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Venice introduces entry fee for day-trippers to tackle mass tourism

Sri Lanka, April 26 -- After many years of preparation, Venice has finally debuted its controversial five-euro entry toll for tourists without a hotel reservation this Thursday (25). This unprecedent... Read More


State revenue surged by 6% in Q1 2024 exceeding expectations - Siyambalapitiya

Sri Lanka, April 26 -- In the first quarter of 2024, state revenue has reached an impressive Rs. 834 billion, says State Minister of Finance, Ranjith Siyambalapitiya. This achievement not only surpass... Read More


State revenue surged by 6% in 2024 Q1 exceeding expectations - Siyambalapitiya

Sri Lanka, April 26 -- In the first quarter of 2024, state revenue has reached an impressive Rs. 834 billion, says State Minister of Finance, Ranjith Siyambalapitiya. This achievement not only surpass... Read More


High Posts Committee green-lights several new appointments

Sri Lanka, April 26 -- The Committee on High Posts has green-lighted the appointment of a new ambassador, a ministerial secretary and two chairpersons to state institutions. The newly approved appoin... Read More


Five provinces likely to receive thundershowers this evening

Sri Lanka, April 26 -- Showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, North-western and Southern provinces after 2 p.m., the Meteorology Department. Showers... Read More


Easter attack culprits: Tiran's revelation on Maithripala's statement

Sri Lanka, April 26 -- During the inquiry over former President Maithripala Sirisena's recent statement that he was aware of the real culprits behind the Easter Sunday bomb attacks, he has not mention... Read More


Four including two naval officers arrested with drugs remanded

Sri Lanka, April 26 -- The Colombo Magistrate's Court ordered 04 including two Lieutenant Commanders of Sri Lanka Navy who were arrested along with a stock of drugs to be remanded in custody until May... Read More


Transport Ministry DG to oversee duties of Railways GM

Sri Lanka, April 26 -- The Director General of the Ministry of Transport and Highways S.S. Mudalige has been appointed to oversee the functions and duties of the General Manager position of Sri Lanka ... Read More


Top U.S. State Dept. official visits Sri Lanka to strengthen agricultural ties, food security

Sri Lanka, April 26 -- Alexis Taylor, Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs at the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) on Friday (26) called on President Ranil Wickremesinghe an... Read More


New regulatory body to be introduced for energy sector

Sri Lanka, April 26 -- The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the proposal presented by the Minister of Power and Energy to appoint a committee to study the matter and make recommendations to prepare a... Read More