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Panasian Power PLC commissions solar project worth Rs. 420Mn
Panasian Power PLC (PAP), a dynamic Sri Lankan renewable energy solutions organization and a leading supplier of renewable energy to the national grid recently commissioned a 3 MW ground solar...
Read moreHambantota Port launches landmark services on East-West maritime route
Hambantota International Port (HIP) has achieved another milestone in its multi services portfolio with the launch of wholesale supply of marine bunker fuels, together with strategic partner Sinopec Fuel Oil...
Read morePMD: PCoI report on Easter Sunday attacks handed over to Mahanayaka theros and Cardinal
A copy of the final report of the Presidential Commission of Inquiry (PCoI) to investigate and inquire into the Easter Sunday attacks has been handed over to Most Venerable Thibbatuwawe...
Read moreCall applications to end teacher shortage … Identify suitable lands for cultivation in all areas on priority basis – President
President instructs officials during the “Discussion with the Village” session Help farmers to get familiar with technology to increase their harvest.. Do not sabotage programs benefitting low-income earning families.. President...
Read moreMainly fair weather today
Mainly fair weather will prevail over most parts of the island. Misty conditions can be expected at some places in Central, Sabaragamuwa and Uva provinces during the morning. Marine Weather...
Read moreHuawei Watch GT2 Pro and FreeBuds Pro redefine the art of living
Huawei, the global smartphone brand continues to innovate tech solutions which enhance the living standards of people. From smartphones to laptops, tablets wearables and innovative tech gadgets such as wireless...
Read moreBank of Ceylon delivers Rs. 23.5 billion PBT for 2020
Overview of the un-audited financial performance for the year 2020 PBT for the year - Rs. 23.5 billion Gross Loans - a milestone reached – Rs. 2.1 trillion with 28%...
Read moreSLT-MOBITEL, Principal Sponsor of ‘Guwan Hamuda Papedi Sawariya’
As the true Sri Lankan brand that is committed to supporting sports and inspiring young athletes, SLT-MOBITEL has come forward to sponsor the ‘Guwan Hamuda Papedi Sawariya’ an annual cycling...
Read moreVIASL seeks solutions to issues facing vehicle importers
The Vehicle Importers Association of Sri Lanka has requested a meeting with President Gotabaya Rajapakse to discuss the challenges facing the industry due to the ongoing ban on the importation...
Read moreChina strongly supports Sri Lanka during UNHRC Session
China’s Permanent Representative in Geneva Ambassador Chen Xu has extended China’s strong support to Sri Lanka in his official statement in the Interactive Dialogue on the OHCHR Report on Sri...
Read moreSri Lanka will vaccinate people over the age of 30 who live in high-risk areas.
The Ministry of Health has decided to vaccinate all the public aged 30 years and above those who are resided in Grama Niladhari Divisions at high risk of spreading Covid...
Read moreRanil Wickremesinghe must go to Parliament, UNP seniors say
A group of senior members of the United National Party (UNP) Thursday called on former Prime Minister and party leader Ranil Wickremesinghe to go to parliament immediately to reveal the...
Read moreAll arrangements are in place to conduct the GCE Ordinary Level Examination on Monday
All arrangements are in place to conduct the GCE Ordinary Level Examination from Monday ensuring the health and safety of the students, the Minister of Education Prof. GL Peiris said....
Read moreJapan Maritime Self-Defense Force ship arrives at port of Hambantota
The Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) ship ‘Setogiri’ arrived at the port of Hambantota on 25th February 2021. ‘Setogiri’ is a destroyer serving with the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force and this...
Read moreRoads development in every Grama Niladhari Division – Johnston Fernando
Steps have been taken to provide Rs. 2 million to each Grama Niladhari Division for road development under the “Conversation with the Village, Return to the Village with Work” programmes,...
Read moreAttracting non-debt foreign investments our focus – Ajith Nivard Cabraal
Money and Capital Market and State Enterprise Reforms State Minister Ajith Nivard Cabraal stated that the Government has decided to increase the inflow of export and non-debt foreign exchange as...
Read moreDiplomatic program to retrieve indigenous medicinal books – Sisira Jayakody
A discussion was held under the patronage of Sisira Jayakody, State Minister of Indigenous Medicine Promotion, Rural and Ayurvedic Hospitals Development and Community Health regarding a diplomatic program to retrieve...
Read morePresident instructs to alleviate teacher shortage in schools, poverty in remote villages
President Gotabaya Rajapaksa today instructed the relevant authorities to alleviate long-term teacher shortages in schools in villages and introduce new technology to farmers to increase their harvest as measures to...
Read moreCOVID-19 vaccination program underway in a systematic manner – President
The COVID-19 vaccination program, according to President Gotabaya Rajapaksa, is going forward in a systematic manner. His remarks were made today at the Kivulekada region of Trincomalee during the ‘Gama...
Read moreMainly fair weather today
Mainly fair weather will prevail over most parts of the island. Misty conditions can be expected at some places in Central, Sabaragamuwa, Uva and Western provinces and in Galle and...
Read moreColombo land prices increased by 4.6 percent average in second half of 2020
Land values in Sri Lanka’s commercial capital Colombo on average has increased 4.6 percent in the second half of 2020, according to the biannual Land Price Index compiled by Central...
Read moreRegistered vehicle loan facility increases to 80%
The Central Bank of Sri Lanka has decided to increase the amount of financial credit available for registered vehicles to 80 percent of the vehicle's value. The directive was signed...
Read moreAIIB approves USD 180 mn loan to Sri Lanka for Covid-19 emergency and crisis response
Press Release: The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) has approved Sri Lanka's request for USD 180 million loan for the Covid-19 emergency and crisis response facility to be disbursed through...
Read moreA new face mask that destroys viruses manufactured in Sri Lanka unveiled in Parliament under the patronage of the Hon. Prime Minister
Colombo: A new face mask that destroys viruses manufactured in Sri Lanka unveiled in Parliament under the patronage of the Hon. Prime Minister After a long period of research done...
Read more21 countries speak for SL during Interactive Dialogue at UNHRC; 15 against
The international lobbying spree by the government gathered momentum today with 21 countries speaking in favour of Sri Lanka and 15 against during an Interactive Dialogue at the United Nations...
Read moreTax relief promised soon to businessmen and investors in the budget – Secretary S.R. Attygalle
In order to accelerate the provision of tax relief promised by the Government, including the President, to businessmen and investors in the 2021 budget, all tax ordinances are being amended,...
Read moreCNN features Kimarli Fernando on Sri Lanka Tourism’s ‘bio-bubble’ welcoming tourism
Sri Lanka Tourism Chairperson Kimarli Fernando was interviewed by Julia Chatterley on First Move for CNN where she detailed the safety protocols for tourism which was successfully resumed in the...
Read moreGazette issued to permit burial of Covid-19 victims
Sri Lanka today issued permission to bury the bodies of individuals who died of infection with COVID-19. Pavithra Wanniarachchi, Minister of Health, released an Extraordinary Gazette Notification amending the Quarantine...
Read moreMainly fair weather today
Mainly fair weather will prevail elsewhere. Showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in Southern province and in Rathnapura and Monaragala districts during the evening or night. Misty conditions...
Read moreVision Care powers local tennis by sponsoring SLTA’s 105th Colombo Championship
Vision Care, Sri Lanka’s largest eye care solutions provider, has continued its commitment to boost sports in Sri Lanka by supporting the 105th Colombo Championship organised by the Sri Lanka Tennis...
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