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Putin vows no more wars if West treats Russia with respect

Sri Lanka, Dec. 20 -- Russia's President Vladimir Putin has said there will be no more wars after Ukraine if Russia is treated with respect - and claims that Moscow is planning to attack European coun... Read More


Train services resume on Badulla-Ambewela section after 23 days

Sri Lanka, Dec. 20 -- Train services on the Badulla-Ambewela section of the Upcountry Railway Line, which was severely damaged during the 'Ditwa' disaster, were restored and resumed this morning (20),... Read More


Kebabs, biryani and much more: Indian city on Unesco culinary list

Sri Lanka, Dec. 20 -- Mouth-watering kebabs, fragrant biryani and whipped cloud-like desserts. The northern Indian city of Lucknow has always been a food lovers' paradise, with locals and visitors sw... Read More


Cyclone destroyed over 106,800 hectares of paddy- Minister

Sri Lanka, Dec. 20 -- Trade, Commerce, Food Security and Cooperative Development Minister Wasantha Samarasinghe told Parliament yesterday that Cyclone Ditwah caused extensive damage to over 106,800 he... Read More


Executive Presidency will be abolished through a new Constitution - PM

Sri Lanka, Dec. 20 -- Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya informed Parliament yesterday (19) that the Executive Presidency will be abolished through the proposed new Constitution and a Parliamentary... Read More


Majority rooftop solar panel installers have recovered cost in three years - Minister

Sri Lanka, Dec. 20 -- Majority of those in the country who installed rooftop solar panels in their houses have fully recovered their capital cost within three years instead of the projected period of ... Read More


State revenue notches Rs. 5,124 Billion upto December 15

Sri Lanka, Dec. 20 -- Even in the midst of disaster, a remarkable financial progress has been achieved with state revenue reaching Rs.5,124 billion as of December 15 this year, marking a 103 percent i... Read More


SL business leaders explore strategic opportunities in Cambodia

Sri Lanka, Dec. 19 -- A Sri Lankan trade delegation recently concluded a strategic mission to Phnom Penh, Cambodia, coinciding with the Cambodia Agriculture Exhibition. The visit was organised by the ... Read More


Rapid Financial Relief for Disaster-Affected Businesses: Loan repayment periods extended

Sri Lanka, Dec. 19 -- To support the rapid recovery of industries and businesses affected by the Ditwaa Cyclone, the Ministry of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development held a special meeting on Dec... Read More


BOI targets USD 2 Bn investments in 2026

Sri Lanka, Dec. 19 -- The Board of Investment of Sri Lanka (BOI) has planned to attract about two billion US dollars of domestic and foreign investments in the country next year to strengthen the indu... Read More