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IMF First Deputy Managing Director calls on PM Harini in Colombo

Sri Lanka, June 17 -- Visiting First Deputy Managing Director (FDMD) of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Dr. Gita Gopinath has called on Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya in Colombo. Prime M... Read More


President chairs meeting of Ministerial Consultative Committee on Defence

Sri Lanka, June 17 -- The Ministerial Consultative Committee on Defence met today (17) in Parliament under the Chairmanship of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, who is also the Minister of Defence. ... Read More


Sri Lankans in Lebanon urged to remain vigilant and exercise caution

Sri Lanka, June 17 -- Sri Lankans in Lebanon have been urged to remain vigilant and exercise caution due to the prevailing war-like situation between Iran and Israel. The Sri Lankan Embassy in Lebano... Read More


Former Deputy GM of Land Reclamation Corp arrested

Sri Lanka, June 17 -- A former Deputy General Manager of the Sri Lanka Land Reclamation and Development Corporation (SLLRDC) has been arrested by officers of the Bribery Commission. The arrest has be... Read More


Showers above 50mm expected in several areas

Sri Lanka, June 17 -- Showers will occur at times in the Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces and in Nuwara-Eliya, Kandy, Galle and Matara districts today (17), the Department of Meteorology said. Fair... Read More


Mega Power lottery creates history with Rs.474 mn winner

Sri Lanka, June 17 -- The largest lottery prize in Sri Lanka's history was won yesterday (16). It was the grand prize of Rs. 474,599,422 from draw number 2210 of the National Lotteries Board's Mega P... Read More


Sri Lankan Embassy in Iran shifted to safer location - FM

Sri Lanka, June 17 -- The Sri Lankan Embassy in Iran has been moved from its current location today in the wake of the continuous attacks on Tehran, Sri Lanka's Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath told th... Read More


Govt. to introduce special fixed deposit scheme for elderly citizens

Sri Lanka, June 17 -- The Cabinet of Ministers has green-lighted the implementation of the proposed special fixed deposit scheme for senior citizens. As outlined in the Budget Speech for the year 202... Read More


Sri Lanka to establish Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau

Sri Lanka, June 17 -- The Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval to proceed with the preparation of a draft bill aimed at establishing an independent Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIBSL)... Read More


Sri Lanka moves to end pensions and entitlements for ex-Presidents and MPs

Sri Lanka, June 17 -- The Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval to draft legislation aimed at repealing the Presidents' Entitlements Act No. 4 of 1986 and the Parliamentary Pensions Law No. 1 of 1... Read More