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Sri Lanka eyes RCEP alliance; Australia to launch direct flights from August

Sri Lanka, June 3 -- Sri Lanka has secured the backing of Australia and New Zealand for its bid to join the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP), Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Emp... Read More


JUMVEA chief proposes chassis number requirement for vehicle import LCs

Sri Lanka, June 3 -- Chairman of the Japan Used Motor Vehicle Exporters Association (JUMVEA), Jagath Ramanayake, has proposed making a vehicle's chassis number a mandatory requirement when opening Let... Read More


Sri Lanka braces for severe heat in July-August

Sri Lanka, June 3 -- Sri Lanka is expected to experience significantly hotter-than-normal weather conditions during July and August this year as the developing El Nino phenomenon begins to influence t... Read More


Deputy Ministers hear public grievances in Trincomalee

Sri Lanka, June 3 -- Deputy Minister of Defence Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd.) and Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Employment Arun Hemachandra jointly chaired a Public Day Progr... Read More


Basic cost of living in Sri Lanka tops Rs. 17,000 per person

Sri Lanka, June 3 -- As the cost of everyday essentials continue to rise, Sri Lankans now need at least Rs. 17,117 a month per person to meet their basic needs, according to the latest official figure... Read More


What is next in the treasury bond case after Supreme Court verdict?

Sri Lanka, June 3 -- The Supreme Court's landmark ruling on Monday (1), which set aside a High Court-at-Bar order discharging several accused, including Perpetual Treasuries Ltd. and former Central Ba... Read More


School without students

Sri Lanka, June 3 -- Ethpattiya Junior School in Badalkumbura in Monaragala Education Zone could be the only school in Sri Lanka without any student. The school without a principal or any student is ... Read More


Fuel consumption remains high despite price hike: Nalinda

Sri Lanka, June 3 -- The fuel consumption in the country has not reduced significantly despite the fuel price hike in the recent past, Cabinet Spokesman and Minister Nalinda Jayatissa said yesterday. ... Read More


Iran plans three-day funeral for assassinated supreme leader

Sri Lanka, June 3 -- Iran says it will hold a three-day state funeral for late supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was assassinated in US-Israeli strikes on the first day of the Middle East war... Read More


Fire breaks out at Embilipitiya garment factory; 22 employees hospitalized

Sri Lanka, June 3 -- At least 22 female employees were hospitalized this morning (03) following a fire that broke out at a garment factory in the Embilipitiya area. According to the police, the fire o... Read More