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Sri Lanka Slashes Electricity Tariffs by 20-pct Effective Midnight

Sri Lanka, Jan. 17 -- The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) has announced a reduction in electricity tariffs by 20%, effective from midnight today, for the first six months of 2025. Th... Read More


CSE Partners with NCDEX to Explore Opportunities in Derivatives & Commodities Trading

Sri Lanka, Jan. 17 -- The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) and the National Commodity and Derivatives Exchange (NCDEX) of India, recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate and expl... Read More


Thai National Security Council Secretary-General reaffirms commitment to rescuing victims in Myanmar

Sri Lanka, Jan. 16 -- Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Sri Lanka, E.A.S. Wijayanthi Edirisinghe called on Secretary-General of the National Security Council (NSC) of Thailand, Chatchai Bangc... Read More


Sri Lanka and Thailand strengthen defence cooperation

Sri Lanka, Jan. 16 -- Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Sri Lanka in Thailand, Wijayanthi Edirisinghe met with Vice Minister for the Office of the Prime Minister of Thailand, General Nipat Th... Read More


CA Sri Lanka submits budget proposals to support national revival and growth

Sri Lanka, Jan. 16 -- The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka (CA Sri Lanka), the country's premier national accounting body, submitted a set of comprehensive proposals for consideration i... Read More


USD 3.7 Bn Foreign Direct Investment Secured During President's First State Visit to China

Sri Lanka, Jan. 16 -- During President Anura Kumara Disanayake's four-day state visit to China, Sri Lanka marked a significant milestone by securing the largest foreign direct investment to date, the ... Read More


Joint Statement: Sri Lanka reaffirms commitment to one-China principle; opposes "Taiwan independence"

Sri Lanka, Jan. 16 -- The People's Republic of China and the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka have issued a joint statement reaffirming their mutual support on core issues and major concerns... Read More


President Anura Kumara Disanayaka to undertake a State Visit to China

Sri Lanka, Jan. 11 -- President Anura Kumara Disanayaka will undertake a State Visit to the People's Republic of China from 14-17 January 2025 at the invitation of President Xi Jinping. During the vi... Read More


VIDEO: Mark Zuckerberg on Ending Fact Checking & Being Pressured by Biden Administration

Sri Lanka, Jan. 11 -- YouTube An error occurred. Try watching this video on www.youtube.com, or enable JavaScript if it is disabled in your browser. YouTube An error occurred. Try watching this video... Read More


Port City Colombo Celebrates Groundbreaking Of Luxury Marina Development

Sri Lanka, Jan. 11 -- Port City Colombo celebrated the groundbreaking of the Marina Development at Port City Colombo with a special ceremony held on 10th January 2025. The occasion was graced by Chief... Read More