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Reduction in Govt spending could weaken Sri Lanka's growth potential - Fitch Ratings

Sri Lanka, Nov. 11 -- Shortfalls in implementing planned investment spending could weaken Sri Lankan economy's growth potential, making longer-term fiscal consolidation more challenging, Fitch Ratings... Read More


Taavi Samaraweera climbs to No. 3 in U-11 Boys' World Table Tennis Rankings

Sri Lanka, Nov. 11 -- Sri Lanka's Taavi Samaraweera has climbed to No. 3 in the U-11 Boys' World Table Tennis Rankings. This is the highest ranking ever achieved by a Sri Lankan player at any age lev... Read More


Customs directed to release batch of BYD vehicles against bank and company guarantees

Sri Lanka, Nov. 11 -- Sri Lanka Customs today in court (11) agreed to release a batch of BYD vehicles, which had been held by Customs, against bank and company guarantees. The agreement was reached w... Read More


Customs agrees to release batch of BYD vehicles against bank and company guarantees

Sri Lanka, Nov. 11 -- Sri Lanka Customs today in court (11) agreed to release a batch of BYD vehicles, which had been held by Customs, against bank and company guarantees. The agreement was reached w... Read More


'Don't share location-based selfies during trips' - Police

Sri Lanka, Nov. 11 -- The Police Media Spokesman, Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) F. U. Wootler has urged the general public to refrain from posting selfies or other social media updates that... Read More


Air quality worsens across Sri Lanka: CEA

Sri Lanka, Nov. 11 -- Air quality in several cities in Sri Lanka has deteriorated to unhealthy levels owing to various factors, the Central Environmental Authority (CEA) has stated. According to Dr. ... Read More


Ex-Minister Keheliya, wife and daughter arrive at Bribery Commission

Sri Lanka, Nov. 10 -- Former Minister Keheliya Rambukwella, his wife and a daughter have appeared before the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) this morning (10). ... Read More


Man arrested in operation against mangrove destruction in Wanathawilluwa

Sri Lanka, Nov. 10 -- Puttalam wildlife officers have arrested an individual during an operation conducted to apprehend a group involved in the destruction of mangroves in Wattakkandal, Wanathawilluwa... Read More


Man dies after on-field accident during cricket match in Minuwangoda

Sri Lanka, Nov. 10 -- A 41-year-old man has reportedly died following an accident during a cricket match at a playground in the Aluthepola area of Minuwangoda. The incident had occurred when two play... Read More


Steering Committee to be established to digitize healthcare service in Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka, Nov. 10 -- A special discussion was held under the patronage of the Minister of Health and Mass Media, Nalinda Jayatissa on the establishment of a Steering Committee to digitally transform ... Read More