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Ravi K urges HSBC to reconsider closure of Sri Lanka operations

Sri Lanka, Nov. 10 -- Former Finance Minister and MP Ravi Karunanayake has appealed to HSBC's global leadership to reconsider its decision to close its Global Service Centre in Sri Lanka warning that ... Read More


Indian actress Pooja Hegde arrives in Sri Lanka for Colombo event

Sri Lanka, Nov. 10 -- Popular Indian film actress Pooja Hegde arrived at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA), Katunayake, on October 11 for a short visit to Sri Lanka and to attend an opening... Read More


ADB approves $300 million for Sri Lanka's water and sanitation sector

Sri Lanka, Nov. 10 -- The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved two projects worth a total of US$300 million to improve water supply and sanitation services across Sri Lanka, with more than 1.3 mi... Read More


Former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa arrives at CCIB

Sri Lanka, Nov. 9 -- Former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa arrived at the Central Crime Investigation Bureau (CCIB) today (November 9) to provide a statement in connection with an ongoing investigation ... Read More


Excise offences to be removed from Organised Crimes Bill, AG tells Supreme Court

Sri Lanka, Nov. 9 -- The Attorney General today informed the Supreme Court that the Government has decided to remove Excise offences from the schedule to the proposed Prevention of Organised Crimes Bi... Read More


Construction industry in limbo over rise in material cost

Sri Lanka, Nov. 9 -- The National Construction Workers Union (NCWU) has criticised the Government and construction material manufacturers over rising prices, warning that continued increases could pus... Read More


Another atmospheric disturbance developing " Met. Dept.

Sri Lanka, Nov. 9 -- Another atmospheric disturbance is developing over the South East of Bay of Bengal, the Department of Meteorology said yesterday. It is expected to convert into a low pressure sy... Read More


Vraie Balthazar should resign or should be removed : Marikkar

Sri Lanka, Nov. 9 -- Whilst highlighting that Colombo Mayor Vraie Cally Balthazar has failed to carry out her duty of getting drains of Colombo City cleaned despite prior warnings of heavy rain, oppos... Read More


Cancer treatment machines worth billions remain idle

Sri Lanka, Nov. 9 -- Two cancer radiotherapy machines installed at the Badulla and Hambantota hospitals remain unused despite being ready to commence treatment leaving cancer patients facing further d... Read More


Video of Israeli tourist pushing Sri Lankan guide into sea sparks outrage

Sri Lanka, Nov. 9 -- A video showing an Israeli tourist pushing a Sri Lankan tour guide off a boat and into the sea has gone viral on social media. The footage, shared by Russian media outlet RT, sho... Read More