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The IMF shadow falls on everyone: Does the NPP still enjoy the same public support?

Srilanka, Nov. 8 -- The group of Opposition political parties which call themselves Joint Opposition seems to have changed the theme of their rally that is scheduled to be held on November 21 at Nugeg... Read More


Mahinda Rajapaksa at 80: Demonised by Opponents and Deified by Supporters

Srilanka, Nov. 8 -- Mahendra Percy Rajapaksa, known to his country and the world at large as Mahinda Rajapaksa, will celebrate his 80th birth anniversary on November 18, 2025. In a political career sp... Read More


Central Bank revises vehicle leasing limits

Srilanka, Nov. 8 -- The Central Bank of Sri Lanka has revised the maximum loan-to-value (LTV) ratios applicable for vehicle leasing facilities. According to the new guidelines, the maximum leasing per... Read More


Three Sri Lankans attacked in chemical assaults in Israel

Sri Lanka, Nov. 7 -- Three Sri Lankan nationals who were attacked have reported their experiences to the Sri Lankan Embassy in Israel, following a series of chemical-laced water cannon assaults target... Read More


2026 budget attuned to IMF programme to be unveiled today

Sri Lanka, Nov. 7 -- President Anura Kumara Dissanayake will present his government's budget for 2026 in Parliament today, the second by him upon election to office, and it is expected to be aligned w... Read More


MRIA's operations cost 14 times higher than income in 2024

Sri Lanka, Nov. 7 -- The Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport (MRIA) has recorded an operating cost of Rs. 3,600.8 million, nearly 14 times higher than its operating income of Rs. 242 million, the ... Read More


Tourist on bicycle has narrow shave with leopard

Sri Lanka, Nov. 7 -- A tourist riding on bicycle along the Galge road in Buttala who ignored the advise of a tourist guide transporting a tourist couple, to be cautious of wild elephants and leopards ... Read More


Sri Lanka starts work on national plan to improve care system

Sri Lanka, Nov. 7 -- Sri Lanka has begun the first steps to build a stronger and fairer care system to better support families, workers, and communities. The move comes as the country faces a fast-gro... Read More


Hype of activities in P'ment for budget

Sri Lanka, Nov. 7 -- Hype of activities were witnessed in the Parliamentary complex yesterday with cleaning and colour washing for the budget which is to be presented today. The walls were being pain... Read More


CEB plans solar-powered EV charging stations with incentive tariffs

Sri Lanka, Nov. 7 -- The Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) is set to introduce a new project to install Electric Vehicle (EV) charging stations that will utilize excess solar energy generated across the ... Read More