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ADB urges Sri Lanka to fast-track sustainable finance to attract global investment

Sri Lanka, March 20 -- Sri Lanka must accelerate the adoption of sustainable financing frameworks to attract the global investors and strengthen its long-term economic resilience, the Asian Developmen... Read More


Urgent need to increase women's participation in national economy: PM

Sri Lanka, March 20 -- Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya emphasised the urgent need to increase women's participation in the economic sector, both globally and in Sri Lanka. She pointed out there... Read More


CSE ramps up investor confidence

Sri Lanka, March 20 -- The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) is looking to build on its strong performance last year, when it ranked as the world's second-best performing stock market in dollar terms, desp... Read More


Deshabandu is more dangerous than Harak Kata: ASG Deelipa Peeris

Colombo, March 20 -- Additional Solicitor General Dileepa Peeris yesterday informed the Matara Magistrate's Court that Inspector General of Police Deshabandu Tennakoon is a more dangerous organized cr... Read More


Gazette issued revising import export regulations

Sri Lanka, March 20 -- An extraordinary gazette notification has been issued, revising multiple import and export regulations, including a significant update permitting Bureau Veritas inspection certi... Read More


Experts warn on social media negative impact on mental health

Colombo, March 20 -- Sri Lanka has raised concerns about the darker side of social media, highlighting its negative impact on mental health and well-being. Consultant Psychiatrist Dr. Rumi Ruben, spe... Read More


Digitalization can eliminate financial corruption: CSSL

Colombo, March 20 -- Following the country's rapid digitalization, all corruption related to financial management can be eliminated through digital procedures, Computer Society of Sri Lanka (CSSL) Vic... Read More


Tax on cigarettes must be increased: Harsha

Colombo, March 20 -- The tax imposed on cigarettes is coming down over the past few years and a new decision must be taken in parliament regarding the cigarette tax, Chairman of the Committee on Publi... Read More


Bimal, Harsha exchange words in Parliament

Colombo, March 20 -- Opposition MP Harsha de Silva and Leader of the House Bimal Ratnayke engaged in an exchange of words in Parliament today over affairs of the Public Finance Committee. Dr. De Silv... Read More


Price of milk tea to increase by Rs.10 from April

Colombo, March 20 -- The price of a cup of milk tea will rise by Rs.10 from April 1 due to the increase in the price of a 400g imported milk powder packet, the All Island Canteen and Restaurant Owners... Read More