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National Poson Festival from June 7-13

Srilanka, June 1 -- The National Poson Festival will be held with full State patronage from June 7 to 13 in Anuradhapura and Mihintale, the cradle of Buddhism in Sri Lanka, on the theme, "Let the worl... Read More


"National Tax Week" from tomorrow

Srilanka, June 1 -- A "National Tax Week" has been declared from June 2 (tomorrow) to increase awareness on tax matters and to widen the tax base. President Anura Kumara Dissanayake will preside at t... Read More


Govt can't grant ad hoc benefits to certain companies - Deputy Minister Chathuranga Abeysinghe

Srilanka, June 1 -- The Government is taking proactive measures to reduce the manufacturing cost incurred by companies in running their businesses in the country, said Industries and Entrepreneurship ... Read More


Govt to fast-track direct procurement of medicines

Srilanka, June 1 -- The Ministry of Health and Mass Media yesterday unveiled plans to obtain direct assistance from foreign Governments to secure essential medicines and pharmaceutical supplies until ... Read More


Who will pay for Sri Lanka's fertiliser scandal?

Sri Lanka, May 25 -- As Sri Lanka's economy slowly recovers from one crisis after another, the 2021 scandal involving fertiliser imported from China now stands as a stark reminder of how political neg... Read More


CIABOC to intensify raids following DMT arrests

Sri Lanka, May 25 -- The Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) says it has received additional information about personnel at several State entities engaging in acts ... Read More


Kaviratne to remain as SJB rocked by Matale resignations

Sri Lanka, May 25 -- Matale District Samagi Jana Balwegaya (SJB) MP Rohini Kaviratne said yesterday that she will not be resigning from the SJB despite the disappointment regarding the main opposition... Read More


Final rites of Malini Fonseka with State honours tomorrow

Sri Lanka, May 25 -- Malini Fonseka, widely hailed as the Queen of Sinhala Cinema, passed away yesterday morning at a private hospital following a brief illness. She was 78. Silver screen sensation F... Read More


Yeti Open Squash finals on June 1

Sri Lanka, May 25 -- Over 280 top-ranked players are vying for honours in the Yeti Open Squash Championship 2025, which is now in progress at the Air Force Squash Complex in Ratmalana. This annual na... Read More


Mahanama edge DSS to clinch inaugural T20 encounter

Sri Lanka, May 25 -- Mahanama College edged out D. S Senanayake College by eight runs under the DLS method in the inaugural Battle of the Golds T20 cricket encounter played under lights at the CCC Gro... Read More