Around 100 MPs yet to retun weapons issued during 1980 to 1990
It was revealed in Parliament that the majority of MPs who were provided with weapons during the period between 1980 and 1990 are yet to return the weapons.
SL’s struggle with Investment Complexity – Corruption takes the lead
Sri Lanka’s strategic positioning abutting the world’s major trade arteries and in close proximity to key markets in the region makes it a leading investment destination.
Fukushima nuclear disaster: Japan to release treated water in 48 hours
Japan will start releasing treated radioactive water from the tsunami-hit Fukushima nuclear plant into the Pacific Ocean on Thursday, despite opposition from its neighbours.
80 private universities and colleges operating in Sri Lanka
Nearly eighty private universities and higher education colleges are operating in the country.
Lanka information has been added to its website.
Lanka Mineral Sands gives Rs. 1.5 Bn dividends to Treasury
An amount of Rs 1.5 billion was given to the Treasury yesterday as the 2022 annual dividend of Ceylon Mineral Sands Limited under the Ministry of Industry.
$200 million loan: Sri Lanka repaid $50 million to Bangladesh, says central bank
DHAKA, Aug. 21 -- Sri Lanka has repaid $50 million to Bangladesh, an official of Bangladesh Bank has said. Bangladesh had earlier lent $200 million amid economic crisis in the island nation.
Sri Lankan Airlines faces a dearth of pilots
According to the Airline Pilots’ Guild of Sri Lanka (ALPGSL) a staggering shift of almost 70 pilots to rival airlines underscores the gravity of the situation.
SL President hold talks Singaporean leaders to foster bilateral ties
President Ranil Wickremesinghe met President of Singapore Halimah Yacob at the Istana yesterday, during his two-day official visit to Singapore.
Sri Lanka’s condominium business suffers a set back
Sri Lanka’s once thriving luxury condominium business is now facing an unprecedented crunch this year with no new projects coming up in the next three months after the completion of the construction work of about 3,000-4000 housing units at present , several leading developers cautioned.
Import of duty-free vehicles for diplomats still under suspension
The Department of Trade and Investment Policy under the Finance Ministry has informed that the suspension of the import of vehicles for public sector employees on concessionary terms is still effective and therefore would apply to the diplomatic service as well.
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President leaves the country ) for a two-day official visit to Singapore
President Ranil Wickremesinghe left the country this morning (21) for a two-day official visit to Singapore, the President’s Media Division (PMD) reported.
SpiceJet commences flight services between Madurai and Colombo
The Indian budget carrier SpiceJet will commence flight services between Madurai in India and Colombo from (Aug 20).yesterday.
SL government achieves revenue target of Rs. 1,317 trillion in 1H2023
During the six months ending June 2023, the Government revenue and grants had increased to Rs. 1,317 trillion in comparison to Rs. 919.5 billion recorded in the corresponding period of 2022, the Central Bank has announced.
India imposes 40% duty on onion exports effective toda
Hili, Aug. 20 -- The Revenue Department of the Indian Finance Ministry has imposed a 40 percent duty on onion exports to Bangladesh effective today, causing a hike in the price of the item mainly used as spice in local markets.