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Sri Lanka, Thailand discuss expanding bilateral cooperation and FTA Implementation

Sri Lanka, July 23 -- The Ambassador of the Kingdom of Thailand to Sri Lanka, Mr. Paitoon Mahapannaporn, paid a courtesy call on the Speaker of the Parliament Dr. Jagath Wickramaratne, on Tuesday (22)... Read More


No decision taken to curtail vehicle imports - CBSL Governor

Sri Lanka, July 23 -- Neither the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) nor the government has taken any decision to impose restrictions on vehicle imports at present, the Governor of the Central Bank of S... Read More


SL receives USD 63 bln in remittances over past decade - Deputy Minister

Sri Lanka, July 22 -- The total amount of remittances received by Sri Lanka through foreign employment over the past 10 years is USD 61,147 million, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Empl... Read More


Dy Commissioner of Inland Revenue Dept arrested for soliciting bribe granted bail

Sri Lanka, July 22 -- The Colombo Magistrate's Court has granted bail to the Deputy Commissioner of the Inland Revenue Department, who was previously arrested and remanded on suspicion of soliciting a... Read More


Sri Lanka should grant zero-tariff access to US exports: Ravi tells Govt

Sri Lanka, July 22 -- The government of Sri Lanka should grant zero-tariff access to products from the United States immediately, according to New Democratic Front (NDF) Member of Parliament Ravi Karu... Read More


Woman killed, child injured in shooting in Marawila

Sri Lanka, July 22 -- A 30-year-old woman is reported dead while a 10-year-old boy has been injured following a shooting incident at Maranda in Marawila, police said. Police said that an unidentified... Read More


Canadian woman arrested at BIA with 18kg of hashish

Sri Lanka, July 22 -- A 37-year-old Canadian woman has been arrested at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Katunayake for the possession of a large consignment of hashish. The suspect ar... Read More


'Red' warning for strong winds up to 70 kmph issued

Sri Lanka, July 22 -- A 'Red' warning has been issued by the Department of Meteorology for strong winds and rough seas in the areas extending from Kalpitiya to Kankesanthurai via Mannar and from Hamba... Read More


Ex-LTTE member arrested with T-56 firearm in Peliyagoda

Sri Lanka, July 22 -- A 30-year-old individual has been arrested in Peliyagoda by the Kiribathgoda Police last evening (21), based on a tip-off. During the arrest, police recovered a T-56 firearm, a ... Read More


Govt committed to digital health integration and strong regulatory frameworks: PM

Sri Lanka, July 22 -- The Prime Minister, Dr. Harini Amarasuriya, noted that the country is in need of developing regulatory frameworks that encourage innovation while ensuring efficacy, safety, data ... Read More