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IMF reaffirms support as Sri Lanka reviews next phase of economic recovery

Srilanka, June 30 -- Representatives from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) have met with Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya today (30) at Temple Trees to review Sri Lanka's economic progress a... Read More


Rear Admiral Damian Fernando appointed new Commander of Sri Lanka Navy

Srilanka, June 30 -- Rear Admiral Damian Fernando has been appointed as the 27th Commander of the Sri Lanka Navy. President Anura Kumara Dissanayake made the appointment after promoting Rear Admir... Read More


Death toll in Wanathawilluwa drowning incident increases to four

Srilanka, June 30 -- Another schoolboy who drowned after a raft toppled into a tank in Wanathawilluwa has passed away, police stated. Accordingly, the death toll has increased to four. Earlie... Read More


Duminda Hulangamuwa named new BOI Chairman

Srilanka, June 30 -- Senior Presidential Economic Adviser Duminda Hulangamuwa has been appointed as the new Chairman of the Board of Investment of Sri Lanka (BOI). The appointment has been made by... Read More


Govt. announces guaranteed prices for paddy for 'Yala' season

Srilanka, June 30 -- The government has announced the guaranteed purchasing prices for paddy for the 2026 'Yala' cultivation season. The Minister of Trade, Wasantha Samarasinghe said Nadu paddy wi... Read More


Three foreign nationals arrested at BIA with cigarettes worth Rs. 6.48 million

Srilanka, June 30 -- Three foreign nationals have been arrested at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) for the possession of a large stock of illegally imported cigarettes valued at approxima... Read More


Police warn of tougher action against reckless drivers

Srilanka, June 30 -- Motorists found driving in a dangerous or reckless manner will face stricter legal action, including prosecution under criminal law in addition to existing traffic laws, Sri Lanka... Read More


President chairs National Disaster Council Meeting on El Nino preparedness

Srilanka, June 30 -- The National Council for Disaster Management (NCDM) met this morning (30) at the Presidential Secretariat under the chairmanship of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake. The mee... Read More


Programme launched to integrate rehabilitated drug users into workforce

Srilanka, June 30 -- The Ministry of Industries has launched a programme aimed at providing employment opportunities in the private sector for young people who have completed rehabilitation for drug a... Read More


Special priority card to be introduced for differently-abled persons

Srilanka, June 30 -- A special priority card will be introduced to ensure priority access to services for differently-abled persons at government institutions. The decision was taken at a meeting ... Read More