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Sri Lanka's economic growth to drop to 3.5 per cent this year, 3.1 next year, World Bank Reports

Colombo, June 14 -- Sri Lanka's economic growth is forecast to decelerate to 3.5 per cent this year, reflecting the scarring effects of the crisis, structural impediments to growth, and heightened glo... Read More


Probe into fall of tree at Rajawaka school

Sri Lanka, June 14 -- A probe has been launched after a Bo tree collapsed at the Rajawaka National School, killing one student and injuring several others. Deputy Minister of Education Dr. Madura Sen... Read More


Sri Lankan Peacebuilder wins Global Rotary Award

Sri Lanka, June 14 -- Sri Lankan peacebuilder Pushpi Weerakoon has made history by becoming the first Sri Lankan to receive the prestigious Rotary Alumni Global Service Award, the highest honour besto... Read More


No shortage of regular medicines in hospitals: Deputy Health Minister

Sri Lanka, June 14 -- In response to reports of a current shortage of drugs, Deputy Health Minister Dr. Hansaka Wijemuni has assured the public that there is no shortage of commonly prescribed medicin... Read More


History made at Lord's as South Africa triumph in WTC25 Final

Sri Lanka, June 14 -- Aiden Markram's magnificent century guided South Africa to a five-wicket win over Australia in the World Test Championship final at Lord's on Saturday as the Proteas finally ende... Read More


Landslide warning issued for seven districts

Colombo, June 14 -- The National Building Research Organisation (NBRO) today issued early warnings for landslides in seven districts. Accordingly, the warning notices were issued to the Colombo, Gall... Read More


Opposition forming camp against NPP government to protect their past corruption, fraud, crimes: President

Colombo, June 14 -- The Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB), the United National Party (UNP), Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) and various independent groups are forming a camp against the National People'... Read More


Iran threatens to strike UK, US and France military bases if they defend Israel

Sri Lanka, June 14 -- Israel has warned that "Tehran will burn" if it continues its retaliatory strikes, as Iran warns the US, UK and France against shooting down its missiles. Israel's defence minis... Read More


IMF praises Sri Lanka's reform progress, nearing next tranche of funding

Sri Lanka, June 13 -- The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has commended Sri Lanka for making significant strides in implementing tough but necessary economic reforms, bringing the country closer to ... Read More


Sri Lanka continuously maintains aviation safety standards - official

Sri Lanka, June 13 -- Sri Lanka always maintains the highest possible standards of aviation safety in accordance with the guidelines stipulated by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) ... Read More