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Sri Lanka will achieve over 4% economic growth in 2025 - President

Sri Lanka, Jan. 29 -- Sri Lanka will achieve an economic growth rate in the excess of 4% in 2025, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake said at the inauguration of the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce hosted E... Read More


Navy seizes fishing boat with 13 in Northern waters

Sri Lanka, Jan. 29 -- The Northern Naval Command observed a cluster of fishing boats poaching in the Sri Lankan waters off Velvettithurai, Jaffna around 10 pm on January 27. Subsequently, the Northern... Read More


Increase in Lankan tea production, exports and national average

Sri Lanka, Jan. 29 -- Sri Lanka Tea export revenue from January to December 2024 increased to Rs.433.47 billion (USD 1.43 Bn) compared with Rs.428.29 Bn (USD 1.31 Bn) recorded for the period January t... Read More


Phase 1 equipment deliveries complete

Sri Lanka, Jan. 29 -- Colombo West International Terminal (CWIT) has reached a major milestone in its development journey, with the successful delivery of all equipment required to complete Phase 1. ... Read More


The aroma of Sri Lankan spices.

Sri Lanka, Jan. 29 -- Labour Party MP and Under-Secretary of State at the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office Catherine West taking a closer look at a spice product of Sri Lanka at the launch... Read More


The Man who Framed Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka, Jan. 29 -- The press called him a "social crusader." Indeed, photographer Nihal Fernando seemed to embody many personalities within a single mind. He was undoubtedly multifaceted. It is fas... Read More


ASEAN Regional Forum Heads of Defence Universities Meeting concludes

Sri Lanka, Jan. 29 -- The ASEAN Regional Forum Heads of Defence Universities/Colleges/Institutions Meeting which began on January 23 at the Galle Face Hotel, Colombo, marking the beginning of a journe... Read More


Governor calls for prompt opening of renovated wards at Balangoda Hospital

Sri Lanka, Jan. 29 -- Sabaragamuwa Governor Champa Janaki Rajaratne recently (23) informed the Provincial Chief Secretary to open the wards immediately that still remain closed at the Balangoda Base H... Read More


CR and FC, Havelocks and Kandy SC locked in tight race

Sri Lanka, Jan. 29 -- The SLR 'A' Division Rugby League Men's 2024/25 season entered its seventh week with intense competition as defending champions CR and FC, strong title contenders Havelocks SC, a... Read More


Drastic action called for

Sri Lanka, Jan. 29 -- The crime rate in the country keeps on mounting in the Southern parts of the country with four fatal shootings on average taking place each day, according to media reports. The w... Read More