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Planters' Assn. welcomes Govt's move to defer removal of SVAT

Sri Lanka, Jan. 31 -- While commending the move to defer the removal of SVAT, the Planters' Association of Ceylon (PA) said that smallholders and all growers will have to forego an additional 18% off ... Read More


Sapugaskanda Oil Refinery to receive facelift

Sri Lanka, Jan. 31 -- Moves are under way to facelift the Sapugaskanda Oil Refinery, which is the only oil refinery in the country to meet the energy needs of the country. Accordingly, Energy Ministe... Read More


Joint Chambers call for immediate action plan to clear port congestion

Sri Lanka, Jan. 31 -- In light of the ongoing challenges faced at the Colombo port, Joint Chambers, along with key trade, maritime and logistics associations, proposed solutions to mitigate the impact... Read More


ADB to continue assistance to develop renewable energy sector in SL

Sri Lanka, Jan. 31 -- The Asian Development Bank will continue to provide assistance to develop the renewable energy sector in Sri Lanka, said Takafumi Kadono, Country Director, Sri Lanka Resident Mis... Read More


Ishadi wins first runner-up in the Mrs World competition

Sri Lanka, Jan. 31 -- Ishadi Amanda, who represented Sri Lanka in the 2024 Mrs World International competition has been able to secure the title of first runner-up. The competition was held in Las Ve... Read More


A Wise Move

Sri Lanka, Jan. 31 -- The move by the Ministry of Defense to recall all firearms issued to individuals-both politicians and others-indeed is a welcome step, which should have been undertaken long befo... Read More


More than 160 teams for SUNQUICK Beach Volleyball Nationals

Sri Lanka, Jan. 31 -- The SUNQUICK National Beach Volleyball Championship, organized by the Sri Lanka Volleyball Federation under its supervision and full sponsorship by SUNQUICK, is scheduled to take... Read More


Joes divers end 14 year drought

Sri Lanka, Jan. 31 -- St Joseph's College Colombo claimed the championship title at the Novices Swimming Championship, ending a 14-year drought, while St Bridget's Convent won the girls' title for the... Read More


MCA 'E' Division quarter-finals on February 1

Sri Lanka, Jan. 31 -- The second longest running MCA partnership the 22nd David Pieris Group of Companies powered MCA "E" division 25 over League Tournament 2025, contesting for the David Pieris Group... Read More


Cambrians, Sokians and Gothami BV clinch Novices Swimming Titles

Sri Lanka, Jan. 31 -- Prince of Wales College, Moratuwa, clinched the Boys' Novices Swimming Championship, while Dharmasoka College, Ambalangoda, and Gothami Balika Vidyalaya, Colombo, were crowned jo... Read More