Defence reforms: Govt. moots US-style veterans’ affairs dept.
The Government is evaluating several foreign models of veterans’ services as part of the ongoing “Defence 2030” review process, The Daily […]
Kiriella and Eran question IMF’s stance
Chief Opposition Whip and Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) Parliamentarian (MP) Lakshman Kiriella said on Friday (24) that they would ask […]
Festive season: Roadside bonanza for traders
The Ministry of Transport and Highways has decided to grant temporary permission to those engaged in self-employment to carry out […]
SL’s access shouldn’t be disrupted by big power rivalry: Prez
Sri Lanka’s access to the growing Indian and African markets should not be disrupted by any big power rivalry or […]
LG elections: EC seeks meeting with PM
The Elections Commission (EC) has yesterday (26) requested a meeting with the Prime Minister and Minister of Public Administration, Home […]
Will not oppose tax changes if targets are met: IMF
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has informed a group of local trade union representatives on Friday (24) that the fund […]
Dollar rate goes up against Sri Lankan Rupee
The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) announced the official exchange rates today (24). Accordingly, the buying rate was declared […]
Families of victims of ‘Harak Kata’ protest outside BASL President’s house
A group of persons staged a protest before the President’s Counsel (PC) Saliya Pieris’s residence this morning (24 March), against his […]
Man who severed arms of another surrenders before court
The suspect who was recently caught on CCTV footage as he mutilated a man has surrendered before the court. On 21 […]
TSP fertilizer being successfully distributed island-wide – Agri. Ministry
The Ministry of Agriculture says 27,000 metric tons (MT) out of the 36,000 MT of Triple Super Phosphate (TSP) fertilizer […]