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Maldivian launches direct flights to Colombo

Sri Lanka, April 26 -- Maldivian, the national carrier of the Maldives, launched direct flights between Colombo and Male as the inaugural flight touched down at the Bandaranaike International Airport ... Read More


14-hour water cut to be imposed in parts of Colombo District

Sri Lanka, April 26 -- A 14-hour water cut will be imposed for several areas in Colombo District on Saturday (27), the National Water Supply & Drainage Board (NWSDB) says. Accordingly, the water supp... Read More


Re-scrutinized results of O/L exam to be released before mid-May

Sri Lanka, April 26 -- The re-scrutinized results of the 2022(2023) G.C.E. O/L examination will be released before the 2023 (2024) O/L examination, Minister of Education Susil Premajayantha said. Spe... Read More


Two companies from Russia, India to take over management of Mattala airport

Sri Lanka, April 26 -- The Cabinet of Ministers has green-lighted the proposal to hand over the management of Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport to a selected private sector company which has sub... Read More


Several political decisions taken at meeting between President & ruling party MPs

Sri Lanka, April 26 -- A special meeting of the Members of Parliament representing the ruling party led by President Ranil Wickremesinghe has been held at the Presidential Secretariat last night (25).... Read More


Super-luxury hotel 'ITC Ratnadipa Colombo' declared open

Sri Lanka, April 25 -- President Ranil Wickremesinghe declared open the super-luxury hotel 'ITC Ratnadipa Colombo' which boasts Sri Lanka's first ever sky bridge 'AHASA ONE' connecting two towers at a... Read More


Tuition classes targeting 2023 O/L exam prohibited from April 30

Sri Lanka, April 25 -- Conducting and organizing tuition classes and seminars aimed at students scheduled to sit for the upcoming 2023 G.C.E. Ordinary Level (O/L) examination will be prohibited from n... Read More


New electricity bill aimed at industry reforms presented to parliament

Sri Lanka, April 25 -- The 'Sri Lanka Electricity Bill', which incorporates the proposed reforms for the electricity sector, was presented to the parliament by Power & Energy Minister Kanchana Wijesek... Read More


Japan provides $3M through FAO to strengthen inland fisheries in Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka, April 25 -- The Japanese Government has provided a grant of US$3 million through the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), to strengthen inland fisheries and improv... Read More


Importers issue clarification on milk powder prices

Sri Lanka, April 25 -- A final decision has yet to be taken regarding reducing the prices of imported milk powder, the importers say. The media spokesperson of the Milk Powder Importers' Association,... Read More