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Sri Lanka warns of impact from increasingly protectionist measures pursued by certain countries

Sri Lanka, Feb. 8 -- Sri Lanka has cautioned that the increasingly protectionist measures pursued by certain countries could significantly impact the growth prospects of the developing economies. Fore... Read More


Govt. to implement National Single Window for public sector within 3 years

Sri Lanka, Feb. 8 -- The government aims to implement the long-awaited National Single Window for the public sector within the next three years, according to Finance and Planning Deputy Minister Dr. H... Read More


AG's decisions in criminal matters should not be reviewed by political authorities- BASL tells President

Sri Lanka, Feb. 8 -- Colombo, Feb 08 (Daily Mirror) - The Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL), in a letter to President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, strongly emphasised that decisions of the Attorney Gen... Read More


Moderate level air quality indicated in most cities

Sri Lanka, Feb. 8 -- e Sri Lanka Air Quality Index (SL AQI) recorded moderate air quality levels in most cities yesterday. The Vehicular Emission Test Trust Fund of the Department of Motor Traffic (D... Read More


Flags hoisted to kick off 'AMAN-25' multi-national maritime exercise

Sri Lanka, Feb. 8 -- The opening ceremony of the ninth edition of 'AMAN', the multinational maritime exercise, kicked off at the Pakistan Navy Dockyard in Karachi on Thursday (February 7). The five-... Read More


New passport office to Jaffna soon

Sri Lanka, Feb. 8 -- The Department of Immigration and Emigration announced plans to establish a new office in Jaffna and decided to increase the number of passports issued daily. Public Security an... Read More


BIA arrival lobby to be redesigned for enhanced passenger experience

Sri Lanka, Feb. 8 -- The Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) is set to undergo a significant redesign of its arrival lobby to improve passenger experience, particularly for the growing number of ... Read More


Teacher, partner arrested for kidnapping and attacking deputy principal

Sri Lanka, Feb. 8 -- A couple, including a teacher, has been arrested for abducting and assaulting a deputy principal of a school in Biyagama. According to the police, the suspects forced the victim ... Read More


No need to panic, first vehicle shipment to arrive by February 27: Importers

Colombo, Feb. 8 -- The first shipment of vehicles will arrive between February 25 and 27 following the relaxation of import restrictions on February 2, president of the Vehicle Importers' Association ... Read More


Hasitha Jayawardena appointed as Melstacorp Chairman

Sri Lanka, Feb. 7 -- Colombo, Feb 07 (Daily Mirror) - Hasitha Jayawardena, son of late business tycoon Harry Jayawardena, has been redesignated as the Executive Chairman of Melstacorp and Distillaries... Read More