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Will submit report on repealing PTA in Parliament within three months: Govt. assures EU mission

Srilanka, May 1 -- The government has informed the European Union (EU) GSP+ monitoring mission that the committee appointed on the repeal of the PTA will submit its report in Parliament within three m... Read More


Rs.4.5 Mn worth of jewelry and valuables stolen from Swiss Ambassador's residence

Srilanka, May 1 -- A stock of gold jewelry, including a diamond-studded ring and luxury wristwatches, with a total value of approximately Rs. 4.5 million, has been stolen from a safe at the official r... Read More


Colombo consumer prices decline 2.0% in April

Srilanka, May 1 -- Consumer prices could flip into positive from start of second half of 2025 The consumer prices in the Colombo district fell by another 2.0 percent in the 12 months to April 2025, a... Read More


SriLankan Airlines, threaten Colombo Port's transshipment revenue- Asha Securities Research

Srilanka, May 1 -- The escalating military tensions between India and Pakistan are casting a shadow over Sri Lanka's aviation and maritime sectors, with SriLankan Airlines facing higher operational co... Read More


Three-wheeler fares unchanged despite fuel price cut: Three-Wheeler Drivers' Union

Srilanka, May 1 -- Following the recent reduction in the price of a litre of 92 Octane petrol, the All-Island Three-Wheeler Drivers' Union (AITWDU) said they are unable to reduce three-wheeler taxi fa... Read More


Man hacked with an axe in Lunugamwehera

Sri Lanka, May 1 -- A 67-year-old man died after being hacked with an axe last night in the Lunugamwehera police area, police said. Police investigations revealed that the deceased had been riding a ... Read More


No chance for Opposition without real change: Harini

Colombo, May 1 -- The people of this country will not give the Opposition a chance unless they change their practices, philosophy and behaviour even if they form independent groups and contest under d... Read More


Rise in childhood asthma cases sparks health alert

Colombo, May 1 -- Health experts in Sri Lanka have sounded the alarm over a noticeable rise in asthma cases among children, Chest Physician Dr. Asha Samaranayaka said. She said that factors such as a... Read More


Why India may suffer longer heatwaves and floods this year

New Delhi, May 1 -- In May 2024, Churu in India's Rajasthan state scorched at 50.5 C, as large parts of India were gripped by an intense heatwave. At least 37 cities across the country endured temper... Read More


LIBA to launch first ever online business advisory service

Srilanka, May 1 -- Lanka India Business Association (LIBA) announced that it will launch the first-ever online business advisory service that will connect business advisors in India directly to busine... Read More