Uganda to Export Banana Products to Europe As the Country Widens Its Market Abroad
Uganda is going to start exporting banana products to Europe.
The revelation was made by Mathew Bagonza, an executive member of the Presidential Advisory Committee on Exports and Industrial Development.
DFCC Savings Goal launched for customers save efficiently
DFCC Bank has announced the launch of DFCC Savings Goal, a new product designed to help customers save efficiently to meet their short-term financial goals.
Tourists Encounter Wild Elephant during National Park Visit
The elephant overturned two of the three-wheelers and stomped on a motorcycle, causing significant damage
Value of a perch in Galle Fort increased to Rs. 22mn
More than one hundred buildings, located within the Galle Fort, have been purchased by foreigners, increasing the value of one perch to Rs 22 million, the Galle Heritage Foundation said.
Rs. 60 mn found from bank accounts of Saddharatane Thero - CID
The Criminal Investigation Department yesterday informed Colombo Fort Magistrate Thilina Gamage that more than Rs. 60 million was found from the three bank accounts of Ven. Rajanganaye Saddharatane Thero,
Government signs fuel agreement with RM Parks and Shell
The government has signed an agreement with United States based RM Parks Inc. in collaboration with Shell PLC for a long-term contract to enter the Sri Lanka petroleum business today.
Ukraine dam: Dislodged mines a major concern as residents flee Kherson
The breaching of a major dam in southern Ukraine will have a catastrophic effect on locating landmines, the Red Cross has warned.
Tear gas and water cannons fired on IUSF protest
The Police fired tear gas and water cannons on a protest organized by the Inter-University Students’ Federation (IUSF), in Nugegoda today.
Danushka Gunathilaka to stand trial for sexual assault
Sri Lankan cricketer Danushka Gunathilaka will stand trial accused of raping a woman while in Sydney for the T20 World Cup.
The 32-year-old faces one count of sexual intercourse without consent after the Crown withdrew three additional charges last month.
At least 42 dead, thousands homeless in Haiti after heavy rains
iami, Jun. 6, (tca/dpa) – A weekend of torrential rains and widespread flooding in Haiti have left at least 42 people dead, 11 missing and some 19,000 homeless, the government’s disaster response agency said.
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Saudi cuts oil supply by a million barrels
According to AP new, Saudi Arabia said Sunday that it will reduce how much oil it sends to the global economy, taking a unilateral step to support the sagging cost of crude after two earlier production cuts by members of the OPEC+ alliance of major oil-producing countries failed to push prices higher.
Election Commission protests political appointments to monitor LG bodies
The Election Commission of Sri Lanka has expressed its discontent towards the recent decision to appoint a representative of the Chairman of the Regional Development Committee to monitor local government institutions.
AASL will remain unaffected by debt restructuring process’ - Chairman
Recent reports have revealed that Airport and Aviation Services (Sri Lanka) (AASL), responsible for the management of the airports in Sri Lanka, recorded a total profit of Rs. 27,647 million for the year 2022.
US offers assistance to strengthen Sri Lanka’s Parliament.
The United States (US) has offered assistance to strengthen Sri Lanka’s Parliament.