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Dr. Sulakshana Jayawardena appointed Acting Chairman BOI

Sri Lanka, April 8 -- The Board of Investment (BOI) of Sri Lanka announced the appointment of Dr. Sulakshana Jayawardena as its acting Chairman. A veteran of the Sri Lankan Administrative Service (SLA... Read More


Gold prices surge to record highs amid global rally and rupee depreciation

Sri Lanka, April 8 -- Sri Lankan gold prices soared to new highs today, driven primarily by the continued surge in global gold prices and the depreciation of the Sri Lankan rupee. Secretary of the Al... Read More


Drug prevention campaign launched in Nuwara Eliya

Sri Lanka, April 8 -- Local tourists, residents, and vehicle owners in Nuwara Eliya received guidance on drug prevention today as part of a national operation titled "Country Together." The Nuwara Eli... Read More


12-hour water cuts for several areas

Sri Lanka, April 8 -- Water supplies will remain restricted for 12 hours in multiple regions served by the Labugama and Kalatuwawa water treatment plants. The National Water Supply and Drainage Board ... Read More


Renovated Petta Central Bus Stand handed over to the public

Sri Lanka, April 8 -- The Pettah Central Bus Stand, modernised with the labour contribution of the Sri Lanka Air Force, was handed over to the public a short while ago. The renovation of the two-termi... Read More


Renovated Pettah Central Bus Stand opens today

Sri Lanka, April 8 -- The Pettah Central Bus Stand, renovated with labour contribution from the Sri Lanka Air Force, is scheduled for inauguration today (08) at 10:00 a.m. The modernisation project, c... Read More


Lanka IOC increases super diesel price

Sri Lanka, April 8 -- Super diesel prices are set to rise effective from today (8), according to a decision by Lanka IOC. The company announced that the new price for a litre of super diesel is Rs. 6... Read More


Afternoon thundershowers in several provinces

Sri Lanka, April 8 -- Showers or thundershowers may occur in parts of the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Southern, and North-Western provinces, as well as the Kandy, Nuwara Eliya, and Monaragala districts aft... Read More


Substandard cosmetic manufacturing plant raided

Sri Lanka, April 8 -- Consumer Affairs Authority officials raided an establishment producing substandard creams falsely marketed as natural beauty products. These items were reportedly distributed and... Read More


Kuwait Airways to recommence Colombo operations from 15 April 2026

Sri Lanka, April 8 -- Kuwait Airways, the national carrier of the State of Kuwait, will recommence flight operations to Colombo from Wednesday, 15 April 2026, further strengthening air connectivity be... Read More