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How the NPP govt. stabilised the economy by not delivering ruinous election promises

Sri Lanka, April 2 -- President Anura Kumara Dissanayake was quoted as saying in one of those election rallies: "It usually takes a decade for a bankrupt nation to make an economic comeback. But we ha... Read More


Mirihana marshlands being filled by organised groups

Sri Lanka, April 2 -- The boundary zone of this area is located in Madiwela and Jayewardenepura Kotte, and the land is owned by the Urban Development Authority. According to the Urban Development Auth... Read More


'Diesel Mafia' looms over Sri Lanka's solar power sector again

Sri Lanka, April 2 -- The Federation of Renewable Energy Developers (FRED) Sri Lanka yesterday raised serious concerns about a resurgence of the 'diesel mafia', accusing it of systematically moving to... Read More


Overwhelming response to new sperm bank

Colombo, April 2 -- The newly established sperm bank at Castle Street Hospital for Women in Colombo has already assisted six women, offering new hope to those struggling with infertility. Speaking to... Read More


Hotel raid for Sewwandi leads to surprise bust

Sri Lanka, April 2 -- Police carried out a raid on a hotel in Anuradhapura town on information that the absconding suspect Ishara Sewwandi wanted in connection with the murder of Ganemulle Sanjeewa wa... Read More


Ex-North-Central CM, secretary sentenced to 16 years RI for corruption

Colombo, April 2 -- Colombo High Court Judge Aditya Patabendi today sentenced former North Central Province Chief Minister S.M. Ranjith and his private secretary Shanthi Chandrasena - the spouse of fo... Read More


Sri Lanka pledges $1 Mn in aid for Myanmar

Sri Lanka, April 2 -- Sri Lanka has pledged $1 million in humanitarian aid to support Myanmar's earthquake relief and recovery efforts, Deputy Foreign Minister Arun Hemachandra said. During a meetin... Read More


Court further suspends election activities in nomination-disputed LG institutions

Sri Lanka, April 2 -- The Court of Appeal today directed the relevant returning officers to further suspend election activities until tomorrow (03) in local government institutions where political par... Read More


Government mulls rice imports to ensure supply

Sri Lanka, April 2 -- The Food Policy and Security Committee has recommended the importation of rice in the near future to ensure an uninterrupted supply for consumers. According to the President's M... Read More


Forbes World's Billionaires list 2025: The top 200

Sri Lanka, April 2 -- Elon Musk has regained his position as the world's richest individual on Forbes' annual billionaires list, despite facing some financial challenges and criticism for his involvem... Read More