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Sri Lanka hits 5% growth in 2024

Sri Lanka, March 19 -- In another reaffirmation of the strength of the ongoing economic recovery since the country fell into its economic depths back in 2022, Sri Lankan economy has recorded an estima... Read More


Govt. hard pressed to fulfil obligations for GSP +

Sri Lanka, March 19 -- EU to introduce new guidelines effective from 2027 Procedure for quick withdrawal of facility in case obligations not fulfilled With a delegation from the European Union expec... Read More


Gunman in multiple shootings arrested

Colombo, March 19 -- A 31-year-old man involved in several shootings has been arrested by officers from the Western Province (South) Division Crimes Unit in Homagama. According to police, the suspect... Read More


Media ban imposed on MP Ramanathan Archchuna

Colombo, March 19 -- Speaker Jagath Wickramaratne announced today in Parliament that a media ban will be imposed on MP Ramanathan Archchuna from tomorrow (March 20) until May 8. The Speaker also said... Read More


Around 1,000 liquor bottles found in Deshabsndu's residence: Minister

Colombo, March 19 -- Some 795 foreign liquor bottles and 214 wine bottles were found at IGP Deshabandu Thennekoon's residence, Minister of Public Security Ananda Wijepala told Parliament today. He sa... Read More


SJB to handover nominations to Kotte Municipal Council today

Colombo, March 19 -- The Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) is expected to handover nominations for Sri Jayewardenepura Kotte Municipal Council today, a candidate Chamith Wijesundara said. Wijesundara said... Read More


Mahinda Rajapaksa's FR petition challenging security reduction dismissed

Colombo, March 19 -- The Supreme Court today dismissed the Fundamental Rights petition filed by former President Mahinda Rajapaksa, challenging the government's decision to reduce his security detail ... Read More


German national to contest LG elections

Colombo, March 19 -- A German woman who has obtained Sri Lankan citizenship has entered the race for the upcoming Local Government Elections in the Matale District. The woman has placed her deposit a... Read More


Deshabandu Tennakoon remanded

Sri Lanka, March 19 -- Former Inspector General of Police (IGP) Deshabandu Tennakoon was remanded until tomorrow (20) following his appearance before the Matara Magistrate's Court this morning (19). ... Read More


Sri Lanka's apparels, rubber, plastic goods export could be affected by Trump's trade policy: Deputy Minister

Srilanka, March 18 -- Sri Lanka's apparel, rubber, coconut and plastics exports could be affected by US President Donald Trump's trade policy which is expected to be effective from April this year, De... Read More