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SLPP to host rally at Sugathadasa stadium

The Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) is set to host a rally at the Sugathadasa Stadium today (15). Former President […]

IMF review highlights importance of sustained reforms and improved governance: US Ambassador

US Ambassador to Sri Lanka Julie Chung has expressed her satisfaction over the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) approval for the […]

‘Prophet’ Jerome goes back into remand

Self Styled ‘Prophet’ Jerome Fernando has been further remanded by the Fort Magistrates Court until the 27th of December. Fernando, […]

MP Vadivel Suresh bags another appointment

Parliamentarian Vadivel Suresh has been appointed as the Co-Chairman of the Divisional Coordination Committees in the Divisional Secretariat Divisions of […]

Sri Lanka extends restrictions on outward remittances by 6 months

Sri Lanka extended restrictions on outward remittances by six months to manage foreign exchange reserves, cabinet spokesperson and transport minister […]

IMF Executive Board set to take up Sri Lanka’s first review today

The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) is set to take up for consideration the first review of […]

Delegation from Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation meets Defence Secy

Senior officials of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation (BMGF) met the Sri Lankan Defence Secretary General (Rtd) Kamal Gunaratne […]

Australia plans to halve migrant intake, tighten student visa rules

Australia on Monday said it would tighten visa rules for international students and low-skilled workers that could halve its migrant […]

Islandwide power outage due to system error

An island-wide power outage has been reported, and the CEB is currently attending to the matter. Sources close to The […]

Court grants bail to woman who tried to sell twins for Rs 25,000 each

The three suspects arrested for selling newborn twins have been granted bail today (08). The three arrestees were released on […]