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Sri Lanka sells Rs. 120 billion in treasury bonds across three maturities

Sri Lanka, Sept. 14 -- Sri Lanka sold Rs. 120 billion in treasury bonds maturing in 2030, 2034, and 2037, according to data from the Public Debt Management Office. Official figures show all offered R... Read More


Halwala records highest rainfall of 119.2mm

Sri Lanka, Sept. 14 -- The highest rainfall of 119.2 millimetres during the past 24 hours ending at 6:00 AM today was recorded in the Halwala area of the Kalutara District. Elpitiya area in the Galle... Read More


Sri Lanka, Thailand sign two labour pacts

Sri Lanka, Sept. 14 -- Sri Lanka and Thailand have strengthened bilateral cooperation in the labour sector by signing two agreements aimed at promoting safe and regulated employment opportunities for ... Read More


UNFPA hands over emergency supplies to strengthen Lanka's disaster response for Women

Sri Lanka, Sept. 14 -- To help ensure that the health, safety, and dignity of women and girls remain protected during emergencies and disasters, the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) today handed... Read More


Private fuel distributors seek urgent return of cost-reflective pricing

Sri Lanka, Sept. 13 -- Private fuel distributors operating in the island have urged the government to urgently re-implement a cost-reflective pricing mechanism, following severe cash flow strains and ... Read More


Prof. Savitri Goonesekere calls for a new Constitution to abolish the Executive Presidency

Sri Lanka, Sept. 13 -- Sri Lanka needs a new Constitution that abolishes the Executive Presidency and establishes a parliamentary system with the Prime Minister at the centre of government, eminent le... Read More


Joint opposition defeats NPP to win Eppawala Multi-Purpose Co-operative Society election

Sri Lanka, Sept. 13 -- The joint opposition has secured victory in the election held yesterday (12) to select general assembly representatives for the Eppawala Multi-Purpose Co-operative Society, defe... Read More


Government has created necessary framework to punish corrupt and criminals, says President Anura Kumara Dissanayake

Sri Lanka, Sept. 13 -- President Anura Kumara Dissanayake stated today (13) that the current government has successfully established the necessary legal and social framework to properly punish corrupt... Read More


SLPP launched its "people's struggle for the nation's self-respect" - Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa

Sri Lanka, Sept. 13 -- Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa stated that the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) launched its "people's struggle for the nation's self-respect" from the historic city of An... Read More


Government gazettes bill introducing mandatory dog registration

Sri Lanka, Sept. 13 -- The Ministry of Public Administration, Provincial Councils and Local Government has published a new bill in the gazette requiring all dogs to be registered annually with their r... Read More