Sri Lanka to be promoted as a world renowned Tourism and Sports destination
Nic Styles ex Wallabies player and coach, and General Manager of Melbourne Rebels (fifth from left) addressing the media at a press briefing at CR and FC pavilion yesterday.
SLEB to enter into a MoU with Japan Electricity Information Centre for technical cooperation
Ceylon Electricity Board has been cooperating with the Japan Electricity Information Centre since 2018.
Private company takes over maintenance of Beira Lake
The task of cleaning up the Beira Lake, removing the foul stench and maintaining water quality standards, is to be handed over to a private company, government sources said yesterday.
Sri Lanka grants permission to dock Chinese vessel amidst Indian’s concern
The Sri Lankan government has granted permission for the Chinese research ship ‘Shi Yan 6’ to dock in Sri Lanka amidst Indian concern.
BIA opens a state-of-the art Digital Voice Communication Switching System
Sri Lanka has replaced the 20-year-old air operation communication system at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Katunayake, with the latest Digital Voice Communication Switching System (DVCSS).
SL finance ministry to crack down on Pyramid schemes.
The State Minister of Finance, Ranjith Siyambalapitiya says that legal action will be taken under the Penal Code against the organizations and individuals who are carrying out or involved in Pyramid schemes.
Finance Ministry to survey all vehicles used by public entities
The Finance Ministry has decided to conduct a survey with the aim of getting information about the vehicles available in the Government Ministerial Departments, Institutional Boards and Provincial Councils and Local Government Institutions.
Ranindu wins International Masters Title
In a stunning display of strategic prowess, Ranindu Liyanage of Sri Lanka emerged victorious, claiming the prestigious International Master Title at the 29th Abu Dhabi International Chess Festival Masters event.
Sri Lanka’ launches Offshore Wind Roadmap
Offshore Wind Road Map for Sri Lanka was launched on Friday (Aug. 25), which provides a strategic analysis of the offshore wind development potential in the country, considering the opportunities and challenges under different offshore wind growth scenarios.
Switzerland pledges fullest support for development in the North
Switzerland has pledged to extend its fullest support for development projects in the Northern Province.
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SL government to import 50 more types of drugs in two weeks
50 more types of drugs that are in short supply to be imported within the next two weeks.
NIA apprehends accused in the India-Sri Lanka illegal drugs trade
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) in India has arrested another accused in the India-Sri Lanka illegal drugs and arms trade case relating to the attempts to revive the terror group Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE).
Two day duty leave for principals, teachers involved in evaluation of O/L exam
The Education Ministry has decided to grant two days of duty leave for all principals and teachers directly involved in the evaluation activities of the GCE Ordinary Level (O/L) examination.
Price of chicken reduced by Rs. 100
The poultry association has decided to reduce the price of a kilo of chicken by Rs. 100 with immediate effect, Agriculture Minister Mahinda Amaraweera said.