Sri Lanka suffers consequences due to rejected flour dumping from Africa
In the wake of duty with drawl and its increase to Rs 20 per kilo gram a marginal increase in wheat flour prices of approximately Rs. 10 or less, Turkish wheat flour producers have been dumping flour into Sri Lanka at extremely low prices hurting the local producers, industry source s said.
Murali’s Ceylon Beverages to set up plant for cans in India
Sri Lankan beverages company Ceylon Beverage Can Pvt Ltd, promoted by Muttiah Muralitharan, will set up a full-fledged plant in Mummigatti off Dharwad in Karnataka, Deccan Herald (DH) reported on Thursday.
Sri Lankan star Yohani featured at Times Square in New York
Sri Lankan singing sensation Yohani has been featured at Times Square in New York.Her image was displayed at Times Square as part of the South Asian Heritage Month.
Katunayake Airport to limit Passenger security screening to one location
Minister of Ports, Shipping and Aviation Nimal Siripala de Silva has instructed to limit the security checks of passengers at the Bandaranaike International Airport in Katunayake, to only one location in order to minimizing delays and inconveniencing of passengers.
CID to crack down on MTFE Group heads on charges of pyramid scam
The Central Bank has requested the Criminal Investigation Department CID to take immediate legal action prevent the heads of MTFE Group allegedly involved in a pyramid scheme leaving the country.
I don’t think there are many who personally like me: President
President Ranil Wickremesinghe said that he is aware that not many in the political circles are fond of him personally. The President made these remarks addressing the 36th Annual Conference of the Organization of Professional Associations (OPA) of Sri Lanka at Kingsbury, Colombo.
Sri Lanka allows Chinese Warship, navigates Indian concerns
Sri Lanka finally allowed a Chinese warship to make a port of call in Colombo for replenishment yesterday despite India’s initial resistance, Daily Mirror learns.
Hawaii wildfires burn historic town of Lahaina 'to the ground'
Raging wildfires fanned by hurricane winds have devastated the historic town of Lahaina on Hawaii's island of Maui.
Arkia to offer direct flights to Sri Lanka from Tel Aviv in October
Arkia Airlines, a well-established player in Israel’s aviation sector, has unveiled plans to launch the first-ever direct flights from Tel Aviv to Sri Lanka. The inaugural flight is scheduled for October 31.
Japan grants Rs. 611 mn for HR development in Sri Lanka
The Government of Japan has provided a grant assistance of Japanese Yen 284 million to Sri Lanka to continue Japanese-funded human resources development scholarships program in the country for 2023.
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India, Sri Lanka renew bid to link power grids - report
India and Sri Lanka are giving a fresh impetus to the long-pending power grid connectivity between the two countries to trade electricity.
SL’s first French Fries processing factory to open on Friday
Sri Lanka's first potato strip (French Fries) processing factory, built in Kahattewela, Bandarawela, will be opened on Friday (11).
At least 56 members of the clergy in prison
At least 56 members of clergy belonging to various religions are currently serving prison sentences for various crimes, Parliament was informed today.
President unveils Revenue Authority plan to strengthen tax collection process
Aimed at plugging tax loopholes strengthening tax collection process to meet fiscal targets