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Strategic Plan Launched to Revitalize Sri Lanka's Dairy Industry

Srilanka, June 3 -- President Anura Kumara Disanayake held a discussion this morning (03) at the Presidential Secretariat with senior officials of the Ministry of Agriculture, focusing on the revitali... Read More


Cabinet Approves Import of Maize for Thriposha Production

Srilanka, June 3 -- The Cabinet has approved the importation of standardized maize required for the continued production of Thriposha, a vital nutritional supplement distributed across Sri Lanka. Due... Read More


Nearly 3,000 Military Deserters Arrested in Nationwide Operations

Srilanka, June 2 -- The Ministry of Defense has announced that 2,983 military deserters, including officers, have been apprehended during a series of operations carried out between February 22 and May... Read More


President Vows to Dismantle Black Economy and Safeguard Public Funds

Srilanka, June 2 -- President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, speaking at the launch of National Tax Week, vowed to dismantle the black economy fueled by racketeering and pledged to build a transparent, law... Read More


India Sends 22 Diesel Locos to Sri Lanka

Srilanka, June 2 -- Five diesel locos from the city to roar on Sri Lankan tracks as India sends 22 power-packed engines across the sea; these WDM3A Alco-class locomotives have been workhorses, powerin... Read More


SLTB Bus Crashes Near Maskeliya After Mechanical Failure

Srilanka, June 2 -- A Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB) bus traveling from Colombo to Maskeliya met with an accident around 8:30 a.m. today (June 2), according to Nortonbridge Police. The incident occ... Read More


Mahinda Siriwardena to Retire as Finance Secretary

Srilanka, June 2 -- Finance Ministry Secretary Mahinda Siriwardena is set to retire at the end of June and will assume a key international role thereafter. President Anura Kumara Dissanayake announce... Read More


Sri Lanka Set for Starlink Launch Pending Final Dashboard Handover

Srilanka, June 2 -- Sri Lanka has completed all formalities required to launch the satellite internet service provider Starlink, according to a statement by the Ministry of Digital Economy shared on i... Read More


Thusitha Halloluwa further remanded

Srilanka, June 2 -- Thusitha Halloluwa, former Executive Director of the National Lotteries Board (NLB) from 2017 to 2019, has been remanded until June 4 by the Fort Chief Magistrate's Court. The rem... Read More


President files tax returns

Srilanka, June 2 -- President Anura Kumara Dissanayake became the first individual to file income tax returns for the 2024-2025 assessment year, marking the official launch of the Inland Revenue Depar... Read More