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Four suspects surrendered to police over nightclub brawl

Colombo, March 26 -- Four suspects have surrendered to the Colombo (Central) Crimes Investigation Bureau in connection with the brawl that took place at the Octopussy nightclub on Park Street in Colom... Read More


Terrifying video shows two French jets colliding mid-air

Sri Lanka, March 26 -- Three people were "found conscious" after two jets from the French air force's acrobatics team apparently collided near an air base in northeastern France on Tuesday, authoritie... Read More


Apparel exporters fear over US$1 bn loss as SVAT abolition looms

Sri Lanka, March 26 -- Sri Lanka's apparel exporters are expressing serious concerns that the impending abolition of the Simplified Value Added Tax (SVAT) system could lead to a significant downturn i... Read More


CBSL keeps Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) unchanged

Sri Lanka, March 26 -- The Monetary Policy Board decided to keep the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) at 8.00 peecent at its meeting held yesterday. The Board arrived at this decision after carefully cons... Read More


Sri Lanka among top Eid getaways for Omani travellers

Sri Lanka, March 26 -- Sri Lanka has emerged as one of the most sought-after international destinations for travellers in Oman this Eid season, according to Travel and Tour World (TTW). With Oman's E... Read More


New gazette sets maximum retail price for medicines

Colombo, March 26 -- An Extraordinary Gazette Notification has been issued to implement a maximum retail price mechanism for medicines. The notification was issued by the Minister of Health, Dr. Nali... Read More


Foreign Ministry to announce Govt. stance on UK sanctions

Colombo, March 26 -- Cabinet Spokesman and Minister Nalinda Jayatissa said today the Ministry of Foreign Affairs will announce the government's stance regarding the UK's decision to impose sanctions o... Read More


Govt. plans to develop Nuwara Eliya post office as tourist attraction

Colombo, March 26 -- The government plans to develop the Nuwara Eliya Post Office as a tourist attraction while continuing to offer postal services, Cabinet Spokesman Minister Nalinda Jayatissa said. ... Read More


Starlink internet to launch in Sri Lanka this April

Colombo, March 26 -- Elon Musk's Starlink satellite internet services will be available in Sri Lanka starting in April, as stated by the Director General of the Telecommunications Regulatory Commissio... Read More


Remittances from Sri Lankan workers surge by 16.3%

Colombo, March 26 -- While recording a 16.3% rise, foreign remittances sent through the banking system by Sri Lankan workers saw a significant increase by the end of February this year, the Sri Lanka ... Read More