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Sri Lanka's Economy Rebounds with 5% GDP Growth in 2024

Srilanka, March 19 -- The Department of Census and Statistics has reported a 5% growth in Sri Lanka's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) for 2024, marking a significant recovery from economic setbacks in 20... Read More


German Woman to Contest Sri Lanka's LG Elections

Srilanka, March 19 -- Maria Benanza, a German national who recently acquired Sri Lankan citizenship, has deposited her nomination to contest as an independent candidate in this year's local government... Read More


Court Sets Date for Case Against Actress Damitha Abeyratne

Srilanka, March 19 -- The Fort Magistrate's Court today (19) scheduled a hearing for September 23rd regarding the case against actress Damitha Abeyratne and her husband, following charges of defraudin... Read More


Customs detect smuggled cigarettes worth over Rs. 107 Mn

Srilanka, March 19 -- Sri Lanka Customs officers recently intercepted a significant shipment of illegally imported cigarettes valued at over Rs. 124 million. The confiscated contraband included 3,565 ... Read More


Flower show and sale in Narahenpita from March 18 to 30

Srilanka, March 19 -- A flower show and sale lasting ten days from March 21 to 30 organised by the National Botanical Gardens Department will be held at the Narahenpita Assistant Director's office com... Read More


Powdered milk prices to rise from April 1

Srilanka, March 19 -- The Milk Powder Importers' Association has decided to increase the price of imported milk powder from 4.7 per cent from April 1. Accordingly, a 400-gram packet will see a price h... Read More


Kidney patients to receive Rs.10,000 from April

Srilanka, March 19 -- The Government has decided to increase the monthly allowance provided to kidney patients by Rs.2,500 effective from April. This allowance will rise from Rs.7,500 to Rs.10,000. A... Read More


Lanka Sathosa reduces prices of eight items

Srilanka, March 19 -- Lanka Sathosa has announced price reductions for eight essential items to provide relief to consumers for the upcoming Sinhala and Tamil New Year. Lanka Sathosa Chairman Samitha ... Read More


Peradeniya University Alumni Assn.'s AGM on Sunday

Srilanka, March 19 -- The 36th AGM of the Alumni Association of the University of Peradeniya (AAUP) will be held at the Diamond Jubilee Auditorium of the Agriculture Faculty on Sunday (23) at 9.00 a.m... Read More


Parliament approves Seven Sectoral Oversight Committees

Srilanka, March 19 -- The Parliament has approved the establishment of seven Sectoral Oversight Committees for the Tenth Parliament, following a motion presented by the House Leader, Minister Bimal Ra... Read More