Wide Angle focuses on A New Dawn for Sri Lanka’s Democracy and Future
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Weekly Political Review
Sri Lanka’s New Era Begins with Anura Kumara Dissanayake's Victory
New Director General Legal of Presidential Secretariat appointed
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has appointed Senior Advocate J.M. Wijebandara as the Director General Legal of the Presidential Secretariat.
Who is Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah?
Sheikh Hassan Nasrallah, the leader of Lebanon's militant Shia Islamist Hezbollah movement, is one of the best known and most influential figures in the Middle East.
Govt. to conduct probe into e-visa fraud: Vijitha Herath
The government is to launch a probe into the controversial "e-visa" fraud, in outsourcing visa processing to a foreign company.
At least 43 dead as Helene pummels southeast US
At least 43 people have died and millions left without power on Friday as Hurricane Helene roared through the south-eastern US.
All taxpayers urged to settle 2023/2024 income tax payments by September 30
The Inland Revenue Department has urged all taxpayers to ensure that their final income tax payments for the 2023/2024 Year of Assessment are made by September 30, 2024.
Sri Lanka Gains Modest Economic Growth amid Political and Economic Challenges
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Weekly Economic Review
Judge says controversial women-only art exhibit is legal
A controversial women’s-only museum exhibit could soon re-open in Australia, after an appeal judge overturned a ruling that it breached anti-discrimination laws.
Israel striking Hezbollah with ‘full force’ despite ceasefire calls
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has told the country’s military to continue fighting with “full force” against the armed group Hezbollah, despite calls from the US and other allies for a ceasefire.
The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) says it purchased a significant amount of foreign exchange from the domestic market to bolster the Gross Official Reserves (GOR).
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The Monetary Policy Board of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has decided to maintain the Standing Deposit Facility Rate (SDFR) and the Standing Lending Facility Rate (SLFR) of the Central Bank at their current levels of 8.25 per cent and 9.25 per cent, respectively.
SriLankan Airlines Named Leading International Airline in South Asia
SriLankan Airlines has once again been recognized as the Leading International Airline in South Asia under the Visitors’ Choice Awards category at the South Asian Travel Awards (SATA) 2024, marking its second consecutive win in this prestigious category.
Chairman of Litro Gas resigns
Muditha Peiris has stepped down from his position as the Chairman of the Litro Gas Company. He has tendered his resignation effective from tomorrow (27).
WP Governor Hanif Yusuf calls for collective action to combat corruption
Newly appointed Western Province Governor, Billionaire Business leader and co-founder of Sri Lanka’s multinational logistics giant Expolanka Holdings PLC Hanif Yusuf Hanif Yusuf yesterday assumed office with a strong call for collaboration among stakeholder to tackle corruption and deliver the change that the public demands.