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Govt to establish a National Industrial Planning Think Tank centred on revitalising rural economy - PM

Sri Lanka, July 26 -- Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated that the Government will initiate steps to establish a National Industrial Planning Think Tank centred on revitalising the rural econ... Read More


Japanese delegation here to explore investment priorities

Sri Lanka, July 26 -- A discussion took place on Thursday (24) at the Presidential Secretariat between the Secretary to the President, Dr. Nandika Sanath Kumanayake and a delegation from the Japanese ... Read More


Regional Development Bank celebrates 40 years

Sri Lanka, July 26 -- Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya yesterday inaugurated the RDB Entrepreneurs Trade Fair at the BMICH to coincide with the 40th Anniversary celebrations of the Regional Devel... Read More


Visa fees waived for 40 additional countries

Sri Lanka, July 26 -- Foreign and Tourism Minister Vijitha Herath yesterday said the Government has decided to waive visa fees for 40 additional countries to boost tourism. Speaking at the inauguratio... Read More


BCC Lanka undergoes major transformation

Sri Lanka, July 26 -- BCC Lanka Limited is undergoing major transformation and by the end of the year it will be one of the top hotspots in Colombo with a supermarket, food court and IT City, BCC Lank... Read More


Today's Exchange Rates - July 28, 2025

Sri Lanka, July 26 -- Business Today's Exchange Rates - July 28, 2025 July 28, 2025 3:38 pm 0 comment The Central Bank of Sri Lanka has released the latest data on key financial ratios and economic i... Read More


Sri Lanka Insurance Suba Pathum Scholarship awards 225 Scholarships for School Children

Sri Lanka, July 26 -- A total of Rs. 24.7mn worth of scholarships for the year 2025 Sri Lanka Insurance Life - The Nations' protector, over the years have had contributed to the betterment of the fut... Read More


NMRA suspends 219 pharmacies this year - Minister

Sri Lanka, July 26 -- The National Medicines Regulatory Authority (NMRA) has suspended the licences of 219 pharmacies in the country as of July 18, 2025. This is due to the fact that registered pharm... Read More


No need for Deputy Minister Jayasekera to resign - Bimal

Sri Lanka, July 26 -- Leader of the House and Minister Bimal Ratnayake informed Parliament yesterday (25) that there is absolutely no need for Defence Deputy Minister Aruna Jayasekera to resign from h... Read More


No duty free vehicle permits for government employees issued after suspension - Minister

Sri Lanka, July 26 -- A total number of 25,508 duty-free vehicle permits have been issued to government employees upto the suspension of vehicles imports to Sri Lanka, Labour Minister and Economic Dev... Read More