SriLanka, Oct. 7 -- A bank officer from Kelaniya was arrested and produced before the Colombo Chief Magistrate's Court for allegedly assisting Ven. Galagoda Aththe Gnanasara Thera to evade arrest. Th... Read More
SriLanka, Oct. 7 -- Claiming that Sri Lanka could record an increase in new HIV infections this year compared with the previous year, Health Minister Nalinda Jayatissa said yesterday the increase in H... Read More
SriLanka, Oct. 7 -- The tobacco industry could be the biggest financial loser if Sri Lanka introduces the proposed tobacco-free generation policy, as the measure would gradually prevent tobacco compan... Read More
SriLanka, Oct. 7 -- Two accused who pleaded guilty in a case filed by the Attorney General against six suspects, including Abu Hanifa Mohamed Musif alias Abu Dahida, over allegations of illegally poss... Read More
SriLanka, Oct. 7 -- The government is to seek legal advice on action to be taken against private fuel suppliers, Minister Aruna Karunatilaka told Parliament today. He said action will be taken as pe... Read More
SriLanka, Oct. 7 -- The Sri Lankan Rupee depreciated further against the US Dollar today (07), with several major commercial banks reporting higher buying and selling rates compared to Tuesday. At Pe... Read More
SriLanka, Oct. 7 -- Under the Protection of State from Terrorism Bill which was presented to Parliament yesterday, publication of certain information in the Media which encourages the public or a sect... Read More
SriLanka, Oct. 7 -- A youth empowerment programme aimed at inspiring young people to recognize their potential and pursue their future aspirations was held at Diyagala Boys' Town in Ragama, benefiting... Read More
Sri Lanka, Oct. 6 -- The International Monetary Fund (IMF) yesterday stressed that monetary policy should be ready to tighten if the Middle East war generates stronger inflation pressures across the e... Read More
Sri Lanka, Oct. 6 -- Sri Lanka yesterday reached a staff-level agreement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) on the seventh review of its bailout programme, moving closer to a further US $ 345 ... Read More