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SL economic growth will be 3%, says IMF

Sri Lanka, May 28 -- The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has approved the 5th and 6th reviews of Sri Lanka's Extended Fund Facility programme. Accordingly, Sri Lanka is set t... Read More


SL open to the world as a reliable partner, says PM

Sri Lanka, May 28 -- Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya said Sri Lanka is an open and reliable partner committed to regional cooperation and international relations. The Prime Minister made these ... Read More


Duo held for torching three-wheeler, sword attack

Sri Lanka, May 28 -- Two suspects linked to an incident in the Moragalla area of Aluthgama, where a man was seriously injured in a sword attack and his three-wheeler was set on fire and destroyed, wer... Read More


Youth who crossed from SJB to SLPP at Panadura rally apologises

Sri Lanka, May 28 -- Nirmal Fernando, the former Youth Affairs Secretary of the Samagi Jana Balawegaya who joined a rally led by Namal Rajapaksa in Panadura on May 24, has apologised over the incident... Read More


Rain to continue in southwestern regions

Sri Lanka, May 28 -- The Department of Meteorology has stated that the current rainy conditions in the southwestern parts of the island are expected to continue. Accordingly, the department announced... Read More


Father-son duo nabbed over illegal dumping and police threats

Sri Lanka, May 28 -- Father and son duo, have been arrested by the Miriihana Police after allegedly obstructing police officers and verbally abusing and threatening them while they were attempting to ... Read More


Police reveal female accomplice in Welikada OIC bribery case

Sri Lanka, May 28 -- The Colombo Central Crime Investigation Bureau (CCIB) informed the Colombo Chief Magistrate's Court today (28) that a woman is also involved in the alleged bribery case where Weli... Read More


2 arrested for illegal treasure hunting

Sri Lanka, May 28 -- 2 men were taken into custody this morning while excavating for buried treasure near the Malasnagala sacred site in Mahaaluthgamara, within the Mattala police division. Officers f... Read More


Customs meets May revenue target

Sri Lanka, May 28 -- The Sri Lanka Customs has achieved its revenue target for the month of May. The department stated that its revenue target for May was Rs. 187,801 million. However, within just t... Read More


Aswesuma allowance to be credited tomorrow

Sri Lanka, May 28 -- Under the first phase of the Aswesuma Welfare Benefit Scheme, the Welfare Benefits Board announced that Rs. 3,125.6 million will be credited to bank accounts tomorrow (29) as the ... Read More