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Sri Lanka chooses Chinese currency to pay for Russian oil transactions

Sri Lanka, April 23 -- Sri Lanka, which is planning to purchase crude oil from Russia, has agreed to settle payments in Chinese Renminbi (RMB), newly appointed Energy Minister Aruna Karunatilake said.... Read More


Drug price hike around the corner

Sri Lanka, April 23 -- Drug prices in Sri Lanka are set to increase in the near future with authorities considering a revision of existing price controls amid mounting pressure from importers grapplin... Read More


Nalinda justifies politicians earning assets

Sri Lanka, April 23 -- In the wake of controversy surrounding accumulation of assets by ministers, Cabinet Spokesman Minister Nalinda Jayatissa said yesterday assets earned by politicians are not an i... Read More


"Ehipassiko" peace march reaches third day, proceeds towards Kandy

Sri Lanka, April 23 -- The third day of the "Ehipassiko" peace march commenced this morning (23) at the historic Aluvihara Raja Maha Vihara. The procession, which began on April 21, is led by Vietnam... Read More


Power supply to remain uninterrupted: Nalinda

Sri Lanka, April 23 -- The government will not resort to power cuts, Cabinet Spokesperson and Minister of Health and Mass Media Nalinda Jayatissa said. Speaking yesterday (22) at the weekly Cabinet m... Read More


Submerged ruins resurface as Maussakelle water levels drop

Sri Lanka, April 23 -- The rapid decline in water levels at the Maussakelle Reservoir has exposed remnants of the old Maskeliya town, long submerged beneath its waters. As the reservoir recedes, seve... Read More


Iran FM discusses IRIS Dena attack with Sri Lanka, seeks justice

Sri Lanka, April 23 -- Iran's Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi said during a telephone conversation with Sri Lanka's Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath that Iran will take all legal and political me... Read More


Trump says Iran won't execute 8 women after he demanded their release

Sri Lanka, April 23 -- President Trump announced Wednesday that Iran will no longer execute eight women after he pleaded Tuesday for their freedom - calling it "very good news" in a social media post.... Read More


Court dismisses cricketer Thushara's NOC plaint following withdrawal

Sri Lanka, April 23 -- Sri Lankan cricketer Nuwan Thushara today withdrew the plaint he had filed before the Colombo District Court seeking an interim injunction compelling Sri Lanka Cricket to issue ... Read More


Personalized vehicle number plates planned following system upgrade

Sri Lanka, April 23 -- The Department of Motor Traffic (DMT) is planning to introduce personalized vehicle number plates featuring customers name, once its existing system is upgraded, officials infor... Read More