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Sri Lanka's PMI for construction expands

Sri Lanka, Feb. 2 -- Sri Lanka Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) for construction stood at 51.4 in December 2024, indicating a continued expansion in construction activities. The latest report of the ... Read More


Poor vehicle maintenance contributing to rising road accidents - Health expert

Sri Lanka, Feb. 2 -- Dr. Samitha Siritunga, a specialist in the Non-Communicable Diseases Unit of the Ministry of Health, warns that inadequate vehicle maintenance is a major factor behind the increas... Read More


British woman dead, German couple hospitalized after falling ill at Colombo hostel

Sri Lanka, Feb. 2 -- Three foreign nationals staying in a hostel at R.A. de Mel Mawatha in Kollupitiya have fallen ill and were admitted to hospital, the police said. However, the 24-year-old English... Read More


1.5 million kg of WFP food aid stocks expired due to negligence

Sri Lanka, Feb. 2 -- It has been revealed that over 1.5 million kilograms of food, including rice, lentils, and dates, stored at the Veyangoda warehouse complex under the Food Commissioner's Departmen... Read More


'No certified paddy price, delayed fertilizer subsidy': Sajith slams government for failing farmers

Sri Lanka, Feb. 2 -- The Leader of the Opposition, Sajith Premadasa criticized that the current government, which came to power with the votes of the farmers, has failed to provide even a certified pr... Read More


Jayasuriya blames poor batting for Sri Lanka's heavy defeat against Australia

Sri Lanka, Feb. 2 -- Sri Lanka national cricket team's head coach Sanath Jayasuriya says that the team suffered a huge loss against Australia due to weak batting performance. Joining a press conferen... Read More


Two arrested with Kush cannabis at BIA

Sri Lanka, Feb. 1 -- A passenger who arrived in the country while in possession of a stock of Kush cannabis, along with another suspect who assisted in the operation, have been arrested at the Bandara... Read More


Four hospitalized after Presidential Secretariat's defender crashes in Thalawa

Sri Lanka, Feb. 1 -- A Defender vehicle belonging to the Presidential Secretariat was involved in an accident in the Thalawa area at around 1 a.m. today (01), leaving four individuals hospitalized, ac... Read More


'Mahinda Rajapaksa must vacate official residence' - President AKD

Sri Lanka, Feb. 1 -- President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has stated that former President Mahinda Rajapaksa should return his current residence to the government, assuring that a suitable house will be... Read More


New import duty rates for electric vehicles announced by SL govt

Sri Lanka, Feb. 1 -- An Extraordinary Gazette Notification has been issued outlining the import duties applicable to electric vehicles based on their power capacity. According to the notification, du... Read More