in some parts of Sri Lanka today
2026-08-12
Showers or thundershowers will occur at times in the Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces and in the Kandy, Nuwara-Eliya, Galle andContinue Reading
Sri Lanka likely Test squad : Dikka returns
2026-08-12
Sri Lanka are set to make several changes for the opening Test against India, with Niroshan Dickwella likely to makeContinue Reading
France bans unsolicited telemarketing calls
2026-08-11
France has introduced a nationwide ban on unsolicited commercial telemarketing calls, requiring businesses to obtain consumers’ consent before contacting themContinue Reading
Prison guard arrested over alleged drug supply to Magazine Prison
2026-08-11
A 53-year-old prison guard has been arrested after police uncovered an alleged operation to deliver drugs to an inmate atContinue Reading
President calls for resumption of suspended road projects, faster completion
2026-08-11
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has instructed officials of the Ministry of Highways to prioritise urgent public needs identified at DistrictContinue Reading
FSP’s Pubudu Jagoda criticises big-business tax breaks amid rising household burden
2026-08-11
Pubudu Jagoda of the Frontline Socialist Party (FSP) has criticised the government’s tax policy, alleging that large companies and wealthyContinue Reading
Customs appoints special committee to resolve disputed vehicle imports
2026-08-11
Sri Lanka Customs has appointed a special committee to recommend a solution for vehicles imported through letters of credit butContinue Reading
‘Don’t just sell machines to farmers, provide agri solutions’: Deputy Minister urges companies
2026-08-11
Sri Lanka should move beyond simply selling machinery to farmers and develop business models that make agricultural technology accessibleContinue Reading
Chemmani Mass Grave toll rises to 539; Two Skeletons found without skulls
2026-08-11
Two human skeletons without skulls have been unearthed over the past two days at the Chemmani mass grave in Jaffna,Continue Reading
New Chinese Ambassador Wei Huaxiang Arrives in Sri Lanka, Pledges to Deepen Bilateral Ties
2026-08-11
China’s newly appointed Ambassador to Sri Lanka, Wei Huaxiang, has pledged to further strengthen the longstanding friendship and mutually beneficialContinue Reading
President Meets Small and Medium-Scale Paddy Mill Owners
2026-08-11
A meeting between President Anura Kumara Dissanayake and small and medium-scale paddy mill owners was held at the PresidentialContinue Reading
Government to process 30,000 MT of paddy into rice for market release
2026-08-11
The government will process 30,000 metric tons of paddy held by the Paddy Marketing Board (PMB) into rice and releaseContinue Reading
IPL : Delhi Capitals Cricketer Arrested Over Rape Allegations
2026-08-11
Delhi Capitals and Bengal wicketkeeper-batter Abhishek Porel has been arrested by police in West Bengal in connection with a rapeContinue Reading