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SL,Vietnam sign memorandum of understanding for agricultural technology exchange work plan

Sri Lanka, Feb. 22 -- A memorandum of understanding between the governments of Sri Lanka and VietNam was signed yesterday (21) regarding a number of issues leading to the development of the agricultur... Read More


Today's weather forecast

Sri Lanka, Feb. 22 -- Except for a few showers in Southern province and in Rathnapura district in the evening or night mainly fair weather will prevail elsewhere over the Island. Misty conditions can... Read More


Electricity tariff Increased last October to be Removed

Sri Lanka, Feb. 22 -- Power and Energy Minister Kanchana Wijesekera said in Parliament yesterday that the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) has agreed to reduce the increased electricity tariff imposed l... Read More


President, Iranian FM discuss Persian Gulf's crucial role in IO security

Sri Lanka, Feb. 22 -- Iran's Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian engaged in discussions with President Ranil Wickremesinghe during an official visit to Sri Lanka. The meeting, held at the Presi... Read More


Cabinet nod to be sought to suspend parate law

Sri Lanka, Feb. 22 -- State Minister of Finance Dr. Ranjith Siyambalapitiya said in Parliament yesterday (21) that measures will be taken to suspend parate execution rights for a specific period with ... Read More


Jason Momoa applauds SL's recognition as UN World Restoration Flagship

Sri Lanka, Feb. 22 -- Actor Jason Momoa, popular for his leading role in the blockbuster movie Aquaman, has extended his congratulations to Sri Lanka following the country being designated as a UN Wor... Read More


MPs can declare assets online under Anti-Corruption Act

Sri Lanka, Feb. 22 -- Justice Minister Dr. Wijeyadasa Rajapakshe said in Parliament yesterday that MPs and others will be able to declare their assets and liabilities through online methods in the fut... Read More


Embarkation tax to be reduced for Indian tourists leaving SL by ship

Sri Lanka, Feb. 22 -- The Government has decided to reduce the embarkation tax currently charged from passengers leaving Sri Lanka by vessels and ships to promote maritime passenger transport between ... Read More


The 138th birth anniversary commemoration of the ANCL founder D. R. Wijewardene

Sri Lanka, Feb. 22 -- An all-night pirith chanting ceremony was held yesterday with the participation of bhikkhus of Sri Sambuddhaloka Temple, Fort and the Hunupitiya Gangaramaya Temple to commemorate... Read More


Vietnam to share digital agriculture expertise with Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka, Feb. 22 -- Vietnam Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development Minh Hoan Le called on Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena at Temple Trees in Colombo yesterday (February 21). They discussed ... Read More