Some hotels in Matara District underwater
Some tourist hotels in Akuressa in Matara District have been flooded affecting the tourism industry.
Israel, Palestine conflict likely to increase fuel prices - Ranil
While calling for assistance in facilitating the return of Israelis, including tourists and employees in Sri Lanka to Israel, the President had directed police to provide necessary security to the Israelis within Sri Lanka, the President's Media Division (PMD) said
Israel orders ‘Siege’ of Gaza; Hamas threatens to kill hostages
Israel’s defense minister said the authorities would block deliveries of food, water and fuel into the already blockaded enclave. A spokesman for Hamas’s military wing threatened to execute a hostage each time an Israeli airstrike hits Gazans in their homes.
Will National elections be postponed?
Govt moves to change parliamentary electoral system
The government has moved to change the parliamentary electoral system triggering fears in political circles whether it is yet another attempt to postpone the national elections including the Presidential Election pending next year, Daily Mirror learns.
Central Bank anticipates IMF Board approval by November
The Central Bank revealed that they anticipate the completion of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) first review by the end of this month with approval from its Board in November, with the subsequent process of debt restructuring in tandem with
Central Bank signs agreement with Govt. to retain 5% inflation target
The Central Bank has inked an agreement with the Government to uphold a 5% inflation rate, with a permissible 2 percent variation.
CoPE slams SL National Medicine Regulator for obstructing Auditor General
The officials of the National Medicines Regulatory Authority were accused of obstructing the duties of the Auditor General and failing to provide documentation requested by him at the sitting of the Committee on Public Enterprises (CoPE) in parliament recently.
Sri Lanka Tourism earnings soar to US $ 1.5 b by end of 3Q
Sri Lanka’s tourism sector has surged ahead in 2023, with earnings totalling nearly $ 1.5 billion in the first nine months of the year, alongside a notable influx of over 1.01 million visitors.
Central Bank expresses dismay on restructuring state banks
The Central Bank, the sole regulator of banks and financial institutions, is in the dark relating to a decision taken to restructure six state banks as indicated in a list issued by State Owned Enterprise Restructuring Unit (SRU) to the media, Central Bank (CB) Governor Nandalal Weerasighe proclaimed
Central Bank expresses dismay on restructuring state banks
The Central Bank, the sole regulator of banks and financial institutions, is in the dark relating to a decision taken to restructure six state banks as indicated in a list issued by State Owned Enterprise Restructuring Unit (SRU) to the media, Central Bank (CB) Governor Nandalal Weerasighe proclaimed
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What we know about Israeli hostages taken by Hamas
A "significant number" of Israeli civilians and soldiers are being held hostage by Palestinian militant group Hamas in the Gaza Strip, the Israeli military says.
New online revenue license system comes into force from today
The new system for issuing motor vehicle revenue licenses will be implemented from today (7), the Department of Motor Traffic (DMT) said.
New online revenue license system comes into force from today
The new system for issuing motor vehicle revenue licenses will be implemented from today (7), the Department of Motor Traffic (DMT) said.
Government to impose zero customs tariff for electric vehicle imports
Sri Lanka’s motor traders have raised serious concerns on the government’s decision to impose a zero customs tariff on the CIF value to import electric vehicles with power up to 500 kW or Plugin Hybrid Electric Vehicles (PEHV) up to 3000CC in semi-knockdown (SKD) form for local assembly.