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Govt. decides to recommence CWE's commercial operations

Sri Lanka, March 26 -- The Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval to cancel the liquidation of the Cooperative Wholesale Establishment (CWE), to rejuvenate it and recommence commercial operations. ... Read More


SriLankan Airlines' ownership should remain local, despite growing foreign interest: CEO

Sri Lanka, March 26 -- The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of SriLankan Airlines Richard Nuttall states that as Sri Lanka's economy recovers and tourism returns, SriLankan Airlines is benefiting from an... Read More


"Gender inequality is not a women's issue, but a societal issue" - PM Harini

Sri Lanka, March 26 -- Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya emphasized that gender inequality is not just a women's issue, but a societal challenge requiring policy changes, education, and attitudinal tr... Read More


Gazette issued on maximum retail pricing mechanism for medicines

Sri Lanka, March 26 -- A Gazette notification has been issued for the implementation of a maximum retail pricing mechanism for medicinal drugs. The regulations, published in the gazette by the Minist... Read More


Central Bank keeps policy rate unchanged amid economic recovery

Sri Lanka, March 26 -- The Monetary Policy Board of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has decided to maintain the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) at 8.00%, citing confidence in the current monetary sta... Read More


Ex-Opposition Leader of Central Provincial Council remanded on bribery charges

Sri Lanka, March 26 -- The former Opposition Leader of the Central Provincial Council, Chanaka Ailapperuma, who was arrested for allegedly soliciting and accepting bribes in exchange for government jo... Read More


Buddhist monk found brutally murdered in Eppawala

Sri Lanka, March 26 -- A 69-year-old Buddhist monk has been found brutally murdered at a monastery in Kiralogama, within the Eppawala Police Division. According to police, a complaint was received at... Read More


Water cut for several areas in Gampaha District tomorrow

Sri Lanka, March 26 -- An eight-and-a-half-hour water cut will be imposed in several areas of Gampaha District on Thursday (March 27), the National Water Supply & Drainage Board (NWSDB) announced. Ac... Read More


Can an IGP be removed?: Legal process in Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka, March 26 -- Human rights activist, professor, and lawyer Prathibha Mahanamahewa emphasized the need for an investigation committee to review the proposal seeking the removal of Inspector Ge... Read More


Sri Lanka Police issue directives for owners providing tuk-tuks to foreign tourists

Sri Lanka, March 26 -- Sri Lanka Police reported that an increase in the number of foreigner tourists visiting the country and driving three-wheelers has been observed. However, it has also been obse... Read More