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Sri Lankans in Iran and Israel safe - Foreign Ministry

Sri Lanka, March 1 -- The Foreign Affairs Ministry yesterday said that no Sri Lankan citizens living in Iran have been reported harmed following yesterday's Israeli-US military strikes on Iran. Deput... Read More


Fuel stocks sufficient - CPC Chairperson

Sri Lanka, March 1 -- Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) Chairperson D. J. S. Rajakaruna yesterday allayed public fears of a possible fuel shortage following the US and Israeli strikes on Iran, saying... Read More


US Court ruling gives SL exporters more leeway - Deputy Finance Minister

SriLanka, Feb. 22 -- The United States (US) Supreme Court ruling overturning tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump under the the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA), has restored c... Read More


Bright growth prospects for Sri Lanka - IMF

SriLanka, Feb. 22 -- Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Kristalina Georgieva has highlighted Sri Lanka's potential to raise its economic growth rate to 7-8 percent, citing the ... Read More


Rabies down, dog bites up

Srilanka, Feb. 15 -- The widespread availability of anti-Rabies vaccines in Government hospitals had helped reduce the number of Rabies deaths to 14 last year, Public Health Veterinary Services (PHVS)... Read More


IMF Managing Director due in Colombo tomorrow

Srilanka, Feb. 15 -- Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Kristalina Georgieva will arrive in Sri Lanka tomorrow (16) for high-level discussions with the Government on the upcom... Read More


Backlog in licences, number plates to be cleared

Sri Lanka, Feb. 8 -- The Department of Motor Traffic (DMT) has launched reforms and taken urgent action to clear months-long backlogs in issuing official vehicle number plates and driving licences, Co... Read More


Auditor General's appointment in three days

Sri Lanka, Feb. 1 -- The long-vacant post of Auditor General will be filled within the next three days, Health and Mass Media Minister and Cabinet spokesman Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa told the Sunday Obser... Read More


Govt to revive Male Declaration amid rising air pollution

Sri Lanka, Jan. 26 -- With the air quality in several Sri Lankan cities recently reaching unhealthy levels and pollution intensifying across South Asia, the Government has taken steps to revive and st... Read More


Staff Advisory Committee suspends Deputy Secretary-General pending probe

SriLanka, Jan. 25 -- Chief of Staff and Deputy Secretary-General of Parliament Chaminda Kularatne has been suspended from service pending an inquiry into alleged irregularities surrounding his appoint... Read More