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Laugfs gas prices unchanged for June

Sri Lanka, June 5 -- Laugfs Gas Company has announced that there will be no revision to gas prices for June. Accordingly, current market prices will remain valid for the coming month as well, the com... Read More


"I told Kapila that he should surrender to court": PC Arsekularatne tells court

Sri Lanka, June 5 -- President's Counsel Rienzie Arsekularatne, Attorney Udara Muhandirum, and the Officer-in-Charge of Kollupitiya Police Station, Chief Inspector Lalith Kumarasiri Bandara - gave evi... Read More


US Trade Policy uncertainty highlights the need for diversification and value addition in Sri Lankan exports

Sri Lanka, June 5 -- Uncertainty in United States trade policy has underscored the need for Sri Lanka to strengthen relationships with more reliable trading partners and focus on higher value-added ex... Read More


Harsha de Silva warns of rising pressure on Rupee amid weak market confidence

Sri Lanka, June 5 -- Opposition MP Dr. Harsha de Silva has expressed concern over the recent depreciation of the Sri Lankan rupee, warning that weakening confidence in the government's economic manage... Read More


Rumesh Tharanga wins Rome Diamond League with historic throw

Sri Lanka, June 5 -- Proper training methods led to the success of javelin champion Rumesh Tharanga, according to his father, P.T. Premakeerthi. Tharanga won the event at the Rome Diamond League athl... Read More


SL official reserve assets rise by 1.6%

Sri Lanka, June 5 -- Sri Lanka's official reserve assets increased by 1.6% in May, the Central Bank of Sri Lanka has announced. Accordingly, the country's official reserves, which stood at USD 6.766 ... Read More


Fertiliser subsidy raised to Rs. 30,000 per hectare

Sri Lanka, June 5 -- The government has taken steps to increase the fertiliser subsidy provided per hectare for the Yala season to Rs. 30,000. Speaking at a press briefing on current fertiliser stock... Read More


Local gold prices drop

Sri Lanka, June 5 -- Gold prices in Sri Lanka have declined compared to last week. Accordingly, the price of a 24-carat gold sovereign was recorded at Rs. 386,000 today. Meanwhile, a 22-carat gold s... Read More


Govt. concerned over Kuwait airport attack

Sri Lanka, June 5 -- Sri Lanka raises deep concern over the attack on civilian infrastructure at Kuwait International Airport that left three Sri Lankan nationals injured, the Ministry of Foreign Affa... Read More


Finance Ministry seeks public proposals to boost state revenue

Sri Lanka, June 5 -- The Revenue Management Committee of the Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development has called for proposals, policy recommendations and analytical reports from local e... Read More