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HIP sets new monthly records for RoRo and container throughput

Sri Lanka, July 10 -- Hambantota International Port (HIP) recorded its highest-ever monthly throughput in both RoRo and containers in June 2026, handling 90,219 vehicles and 80,325 TEUs. The dual mile... Read More


'Tax Week' to create positive mindset in country

Sri Lanka, July 10 -- Deputy Minister of Economic Development Nishantha Jayaweera said that 'Tax Wee' (Badu Shakthi 2026) was initiated with the aim of building a positive mindset in the country where... Read More


ADB forecasts Sri Lanka growth as 4% for 2026

Sri Lanka, July 10 -- The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has lowered its growth forecast for developing Asia and the Pacific economies to 4.9% for 2026 compared to 5.5% growth in 2025. This is a reduct... Read More


Dramatic improvement in fiscal output outcome - Economist

Sri Lanka, July 10 -- There has been a dramatic improvement in the fiscal output outcome and in April the primary balance in one month is equivalent to 0.8% of GDP Economist Murtaza Jafferjee told the... Read More


Parliament

Sri Lanka, July 10 -- Industry and Entrepreneurship Development Minister Sunil Handunnetti told Parliament yesterday (9) that billions of US dollars lost to 'phantom import' scams and foreign exchange... Read More


It's a blatant lie, SJB will not deal with drug dealers - Sajith

Sri Lanka, July 10 -- Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa called on Mass Media Deputy Minister Kaushalya Ariyarathne to come to Parliament and engage in productive work that is important to the country... Read More


Sri Lankan doctors perform conjoined twin separation with kidney transplant

Sri Lanka, July 10 -- A medical team from the Peradeniya Teaching Hospital, Sirimavo Bandaranaike Specialised Children's Hospital, and the Faculty of Medicine at the Peradeniya University has successf... Read More


Deaths of transferred Negombo prisoners must be investigated - Amnesty International

Sri Lanka, July 10 -- Responding to reports that two prisoners have died after being transferred from Negombo prison following violence on July 5 and 6 left at least 28 people dead including at least ... Read More


PMB to begin Yala paddy purchasing from July 15

Sri Lanka, July 10 -- With harvesting for the 2026 Yala season now underway, President's Secretary Dr. Nandika Sanath Kumanayake has instructed the Agriculture Ministry officials to commence paddy pro... Read More


Dance show 'Manaskrutha' today

Sri Lanka, July 10 -- 'Manaskrutha', an audio-visual dance show presented by the students of Moratuwa Prathibhanjali Dancing School will be held today (10) at Katubedda Janasetha Cultural Auditorium f... Read More