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Sri Lanka, May 10 -- Showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in most provinces of the island after 2.00 p.m. Heavy showers about 100mm are likely at some places in Central, Sabaraga... Read More


Govt endeavours to bring relief to the people

Sri Lanka, May 10 -- Prioritising personal ambitions could derail Nation's progress: We anticipate Economic Growth of at least 3% this year: Ensuring Debt Sustainability is paramount for long-term Eco... Read More


Restructuring SOEs will enhance tax collection- State Minister

Sri Lanka, May 10 -- The aim of restructuring of State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs) is to handover their operations to the private sector under a broader policy framework with strict and specific regulati... Read More


Alcohol production dropped by 19% in 2023 - State Minister

Sri Lanka, May 10 -- Finance State Minister Dr.Ranjith Siyambalapitiya told Parliament yesterday that Sri Lanka's alcohol production has dropped by 19 percent in 2023, when compared to 2022. The Stat... Read More


Sri Lanka - UK Strategic Dialogue focuses on economic cooperation

Sri Lanka, May 10 -- The Second Sri Lanka - UK Strategic Dialogue was held at the Foreign Affairs Ministry on Tuesday (7). The Sri Lanka delegation at the meeting was led by Director General / Europe ... Read More


Building capacities for Sri Lankan start-ups in renewable energy domain

Sri Lanka, May 10 -- On May 08, Invest India and the International Solar Alliance in partnership with the High Commission of India in Colombo, organised a one-day workshop, bringing together Sri Lanka... Read More


Pera student explorers who climbed Mount Everest return today

Sri Lanka, May 10 -- The Peradeniya University team of student explorers, who successfully reached a height of 6,189 metres - the highest altitude of Mount Everest reached by a Sri Lankan university s... Read More


Russian Embassy celebrates Victory Day

Sri Lanka, May 10 -- The Russian Embassy and Russian House in Colombo yesterday marked Russian Victory Day at the Russian Cultural Centre in Colombo. Defence Secretary General (Rtd) Kamal Gunaratne wa... Read More


Pathfinder holds fourth Bay of Bengal Maritime Dialogue

Sri Lanka, May 10 -- The fourth Bay of Bengal Maritime Dialogue in Colombo of the Pathfinder series of dialogues was held recently at the Cinnamon Grand, Colombo. Experts and researchers discussed ma... Read More


Govt allocates US$ 25 Mn for next year's Smart Climate Agri Project

Sri Lanka, May 10 -- President Wickramesinghe has taken steps to allocate US$ 25 million for the Smart Climate Irrigated Agriculture Project for next year, Agriculture and Plantation Industries Minist... Read More