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Signs of delay in National Animal Census data

Sri Lanka, March 28 -- Though the results of the National Animal Census, which was conducted islandwide on March 15, were set to be announced today (28), the working committee said that it will be del... Read More


Sri Lanka makes big pitch to attract capital market investments

Sri Lanka, March 28 -- Sri Lanka yesterday made a compelling case f or investments into its capital markets, urging investors to be part of the island nation's growth story. Having emerged from crisis... Read More


27 arrested for protesting in violation of court order in Colombo

Colombo, March 28 -- Twenty-seven individuals, including the convener of the Inter-University Students Federation (IUSF) and the Secretary of the Allied Health Sciences Students' Union, have been arre... Read More


Modi to undertake state visit to Sri Lanka from April 4 to 6

Colombo, March 28 -- Indian Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will undertake a State visit to Sri Lanka from April 4 to 6, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment, and Tourism said. Durin... Read More


Strong earthquake rocks Thai capital of Bangkok, prompting evacuations

BANGKOK, March 28 -- A strong 7.3 magnitude earthquake rocked the Thai capital Friday, causing buildings to sway. Germany's GFZ center for geosciences said the midday temblor was a shallow 10 kilomet... Read More


Only 46% of working-age population issued TIN numbers: IRCA

Sri Lanka, March 27 -- The Inland Revenue Commissioners' Association (IRCA) yesterday revealed that only 46 percent of Sri Lanka's working-age population-those above 18 years-have been issued the mand... Read More


Sri Lanka eyes Chinese and Southeast Asian tourism boom with Alipay+

Sri Lanka, March 27 -- Sri Lanka is making its biggest digital payments push yet, to attract the free-spending Chinese and Southeast Asian tourists, with the launch of Alipay+ across the island's merc... Read More


Sri Lanka's capital market takes centre stage today as 'Invest Sri Lanka' forum kicks off

Sri Lanka, March 27 -- Sri Lanka's capital market takes centre stage as 'Invest Sri Lanka' Capital Market Investor Forum 2025 kicks off today. The event will be attended by over 500 participants, in... Read More


SLGGA celebrates 108 years Dr. Hettiarachchi lifts women's morale at 4th Jenny Calverly Greene Oration

Sri Lanka, March 27 -- Sri Lanka Girl Guides' Association (SLGGA) celebrated its 108 years of service to the society on March 21. On parallel with this the Association also organized the 4th Jenny Cal... Read More


Overflowing toilets at Puttalam Base Hospital causes stench

Sri Lanka, March 27 -- Patients seeking treatment at the Puttalam Base Hospital and the residents of the area have been facing a serious health issue due to the overflow of toilet pits in the hospital... Read More