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BOI initiates industry dialogue on reciprocal US tariffs

Sri Lanka, April 11 -- The Board of Investment (BOI) invited all top 50 exporters in key industries to open dialogue to seek alternative strategies to mitigate the consequences due to the new US tarif... Read More


Doctors warn of unsafe firecrackers in the market

Colombo, April 11 -- As the Sinhala and Tamil New Year approaches, medical specialists are warning the public about the dangers of low-quality fire crackers being sold in the market. Consultant Ophth... Read More


Over 30 new projects to launch under "Clean Sri Lanka"

Sri Lanka, April 11 -- The government's flagship "Clean Sri Lanka" programme, spearheaded by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, is set to launch 34 new projects this year, with work on many of them s... Read More


Sinhala New Year events under tight security watch

Colombo, April 11 -- Police said yesterday that special security and traffic arrangements will be in place during the upcoming Sinhala and Tamil New Year festive season. More than 35,000 police offic... Read More


Air quality moderate around the country, good in six cities

Colombo, April 11 -- According to the Sri Lanka Air Quality Index (SL AQI), a moderate level of air quality was recorded in most cities during the past 24 hours, while a good level of air quality was ... Read More


CA revokes interim order on Colombo Municipal Council election

Colombo, April 11 -- The Court of Appeal today revoked its earlier interim order issued preventing the relevant Returning Officers from conducting Local Government elections for 18 institutions, inclu... Read More


Keheliya at CID for second day

Colombo, April 11 -- Former Health Minister Keheliya Rambukwella arrived at the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) today for the second consecutive day to give a statement regarding the allegatio... Read More


Earth's oceans once turned green and they could change again

New Delhi, April 10 -- Nearly three-fourths of Earth is covered by oceans, making the planet look like a pale blue dot from space. But Japanese researchers have made a compelling case that Earth's oce... Read More


Foreign buying boosts turnover

Sri Lanka, April 10 -- Indices closed in red as a result of price losses in counters such as Hayleys, Sampath Bank and John Keells Holdings with the turnover crossing Rs. 3.0 Bn. High net worth and in... Read More


Sanjiv Hulugalle appointed as CEO and GM of Cinnamon Life at City of Dreams Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka, April 10 -- Cinnamon Life announced Sanjiv Hulugalle as Chief Executive Officer and General Manager of Cinnamon Life at City of Dreams Sri Lanka. With a career that spans over three decade... Read More