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''Don't panic buy'' Minister warns public

SriLanka, Oct. 12 -- Energy Minister Anura Karunathilake has assured the public that there is no impending fuel shortage in the country, urging consumers not to be misled by rumours circulating on soc... Read More


Target consultation draws only about 100 responses

SriLanka, Oct. 12 -- Only about 100 responses were received during the month-long public consultation that fed into the review of Sri Lanka's inflation target, despite what was described as tremendous... Read More


President to open Economic and Investment Summit today

SriLanka, Oct. 12 -- President Anura Kumara Dissanayake will inaugurate the Sri Lanka Economic and Investment Summit 2026 at the Shangri-La Colombo today, as the two-day forum kicks off with senior bu... Read More


Sanken Gen targets Saudi Arabia, Australia and Fiji following US$ 900mn overseas run

SriLanka, Oct. 12 -- Sanken Overseas, which has rebranded itself as Sanken Gen after generating project revenue of US$ 900 million across seven countries in the last five years, is preparing to expand... Read More


Youth from all 25 districts urge Government to enact Tobacco-Free Generation policy

SriLanka, Oct. 12 -- Young people representing all 25 districts of Sri Lanka gathered in Colombo today (12) to urge the Government to enact the proposed Tobacco-Free Generation policy into law. The e... Read More


Rainfall to increase across Sri Lanka from tomorrow

SriLanka, Oct. 12 -- Heavy rainfall of up to 150 mm is expected in several provinces as a low-pressure area is likely to form over the southeastern Bay of Bengal by October 13, the Department of Meteo... Read More


Expert committee appointed to formulate national engineering education policy

SriLanka, Oct. 12 -- An expert committee has been appointed to formulate a national policy for engineering education aimed at improving the quality of engineering education in Sri Lanka and aligning i... Read More


Fr. Mathew Peiris was allowed to wear religious attire: Wajira

SriLanka, Oct. 12 -- United National Party (UNP) Chairman Wajira Abeywardena said today that Rev. Fr. Mathew Peiris, an anglican priest, who was charged with two murders, was brought to court wearing ... Read More


Sri Lanka moves to strengthen e-waste management

SriLanka, Oct. 12 -- The Environment Ministry is moving to establish a coordinated national mechanism to manage electronic waste (e-waste) in Sri Lanka, with plans to strengthen regulations and expand... Read More


Shiranthi Rajapaksa admitted to National Hospital's Cardiology Unit

SriLanka, Oct. 12 -- Former First Lady Shiranthi Rajapaksa, who is currently in remand custody at Welikada Prison, has been admitted to the Cardiology Unit of the National Hospital of Sri Lanka in Col... Read More