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Opposition fears the past, NPP fears the present

Sri Lanka, Feb. 15 -- Opposition party politicians are fond of discussing current issues on rice prices for instance and scornfully lash out on the NPP government If dealing with the past when discu... Read More


An ill-wind seems to be blowing over Lanka'

Sri Lanka, Feb. 15 -- Truth, the idiom goes is often stranger than fiction. Our country seems to embody this truism. Days ago we were jolted when media reported the Attorney General -whose independent... Read More


Experts renew call for tax ombudsman to improve trust in system

Sri Lanka, Feb. 15 -- The need for a tax ombudsman in Sri Lanka sparked renewed calls from experts this week, who advocated for the establishment of the position to improve trust, fairness and efficie... Read More


Market activity rises but yields hold their ground

Sri Lanka, Feb. 15 -- The Central Bank of Sri Lanka has announced a T-Bill auction totaling LKR 115.0Bn, scheduled for 19th Feb-25. CBSL aims to raise LKR 25.0Bn from 3M, LKR 60.0Bn from 6M, and LKR 3... Read More


Less buying intensity at Colombo Tea Auction this week

Sri Lanka, Feb. 15 -- The Colombo Tea Auction this week saw less buying intensity, due to a combination of relatively higher volumes for the time of year and qualitative factors, a report from Forbes ... Read More


Inflation set to climb this year, expected to peak in mid-2026: CBSL

Sri Lanka, Feb. 15 -- Inflation could possibly hover around 2 percentage points above inflation target Headline inflation is forecast to converge to targeted 5% level over medium term, supported by im... Read More


Govt. seeks report from NGO Secretariat on USAID funding

Sri Lanka, Feb. 15 -- In the midst of controversy over USAID funding in Sri Lanka, the government has sought a report from the National NGO Secretariat in this regard, a Minister said yesterday. Publ... Read More


Ranil, Maithri once again in common political discussion

Sri Lanka, Feb. 15 -- Former Presidents Maithripala Sirisena and Ranil Wickremesinghe, along with other party leaders in the opposition, have met to discuss the current political situation of the coun... Read More


Sri Lanka likely to be warmer than before in March, April

Sri Lanka, Feb. 15 -- Colombo, Feb 15 (Daily Mirror) - Sri Lanka, currently facing dry conditions, is expected to last for the next two weeks with low rainfall expected afterwards, and there is a poss... Read More


PHI arrested for accepting Rs. 200,000 bribe to renew hotel license

Sri Lanka, Feb. 15 -- A Public Health Inspector (PHI) was arrested by the Bribery Commission for accepting a bribe of Rs. 200,000 to renew a hotel's license. The PHI, attached to the Galewela Medical... Read More