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All taxes imposed by the US on Sri Lanka's exports removed - Minister

Sri Lanka, Aug. 19 -- Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism Minister Vijitha Herath informed Parliament that the Government has been able to remove all taxes imposed by the United States on ... Read More


Massive 3.1 kg kidney stone removed

Sri Lanka, Aug. 19 -- Doctors at the Trincomalee General Hospital set a world record by successfully removing a massive 3.1 kg kidney stone from a 52-year-old individual recently. This extremely comp... Read More


Minister tables 22A, Judicature (Amendment) Bill

Sri Lanka, Aug. 19 -- The 22nd Amendment to the Constitution and the Judicature (Amendment) Bill with provisions to extend the retirement age of Supreme Court and Court of Appeal judges and all other ... Read More


Over US 1Bn sent in massive exchange scam

Sri Lanka, Aug. 19 -- Over Rs. 74 billion has been transferred through 89 bank accounts in 10,151 transactions as part of the alleged scheme involving the illicit transfer of more than USD 1 billion o... Read More


BASL, Opposition MPs meet in parliament today, Govt MPs avoid

Sri Lanka, Aug. 19 -- Government sources yesterday said that the Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) representatives will meet the Opposition parliamentarians to discuss the proposed 22nd Amendment to... Read More


Health officials warn of extreme heat, call for precautions

Sri Lanka, Aug. 19 -- Health authorities have issued a caution over rising temperatures across the country, warning that outdoor workers and farmers in high-risk areas face particular danger during pe... Read More


No shortcomings in preparation of 22A - Minister

Sri Lanka, Aug. 19 -- Leader of the House Minister Bimal Rathnayake told Parliament that there were no errors or shortcomings in the preparation of the 22nd Amendment Bill to the Constitution that was... Read More


Reserves not the only yardstick to measure economy - Minister

Sri Lanka, Aug. 19 -- A country's reserves are not the only yardstick to measure the economy. A claim has been made that Sri Lanka's reserves are insufficient. Foreign reserves represent a fluctuating... Read More


A'pura Teaching Hospital gets new mammography machine to boost breast cancer detection

Sri Lanka, Aug. 19 -- The Teaching Hospital Anuradhapura has received a new state-of-the-art mammography machine to improve the early detection of breast cancer and other breast-related conditions and... Read More


BOC delivers Rs. 62.7 Bn PBT for 1H 2026, posts PAT of Rs. 39.8 Bn

Sri Lanka, Aug. 18 -- Bank of Ceylon (BOC), Sri Lanka's leading financial institution, continued to uphold its enduring legacy as the Bankers to the Nation as it marks 87 years of service to Sri Lanka... Read More