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ADB to loan US$ 100 Mn for secondary health services

Sri Lanka, Oct. 18 -- The Government of Sri Lanka held discussions with the Asian Development Bank (ADB) to mobilize a loan amounting to USD 100 million, coupled with an externally financed grant amou... Read More


Two FR petitions against Indo-Lanka Digital Identity deal dismissed

Sri Lanka, Oct. 18 -- Two Fundamental Rights petitions including National Freedom Front leader and former Parliamentarian Wimal Weerawansa challenging the Cabinet decision to implement the Sri Lanka U... Read More


Roots of drug menace will be destroyed - President

Sri Lanka, Oct. 18 -- President Anura Kumara Dissanayake yesterday said that the Government is taking every possible step to destroy the roots of drug menace as it has become a major social catastroph... Read More


Irresponsible borrowings hampered sustained economic growth - Minister

Sri Lanka, Oct. 18 -- Labour Minister and Economic Development Deputy Minister Dr. Anil Jayantha Fernando yesterday said that irresponsible borrowings prevented Sri Lanka to achieve sustained economic... Read More


PM meets Indian PM Modi in New Delhi

Sri Lanka, Oct. 18 -- Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya yesterday called on her Indian counterpart Narendra Modi in New Delhi. While extending a warm welcome, Prime Minister conveyed that her visi... Read More


Widespread showers expected across the Island

Sri Lanka, Oct. 18 -- Showers or thundershowers will occur at most parts of the island after 1.00 p.m. Heavy falls about 100 mm are likely at some places in Sabaragamuwa, Central, Uva, North-central a... Read More


TIN numbers must be displayed at business premises: IRD

Sri Lanka, Oct. 18 -- Deputy Commissioner General of the Inland Revenue Department, Lal Ratnayake, has announced all business owners that their Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) must be clearly dis... Read More


Met Department issues severe lightning warning for 14 districts

Sri Lanka, Oct. 18 -- The Department of Meteorology has issued a warning of strong lightning and thundershowers affecting several parts of the island. According to the advisory, there is a high likel... Read More


Two Arrested for Aiding Ishara Sewwandi

Sri Lanka, Oct. 18 -- The Colombo Crimes Division (CCD) has arrested two individuals suspected of assisting Ishara Sewwandi, who is wanted in connection with the killing of underworld figure Sanjeewa ... Read More


Ranithma into Women's Singles Quarter-Finals

Sri Lanka, Oct. 17 -- Sri Lankan women's champion shuttler Ranithma Liyanage continued her impressive form by defeating Indian shuttler Rakshitha Santhosh in straight sets to reach the women's singles... Read More