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Non Cabinet Minister of State Plantation Enterprises Reforms and State Minister of Finance, Ranjith Siyambalapitiya, announced that in the first quarter of this year, state revenue has reached an impressive Rs. 834 billion. This achievement not only surpasses the projected revenue but also indicates a growth of 6%. The state minister emphasized that with prudent financial management and a consiste...
- Sri Lanka’s United Motors Lanka’s net profit rise by 71% (Category: Breaking News)
- State revenue in first quarter of 2024 exceeds expectations – Ranjith Siyambalapitiya (Category: Breaking News)
- State revenue surged by 6% in Q1 2024 exceeding expectations - Siyambalapitiya (Category: Breaking News)
- Revenue collection exceeds target for first quarter by more than Rs. 45 billion (Category: Breaking News)
The Japanese Government has provided a grant of US$3 million through the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), to strengthen inland fisheries and improve rural livelihoods in partnership with the Ministry of Fisheries of Sri Lanka.
- Sri Lanka Fisheries Corporation earning a daily profit of 4.5 million (Category: Breaking News)
- Fishy Matter (Category: Business)
- VIDEO: Petition calls for cormorant cull (Category: Technology)
- AUDIO: 'We have to abandon discarding fish' (Category: Technology)
Non Cabinet Minister of State Plantation Enterprises Reforms and State Minister of Finance, Ranjith Siyambalapitiya, announced that in the first quarter of this year, state revenue has reached an impressive Rs. 834 billion. This achievement not only surpasses the projected revenue but also indicates a growth of 6%. The state minister emphasized that with prudent […]
- Want your HST cheque? File a tax return (Category: CanadaOntario Features)
- Inland Revenue Dept. earns revenue of 105% exceeding expected targets (Category: Breaking News)
- Govt rejects speed camera revenue claim (Category: Australia, Victoria)
- State revenue increases by 19% (Category: Breaking News)
Former Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad is among individuals being investigated in connection with a graft probe involving his sons, the head of Malaysia s Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) said on Thursday.
President Ranil Wickremesinghe expressed his dedication to fostering an economic landscape in the nation that would prevent future struggles among its citizens. Emphasizing the swift reconstruction of the economy within a mere two-year span, he underscored his resolve to elevate the standard of living by fortifying the economy s resilience.
Iran s President Ebrahim Raisi has called for expanding ties with Asian countries, particularly Pakistan and Sri Lanka, to strengthen bilateral, regional, and international cooperation.
President Ranil Wickremesinghe emphasized the necessity for Global South countries to capitalize on their strengths and collaborate effectively. He underscored the importance of their voices in tackling global challenges like climate change, food security, debt management, digitization, technological advancement, and achieving the Sustainable Development Goals.
The “Uma Diya Janani” multipurpose development project, marked as a significant irrigation initiative following the Mahaweli movement, was officially handed over to the public yesterday morning (24) by the Presidents of Iran and Sri Lanka. Iranian President Dr. Ibrahim Raisi, attending the event at President Ranil Wickremesinghe’s invitation, received a warm welcome.
- Uma Thurman Is Pregnant! (Category: Breaking News)
- Phase one of Uma Oya project completed  Minister (Category: Breaking News)
- Two units of Uma Oya Hydro Power Plant to be added to national grid (Category: Breaking News)
- Uma Oya Multipurpose Development Project inaugurated (Category: Breaking News)
The meeting between Iranian President Dr. Ibrahim Raisi who arrived in Sri Lanka to attend the inauguration of the Uma Oya Multipurpose Development Project and President Ranil Wickremesinghe took place yesterday (24) afternoon at the Presidential Secretariat.
Australians and Kiwis in Sri Lanka commemorated Anzac Day, Thursday, a national day of remembrance in Australia and New Zealand. Anzac Day broadly commemorates all Australians and New Zealanders who served and died in all wars, conflicts, and peacekeeping operations and the contribution and suffering of all those who have served. Observed on 25 April each year, Anzac […]
- Sri Lanka thrash Bangladesh by 192 runs to sweep Test series 2-0 (Category: Breaking News)
- Janashakthi Group-Sponsored Inaugural “Battle of the Golden Blues” Concludes with a Draw (Category: Breaking News)
- India lifts export ban on onions for Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- New Zealand seals dramatic win over Sri Lanka to claim T20 series (Category: Breaking News)
The Sri Lanka Freedom Party s (SLFP) faction led by Minister Nimal Siripala de Silva has appointed MP Duminda Dissanayake as the party s Acting General Secretary.
The Meteorology Department has issued a Heat Index Advisory for Northern, North-central, Western, Sabaragamuwa, Eastern, Southern and North-Western provinces and Monaragala district for tomorrow (26).
Cinnamon Lakeside Colombo proudly welcomes a new era of leadership with the appointment of Nazoomi Azhar as its new General Manager. With over 25 years of experience managing renowned hotels in the United Kingdom, Mr. Azhar brings a wealth of expertise to strengthen the hotel’s legacy with a fresh perspective and commitment to excellence. Azhar’s […]
- Cinnamon Hotels & Resorts appoints Kamal Munasinghe as General Manager for Cinnamon Grand Colomb... (Category: Breaking News)
- Cinnamon Hotels & Resorts appoints Kamal Munasinghe as General Manager for Cinnamon Grand Colomb... (Category: Breaking News)
- Cinnamon Colombo Hotels elevates appreciation event to reinforce commitment to guest safety and ... (Category: Breaking News)
- The dry-aged steak guy returns home for London Grill take-over (Category: Breaking News)
The ICCPR Act was weaponized against freedom of expression in Sri Lanka, Amnesty International said in its Annual Report 2023/24. The report noted that in January last year, authorities arrested social media commentator Sepal Amarasinghe for comments made on YouTube deemed offensive to Buddhism. He was only released following an unconditional public apology in February. […]
- BASL raises concerns over barricading of roads leading to Galle Face (Category: Breaking News)
- Road leading to Parliament at Polduwa junction closed (Category: Breaking News)
- Australians warned of protests in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Ban on NPP protest near President’s office and house (Category: Breaking News)
Foreign Minister Ali Sabry is scheduled to leave for Riyadh, Saudi Arabia to attend the World Economic Forum’s Special Meeting on Global Cooperation, Growth and Energy for Development which will be held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia from 28-29 April 2024. Convened by the World Economic Forum, the Special Meeting in Riyadh is expected to bring […]
- Sri Lanka eyes US$5 billion in foreign funds after debt restructure (Category: Breaking News)
- Ali Sabry to have talks in Doha (Category: Breaking News)
- Foreign Minister to have talks in Saudi Arabia (Category: Breaking News)
- Ali Sabry to visit India to attend Raisina Dialogue (Category: Breaking News)
Japan has provided a grant of US$3 million through the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), to strengthen inland fisheries and improve rural livelihoods in partnership with the Ministry of Fisheries in Sri Lanka. The US$ 3 million initiative will bolster food and nutritional security and fortify resilience by establishing four community […]
- Japan provides $ 4.6 million through FAO to boost paddy production in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Japan provides $3M through FAO to strengthen inland fisheries in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Japan working with UN to empower women in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- UK provides £880,000 to help Sri Lankan fishing community (Category: Breaking News)
Former President Maithripala Sirisena has sent a letter of demand to Minister Mahinda Amaraweera, seeking Rs. 1 billion in damages over defamation. The former President has accused Amaraweera of making false and malicious comments to the media. Sirisena said that legal action will be initiated against Minister Amaraweera if Rs. 1 billion in is not […]
- Order preventing Sirisena from functioning as SLFP Chairman extended (Category: Breaking News)
- Police seal SLFP headquarters as internal rift intensifies (Category: Breaking News)
- CBK obtains order preventing Sirisena from functioning as SLFP Chairman (Category: Breaking News)
- Sirisena refuses to make a statement in court (Category: Breaking News)
Former President Gotabaya Rajapksa has accused His Eminence Malcolm Cardinal Ranjith of telling lies at an event held to mark the fifth anniversary of the Easter Sunday suicide bombings. Issuing a statement, Rajapksa noted that the Cardinal had said that the day after the report of the Presidential Commission of Inquiry on the Easter Sunday […]
- SJB gives written assurance to Catholic Church on Easter attacks (Category: Breaking News)
- Gotabaya Rajapaksa refutes Cardinal Ranjith’s allegations on Easter Sunday Attacks (Category: Breaking News)
- NPP gives Cardinal written assurance over Easter attacks (Category: Breaking News)
- Final report on Easter attacks handed over to President (Category: Breaking News)
Chinese state energy giant Sinopec is pushing for greater access to Sri Lanka s market, where rival India is also seeking to expand its presence, as it looks to build its first fully-controlled overseas refinery, reflecting a change in the firm s global strategy to compensate for slowing demand growth at home.
President Ranil Wickremesinghe appealed to the public not to back another ‘Aragalaya’. He said there is no need to create instability and force the economy to collapse. The President sought support to move forward and create a better Sri Lanka. He was speaking at the opening of the luxury hotel ITC Ratnadipa in Colombo. The […]
- Luxury hotel ITC Ratnadipa opens in Colombo (Category: Breaking News)
- Taj withdrew from Nuwara Eliya following public protests (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka to hold Foreign Office Consultations with Kazakhstan (Category: Breaking News)
- New DG appointed to Bribery or Corruption commission (Category: Breaking News)
Popular tutor and author Upul Shantha Sannasgala was arrested and later granted bail. Sannasgala was arrested for allegedly defrauding an individual of Rs. 1 million. He was later released on bail by the Welisara Magistrate’s Court. (Colombo Gazette)
- Upul Shantha Sannasgala arrested (Category: Breaking News)
- Upul Shantha Sannasgala arrested (Category: Breaking News)
- Vassana Sihinaya coming soon (Category: Entertainment)
- Minister appreciates APLA decision (Category: Breaking News)
The luxury hotel ITC Ratnadipa was declared open by President Ranil Wickremesinghe in Colombo, Thursday. The flagship hospitality icon of ITC Hotels was inaugurated in the presence of Prime Minister of Sri Lanka, Dinesh Gunewardena, Indian High Commissioner to Sri Lanka Santosh Jha and Sanjiv Puri, Chairman and Managing Director, ITC Ltd, India. The luxury […]
- ITC Ratnadipa, Colombo welcomes Sujeet Kumar as General Manager (Category: Breaking News)
- ‘ITC Ratnadipa Colombo’ opens (Category: Breaking News)
- Super-luxury hotel ITC Ratnadipa Colombo declared open (Category: Breaking News)
- අහස යා කළ Ratnadipa (Category: Sinhala)
‘ITC Ratnadipa Colombo’ the 352 room super luxury hotel was declared open by President Ranil Wickremesinghe today (25). ITC’s Hotel Group one of India’s leading luxury hotel chains, is reported to have invested close to US $ 500 million through it’s subsidiary Welcom Hotels Lanka.
- Unarmed man robs Lonsdale Hotel (Category: South Australia)
- Man found dead at local hotel likely overdosed on heroin, police say (Category: USA, Indiana)
- Man found dead at local hotel likely overdosed on heroin, police say (Category: USA, Indiana)
- Man found dead at local hotel likely overdosed on heroin, police say (Category: USA, Indiana)
Sri Lanka and Singapore have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with a view to working together to promote the boating and yachting industries.
The Japanese International Cooperation Agency (JICA) has agreed to commence the second phase of the Anuradhapura North Water Supply Project, says State Minister of Finance Shehan Semasinghe.
Sri Lanka s Foreign Minister Ali Sabry is scheduled to leave for Riyadh, Saudi Arabia to attend the World Economic Forum s Special Meeting on Global Cooperation, Growth and Energy for Development which will be held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia from 28-29 April 2024.
At least 118 inmates escaped from prison after heavy rains on Wednesday night damaged the facility in Suleja near the Nigerian capital, a prison service spokesperson said.
- Suspect escaped from the Jaffna prison (Category: Breaking News)
- LTTE suspects at Mahara to be transferred towards Aunuradhapura prison (Category: Breaking News)
- Prisoner found dead at Vavuniya prison (Category: Breaking News)
- New Mexico tax preparer admits reporting false information (Category: USA, New Mexico)
Former President Maithripala Sirisena has sent a letter of demand to Minister Mahinda Amaraweera, seeking Rs. 1 billion in damages over defamation.
TNA leader and Trincomalee District Parliamentarian R. Sampanthan has been granted leave of three months from attending Parliament sessions.
Popular lecturer Upul Shantha Sannasgala has been arrested by the Kandana Police in connection with an alleged fraud.
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