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Prez asserts importance of Japanese investments for SL’s revival
President Ranil Wickremesinghe yesterday highlighted the importance of Japanese investments to push the revival of Sri Lanka while affirming commitment to stabilising and liberalising the economy and actively inviting ne…
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Sri Lanka needs to boost entrepreneurship to overcome ongoing crisis: CB Governor
Sri Lanka needs to step up efforts in enticing a larger proportion of its population across all provinces towards embracing entrepreneurship so that the impacts of the ongoing economic crisis would lessen, the Central Ba…
Source:DAILY MIRROR2023-5-262 -
President says Sri Lanka will apply for RCEP membership
In an effort to become more integrated in global trade, Sri Lanka will apply for membership to the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP), President Ranil Wickremesinghe announced yesterday.
Source:DAILY MIRROR2023-5-264 -
Refugees urge speeding up of resettlement procedure...
Refugees detained at the UNHCR Refugee Agency at Rosmead Place, Colombo 7, Tuesday staged a protest in front of the agency, demanding to speed up their resettlement procedures as the centre is to be removed from the loca…
Source:DAILY MIRROR2023-5-244 -
Sri Lanka on the brink of dengue hyper epidemic
With the dengue outbreak raging in the country, health experts warn that Sri Lanka is heading to a hyper or major epidemic wreaking havoc.
Source:DAILY MIRROR2023-5-230 -
Woman injured after group in a car tried to run over couple over prostitution ad
Three youths have been arrested by the Athurugiriya police for trying to run over a couple travelling on a motorcycle in Athurugiriya.
Source:DAILY MIRROR2023-5-211 -
Indian eggs imported to crush Monopoly hits a snag
Imported eggs from India have begun to appear in Sri Lankan markets priced at 35 rupees per egg.
Source:DAILY MIRROR2023-5-180 -
N’Eliya patients can’t believe their eyes after surgery
Approximately 20 individuals who underwent eye surgery at Nuwara Eliya General Hospital have unfortunately experienced a complete loss of vision.
Source:DAILY MIRROR2023-5-164 -
Sri Lankan scouts attending coronation ceremony of King Charles 111 meet president
The participation of the Sri Lankan Scouts at the Coronation Ceremony and meeting with the President was coordinated by Chief Commissioner Attorney-at-Law Janaprith Fernando
Source:DAILY MIRROR2023-5-91 -
Sri Lanka sees COVID spread again?
In the wake of an uptick in COVID-19 infections in the South-East Asian region, the Health Ministry in Sri Lanka urged the general public to abide by health precautions in the context of a slight increase in the number o…
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Possibility of lowering electricity bill by about 25%: PUCSL Chairman
With the sharp declining in prices of fuel and coal in the world market, there is a possibility of reducing the electricity consumption charges this country by about 25%, Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) …
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Face massive people’s struggle – Civil rights groups warn Govt.
Civil rights groups, Trade Unions and members of political parties gathering under one banner yesterday warned the government to face a massive people’s struggle
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Formal inquiries initiated over sexual advance allegation against ITN official
The Mass Media Ministry and the ITN have initiated formal inquiries into the allegations leveled by a popular female news caster of the government owned electronic media establishment against a senior official on the ins…
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X-press Pearl compensation :Experts smell a rat as Lankan authorities place hopes on Singapore
Four years after the MV X-Press Pearl container ship caught fire in Sri Lankan waters, local authorities continue to take a snail-paced approach to file a compensation claim.
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SL’s rice output projected to recover to pre-fertiliser ban levels next year
Sri Lanka’s rice output is on track to fully recover to the pre-fertiliser import ban levels next year, as the farmers regain access to imported chemical fertilisers with the approval of the International Monetary Fund …
Source:DAILY MIRROR2023-4-228 -
Tea exports down 22% in March, 15% in first quarter
Sri Lanka’s tea exports dipped 22 percent year-on-year (YoY) to 17.97 MnKgs in March continuing the declining trend seen in both tea production and exports in recent times, the data released by Forbes & Walker Tea Broke…
Source:DAILY MIRROR2023-4-210 -
USAID and IREX announce launch of MoJo Lanka Academy
The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and The International Research and Exchanges Board (IREX) have announced the launch of Mojolanka.lk, a website celebrating mobile journalism in Sri Lanka, an…
Source:DAILY MIRROR2023-4-120 -
Ranil to contest Presidential election, hints at poll early next year
President Ranil Wickremesinghe will contest the next Presidential Election and has hinted at a possible presidential poll to be held early next year, the Daily Mirror learns.
Source:Daily mirror online2023-4-82 -
March workers’ remittances record sharp increase to US$ 568mn
Workers’ remittances to Sri Lanka crossed the US$ 500 million mark for the first time since April 2021, data released by the Central Bank last evening showed.
Source:DAILY MIRROR2023-4-70 -
Making the best of Ramadan in quake-hit northwestern Syria
It is the middle of Ramadan across the Muslim world, including in the rebel-held Idlib region of northwestern Syria, although the celebrations are muted there with markets quiet and food prices skyrocketing.
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X-Press Pearl Disaster More harmful biotoxins found around Dikowita and Sarakkuwa seas
Almost a year after the X-Press Pearl Disaster off the Sri Lankan sea, harmful biotoxins were found around Dikowita and Sarakkuwa seas, Sri Jayawardenepura University Animal Science Department Senior Professor Pathmalal …
Source:DAILY MIRROR2023-4-69 -
Policy rates on hold as financial conditions ease
The Monetary Board of the Central Bank left the key policy rates unchanged at the current levels
Source:DAILY MIRROR2023-4-50 -
Lawmakers paying 36% as tax and their salaries exposed !
The government has introduced different income brackets under the ‘Pay As You Earn Tax’ (PAYE) system. If you earn between 100,000 to 141,667 rupees per month, you’ll be charge 6% in taxes for what’s earned above Rs …
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Sri Lanka and ASEAN countries to strengthen relations
A meeting chaired by Foreign Affairs State Minister Tharaka Balasuriya was held at the Ministry on Thursday with regard to strengthening relations between Sri Lanka and the ASEAN countries.
Source:Adaderana2023-4-10 -
Govt. committed to building a digitized modern Sri Lanka - President
President Ranil Wickremesinghe says the incumbent government is committed to building a digitalized modern Sri Lanka.
Source:Adaderana2023-4-10 -
Govt. allocate funds for education, health, not for industrial development
The Sri Lankan government spent large sums of money on free education and health care for the country, but did not spend that much on research and development in the education sector, Plantation Industries Minister Rames…
Source:DAILY MIRROR2023-3-311 -
Conservationists urge public to act with caution
The leopard that has been spotted is a 5-6 month old male cub and from a wildlife point of view it is a rare species.
Source:DAILY MIRROR2023-3-312 -
Sri Lanka slashes fuel prices in welcome relief amid crisis
Sri Lanka’s government on Wednesday announced significant cuts in fuel prices, providing welcome relief for many after a year of shortages and skyrocketing prices amid the country’s worst economic crisis.
Source:SunOnline International2023-3-301 -
President to deliver keynote address at CA Sri Lanka’s economic forum
CA Sri Lanka is organising a CEO discussion forum called “Economic Dialogue - IMF and Beyond” to facilitate a productive conversation among key stakeholders, including business leaders, policymakers, and economics expe…
Source:DAILY MIRROR2023-3-290 -
13,200 liters of Diesel, Petrol dispatched this morning: Ministry
The Power and Energy Ministry said that 6,600 liters (86 loads) of Lanka Auto Diesel and 6,600 liters (122 loads) of Petrol 92 were dispatched from the CPSTL distribution terminals and regional depots this morning.
Source:The Daily mirror2023-3-290 -
Less traffic on Colombo roads as people fear fuel shortage
Several roads leading to Colombo City and within the city were seen less traffic this morning. Many believed it was due to the fear of fuel shortages due to the Trade Union action by the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC…
Source:The Daily mirror2023-3-290 -
SL Forex reserves on rise
Foreign exchange reserves are assets held on Central Bank in Foreign currencies.
Source:DAILY MIRROR2023-3-280 -
Cabinet nod for key global fuel suppliers to enter retail market
The Cabinet granted approval for three leading global fuel suppliers – China’s Sinopec, Australia’s United Petroleum and RM Parks of the United States of America – to enter the fuel retail market in Sri Lanka in coll…
Source:DAILY MIRROR2023-3-282 -
Govt. mulls Irish-style implementation unit for IMF programe
With the aim of ensuring a smooth continuation of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) programe by averting possible hiccups leading to suspension of the programe.
Source:DAILY MIRROR2023-3-271 -
“I will not allow school children to be held hostage by various groups” - RW
President Ranil Wickremesinghe today said that he would not allow school children to be taken hostage by various groups and he would declare schools as an essential service if the teacher issues are not solved soon.
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Water Board employees on a token strike today
Thereby, all employees of NWSDB offices and workstations will join the trade union action from 9.00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m. today.
Source:Adaderana2023-3-2311 -
Hon. Dilan Perera appointed as Chair of the Sectoral Oversight Committee on Reconciliation and National Unity
Hon. Dilan Perera has been appointed as Chair of the Sectoral Oversight Committee on Reconciliation and National Unity (21) at the Committee meeting held in Parliament.
Source:news.ik2023-3-223 -
Unit 3 of Norochcholai power plant suffers breakdown
According to him, the third generating unit was supposed to undergo major overhaul maintenance in April.
Source:Adaderana2023-3-195 -
Import of South Indian eggs: Sri Lanka walks on Indian eggshells
The bird flu virus H5N1 had spread rapidly in Namakkal and Kerala since October 2022 Eggs brought from India can be sold in Sri Lanka for 15 rupees.
Source:SunOnline International2023-3-187 -
A seat fit for the Executive
Civil society activists and political party activists staged a protest near Independence Square in Colombo on March 14, 2023, protesting the government's continuous tear gas attacks on protesters.
Source:The Daily mirror2023-3-152 -
Smuggled gold worth Rs.160mn seized at BIA
Five suspects who were attempting to smuggle a stock of gold worth more than Rs.160 million were apprehended by the customs officers at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) this morning.
Source:DAILY MIRROR2023-3-117 -
SL monks conferred with honorary religious titles by Myanmar govt.
Six Sri Lankan Theros were conferred with Honorary Religious Titles “Abhidhaja Maha Rattha Guru” and “Aggamahapanditha” by the Government of Myanmar.
Source:DAILY MIRROR2023-3-105 -
China backs Sri Lanka debt plan, sources say, paving way for IMF loan: Report
China has given assurances that it will support Sri Lanka’s debt restructuring, clearing the biggest hurdle for the South Asian nation to secure a $2.9 billion bailout from the International Monetary Fund.
Source:DAILY MIRROR2023-3-94 -
IMF Defends tax hike in Sri Lanka
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has defended the tax reforms which has drawn strong public opposition in Sri Lanka.
Source:DAILY MIRROR2023-3-37 -
China tells IMF willing to take constructive part in debt talks
Premier Li Keqiang told the head of the International Monetary Fund that China is open to participating in multilateral efforts to help heavily indebted nations “in a constructive manner,” China Central Television repo…
Source:DAILY MIRROR2023-3-29 -
World Bank’s IFC extends US $ 400mn financing to three Sri Lankan banks
To support Sri Lanka amid an ongoing economic crisis, the International Finance Corporation (IFC), the investment arm of the World Bank, is providing a cross-currency swap facility to three of Sri Lanka’s leading nation…
Source:DAILY MIRROR2023-2-285 -
Scout Movement celebrates its 166th birthday...
On the occasion of the 166th birthday of the founder of the Scout Movement, lunch and a donation of emergency medicine were provided for the patients receiving treatment at Karapitiya Cancer Ward.
Source:DAILY MIRROR2023-2-245 -
SL Army UN Peacekeeper’s remains flown home
The mortal remains of Mali-based UN Peacekeeper of the Sri Lanka Army who recently died of a cardiac arrest while serving the Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA) were brought to the island…
Source:The Daily mirror2023-2-231 -
Parliament can be dissolved any time now
President can dissolve the House when the Legislature completes two and a half years of its terms.
Source:DAILY MIRROR2023-2-220 -
China already offers SL debt extension: China
China has already provided Sri Lanka with a letter supporting the sustainability of SL’s debt.
Source:DAILY MIRROR2023-2-215
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