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Budget expectations: Tourism sector urges reasonable duty concessions on vehicle imports

Sri Lanka, Feb. 13 -- The Chairman of the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA), Buddhika Hewawasam says that the government must focus on enhancing air connectivity to the nation in order t... Read More


Power cut schedule for today

Sri Lanka, Feb. 13 -- A one-hour power cut will be imposed in different zones under 04 categories between 5.00 p.m. and 9.30 p.m. today (13), the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) announced. Meanwhile, ... Read More


President Anura Kumara returns from UAE

Sri Lanka, Feb. 13 -- President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has returned to the island this morning after concluding his three-day visit to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and attending the World Governme... Read More


Final decision on further power cuts expected today

Sri Lanka, Feb. 13 -- The Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) says that the final decision on whether any further power cuts will be implemented or not, will be announced today (13). CEB Chairman Dr. Thil... Read More


Sri Lanka's Hambantota Port and Sinopec enhance maritime fuel supply with HSFO storage

Sri Lanka, Feb. 13 -- Sri Lanka's China-backed Hambantota Port and Sinopec have announced the addition of High Sulphur Fuel Oil (HSFO) to their range of ship fuels. In a statement, the port said HSFO... Read More


Another registered criminal repatriated from India

Sri Lanka, Feb. 13 -- A notorious underworld figure, Mandalagala Bombugalage Sumith Priyantha, has been extradited to Sri Lanka following a high-level operation led by the Acting Inspector General of ... Read More


Massive fire at factory in Boralugoda BOI zone

Sri Lanka, Feb. 13 -- A massive fire has broken out at a factory located within the BOI industrial zone in Boralugoda, Horana. The fire has broken out at a fragrance manufacturing factory at the Bora... Read More


Ground frost in Nuwara-Eliya, misty conditions in western province

Sri Lanka, Feb. 13 -- The Department of Meteorology says that mainly fair weather will prevail over most parts of the island today (13). Meanwhile, the department added that a cold weather can be exp... Read More


Water supply to security quarters at Mahinda's Wijerama residence disconnected

Sri Lanka, Feb. 13 -- The water supply to the section of former President Mahinda Rajapaksa's residence at Wijerama in Colombo 07, where the accommodation for security personnel is located, has been d... Read More


Police Spokesman assures action over MP Archchuna's assault incident

Sri Lanka, Feb. 13 -- Sri Lanka Police Spokesperson SSP Buddhika Manathunga states that legal action will be initiated against Jaffna District MP Ramanathan Archchuna in connection with the recent ass... Read More