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Jonty Rhodes arrives

Srilanka, Feb. 3 -- Former South African cricketer Jonty Rhodes arrived again at Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) this morning (3) for a three-day visit. Speaking to the media, he hinted at ... Read More


Sri Lankan corporate leader Deshamanya Ken Balendra passes away

Srilanka, Feb. 3 -- Sri Lankan corporate leader and executive Deshamanya Kandiah ("Ken") Balendra passed away at the age of 85 today, his family confirmed. Born in 1940, Balendra held numerous influe... Read More


Deputy Fisheries Minister confronted by fishermen at Mirissa

Srilanka, Feb. 3 -- Deputy Minister of Fisheries Ratna Gamage who visited the Mirissa Fisheries Harbor was verbally confronted by the fishermen who demanded a fair price for fuel. "The government has... Read More


Has the President used aircraft for his Jaffna visit? MOD responds

Srilanka, Feb. 3 -- The Ministry of Defence has responded to a viral video circulating on social media, which falsely claims that President Anura Kumara Dissanayake used three Sri Lankan Air Force air... Read More


Moderate air quality in most districts, good in nine

Srilanka, Feb. 3 -- A moderate level of air quality was recorded in most districts, while a good level of air quality was reported in nine districts, including Colombo 07, the Vehicular Emission Test ... Read More


Sri Lanka permits 100 adoptions for foreign applicants for 2025

Srilanka, Feb. 3 -- The Minister of Women and Child Affairs has issued an Extraordinary Gazette notification limiting the number of adoption orders that may be made by all courts in Sri Lanka for fore... Read More


Two countries, two formats, same day: Dasun Shanaka's crazy day out

Srilanka, Feb. 3 -- Former Sri Lanka captain Dasun Shanaka blasted a first-class hundred in Sri Lankan domestic cricket and played a cameo in the ILT20 on the same day. After the Moors Club declared ... Read More


Construction sector continues expansion

Srilanka, Feb. 3 -- Construction sector continued to expand their activities through December 2024, extending their months-long expansion as reflected by the sector Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) fo... Read More


Government targets six key sectors to attract FDIs

Srilanka, Feb. 3 -- The government is focusing on six key sectors-hospitality, logistics, renewable energy, technology, agriculture, and apparel & textiles-to attract foreign direct investments (FDIs)... Read More


Import growth picks up as economy normalises

Srilanka, Feb. 3 -- Sri Lanka's imports raced in December last year to US$ 1,924.5 million, up 29.3 percent from the same month in 2023, reaching the highest monthly outflow for imports during 2024. T... Read More