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IMF MD here to assess Ditwah impact

Sri Lanka, Feb. 17 -- International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva arrived in Sri Lanka yesterday (16) for an official visit.Sri Lanka travel According to sources, she is ... Read More


GCE O/L Exam begins today with over 450,000 candidates

Sri Lanka, Feb. 17 -- Over 451,463 candidates comprising 382,249 school students and 69,214 private candidates will sit for the General Certificate of Education Ordinary Level (GCE O/L) Examination co... Read More


'Govt can distinguish between GMOA's genuine grievances and political motives'

Sri Lanka, Feb. 17 -- Deputy Health Minister Hansaka Wijemuni said yesterday that the Government possesses the political maturity to distinguish between the genuine grievances of doctors and the polit... Read More


UK's Deputy PM David Lammy here

Sri Lanka, Feb. 17 -- The United Kingdom's Deputy Prime Minister David Lammy is scheduled to arrive in Sri Lanka today (17), the British High Commission in a news release said.Sri Lanka travel The vi... Read More


President to visit India today to attend AI Impact Summit 2026

Sri Lanka, Feb. 17 -- At the special invitation of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake is scheduled to depart for India this afternoon (17) to attend the AI Impact ... Read More


Govt offers tax holidays to spur large-scale investments

Sri Lanka, Feb. 17 -- In a move to accelerate economic growth and attract large-scale investments, the Government has introduced new regulations under the Strategic Development Project Act No. 14 of 2... Read More


Over 75mm rainfall expected today

Sri Lanka, Feb. 17 -- Showery condition is expected to enhance in Northern, Northcentral, Central, Uva and Eastern provinces in next few days from today. Showers will occur at times in Northern, Nort... Read More


UK Deputy PM David Lammy arrives in Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka, Feb. 17 -- David Lammy, Deputy Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, arrived in Sri Lanka on an official visit aimed at strengthening bilateral relations between the two countries.Sri Lanka... Read More


Dr. Mahinda Parakrama Dissanayake appointed as new Chairman of SLPA

Sri Lanka, Feb. 17 -- Dr. Mahinda Parakrama Dissanayake officially assumed duties as the Chairman of the Sri Lanka Ports Authority (SLPA) today (17).Sri Lanka travel The letter of appointment was pre... Read More


Court issues interim injunction preventing SLFP from suspending Dayasiri's membership

Sri Lanka, Feb. 17 -- The Colombo District Court today issued an interim order halting the move by the Sri Lanka Freedom Party to suspend MP Dayasiri Jayasekera from party membership.Sri Lanka busines... Read More