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Sri Lanka's economy nears pre-crisis level: CBSL Governor

Sri Lanka, Aug. 26 -- The national economy has returned to nearly pre-crisis levels following a rapid turnaround from its worst downturn, according to Central Bank Governor Dr Nandalal Weerasinghe. S... Read More


New US envoy aims to deepen Sri Lanka-US relations

Sri Lanka, Aug. 26 -- U.S. Ambassador to Sri Lanka Eric Meyer formally commenced his ambassadorial tenure on August 25 after presenting his credentials to President Anura Kumara Dissanayake. Followin... Read More


Chinese Ambassador presents credentials to President

Sri Lanka, Aug. 26 -- Chinese Ambassador-designate to Sri Lanka Wei Huaxiang, who arrived on August 11 to assume his post, presented his credentials to President Anura Kumara Dissanayake at the Presid... Read More


Sri Lanka resume Day 4 at 265/8 against India

Sri Lanka, Aug. 26 -- Day four of the second Test cricket match against India at the SSC Grounds in Colombo takes place today. At the close of play on the third day yesterday (25), the Sri Lanka team... Read More


Unregulated online gambling costs Sri Lanka billions in uncollected taxes

Sri Lanka, Aug. 26 -- Government missing out on online gambling revenue while taxpayers carry the burden Millions of rupees in revenue are slipping through the fingers of the government as the rapidl... Read More


Opposition leader highlights unity and coexistence in Milad-un-Nabi message

Sri Lanka, Aug. 26 -- Leader of the Opposition Sajith Premadasa issued a special greeting message for the Milad-un-Nabi festival, the birth anniversary celebration of the Holy Prophet Muhammad. In th... Read More


Fairly heavy showers expected in several areas

Sri Lanka, Aug. 26 -- Showers can occur at times in Western, Sabaragamuwa, and North-Western provinces, as well as in Kandy, Nuwara Eliya, Galle, and Matara districts. According to the Department of ... Read More


President and Prime Minister issue special greetings for Milad-un-Nabi

Sri Lanka, Aug. 26 -- President Anura Kumara Dissanayake and Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya issued special messages wishing for the Milad-un-Nabi festival, the birth anniversary celebration of the ... Read More


Case against Mahindananda to be called in December

Sri Lanka, Aug. 26 -- Colombo Additional Magistrate Asanga S. Bodaragama ordered yesterday (25) to call the case filed by the Bribery Commission against two suspects, including former Minister of Agri... Read More


Heavy traffic reported at several expressway locations

Sri Lanka, Aug. 26 -- The Road Development Authority says that heavy traffic congestion has arisen at several locations on the expressway network. Accordingly, it is reported that traffic congestion ... Read More