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Government allocates Rs. 40.5 billion to strengthen agriculture sector

Sri Lanka, Feb. 17 -- The government has allocated Rs. 40,500 million in the 2025 budget to boost the agriculture sector, which employs nearly 30% of the country's workforce and is vital to the rural ... Read More


Government allocates Rs. 20 billion for SriLankan Airlines debt settlement

Sri Lanka, Feb. 17 -- The government has proposed a Rs. 20,000 million allocation in the 2025 budget to address SriLankan Airlines' legacy debt. This includes Rs. 10,000 million for loan capital repay... Read More


Amber heat index advisory (Caution level) issued for several provinces

Sri Lanka, Feb. 17 -- The Natural Hazards Early Warning Centre has issued an amber-level heat index advisory at 4:00 p.m. today (17), valid for February 18. The advisory applies to the Northern, North... Read More


A young man and a young woman hospitalized after party at hotel

Sri Lanka, Feb. 17 -- A young man and a young woman were admitted to the Kandy National Hospital today (17) after falling ill during a party at a hotel in the Palle Gunnepana area of Wattegama. Accor... Read More


House set on fire twice amidst tension in village

Sri Lanka, Feb. 17 -- A house in the Murippu area of Mulliyawalai, Mullaitivu, was set on fire for the second time yesterday (16), our correspondent reports. The previous day, the same house was part... Read More


Market gains in post-budget market activity

Sri Lanka, Feb. 17 -- The All Share Price Index (ASPI) of the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) closed at 17,156.05 today (17) after gaining by 219.36 points (1.30%). The turnover was Rs.5.4 billion. The ... Read More


Programs to Uplift the Living Standards of Malayagam Tamil People

Sri Lanka, Feb. 17 -- The Malayagam Tamil community, an integral part of the Sri Lankan nation, has faced significant challenges for a long time. Despite these challenges, their livelihoods remain bel... Read More


Budget 2025: Basic Salary Revisions

Sri Lanka, Feb. 17 -- Minimum Basic Salary The minimum monthly basic salary is increased by Rs. 15,750, effective from 01/04/2025. The revised minimum monthly basic salaries for government sector em... Read More


2025 budget summary estimates - Rs. 2,200 billion deficit

Sri Lanka, Feb. 17 -- President Anura Kumara Dissanayake presented the 2025 budget to Parliament today (17). According to the summary of estimates, the total income and receipts for the year are recor... Read More


Mainly dry weather expected over most parts of the island

Sri Lanka, Feb. 16 -- Mainly dry weather will prevail over most parts of the island. A cold weather can be expected in the Northern, North-central, Eastern, North-western and Central provinces during... Read More