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Sri Lankans braced for price hike at pumps by August

Sri Lanka, June 17 -- Fuel prices are poised to increase during revisions expected by August because of spikes in the global market as a direct result of the conflict between Israel and Iran, a top of... Read More


Temporary halt on dispatching Sri Lankans to Israel due to tension

Sri Lanka, June 16 -- The dispatch of Sri Lankans for work in Israel had come to a temporary halt because of tension flaring up in the Middle-East with Iran launching a barrage of ballistic missile at... Read More


Sri Lankan economy to be hit badly if Israel - Iran tension escalates

Sri Lanka, June 16 -- Sri Lanka is closely observing the current development of tension in the Middle-East since instability in the region involves greater implications for the country's economy recov... Read More


Sri Lanka continuously maintains aviation safety standards - official

Sri Lanka, June 13 -- Sri Lanka always maintains the highest possible standards of aviation safety in accordance with the guidelines stipulated by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) ... Read More


Fool-proof, tight conditions for prisoners' release in future

Sri Lanka, June 11 -- Following malpractices involved in the release of prisoners, the Justice Ministry will introduce fool-proof, tight conditions for remission of jail terms of those behind bars in ... Read More


SriLankan Airlines plans to fly from turbulence to clear skies

Sri Lanka, June 10 -- In its plan for increasing the fleet to 25, SriLankan Airlines, the national carrier, is pressing ahead with its plan for the acquisition of two-more wide-body aircraft by the en... Read More


Months lapse for Govt, state bungalows still lie idle

Sri Lanka, June 9 -- State bungalows which were assigned to Cabinet Ministers as their official residences in the past currently remain idle under the current government even after months despite its ... Read More


Mattala airport operation to open up for private investments

Sri Lanka, June 2 -- Despite its previous stand regarding privatization of state assets, the government, led by the National People's Power (NPP), is seeking to call for Expression of Interest (EoI) t... Read More


Over 20 more ex-MPs under probe

Sri Lanka, May 30 -- Following the imprisonment of former Ministers Mahindananda Aluthgamage and Nalin Fernando, it came to light that the government has instructed for the expedition of investigation... Read More


Labour Department to probe NEXT Manufacturing closure amid worker rights concerns

Sri Lanka, May 23 -- Workers and their trade union have filed complaints seeking legally calculated compensation NEXT says it will support affected employees in finding alternative local employment An... Read More