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Guidance of Maha Sangha, other religious leaders vital in rebuilding country - PM

Sri Lanka, March 5 -- Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated that the Government is undertaking a significant effort to lead the country towards a new transformative era, and that the guidance, ... Read More


Middle East conflict threatens SL tea exports

Sri Lanka, March 5 -- Sri Lanka's tea exporters are facing fresh uncertainty as regional conflict disrupts shipping routes to the Middle East while Iran's currency crisis and banking restrictions cont... Read More


'Grade A' registration certificates issued in Akuressa

Sri Lanka, March 5 -- As part of the Health Ministry's premises registration programme, 'Grade A' registration certificates were issued to three hotel establishments in Akuressa town that are maintain... Read More


Thalakiriyawa appointed Special Commissioner of Scout Association

Sri Lanka, March 5 -- Samith Thalakiriyawa, an officer of the Sri Lanka Administrative Service, has been appointed as the Special Commissioner in charge of Diplomatic Affairs and Strategic Projects of... Read More


Condolence Book for Iran's Supreme Leader at Embassy

Sri Lanka, March 5 -- The Iran Embassy in Colombo on Tuesday announced that a book of condolence will remain opened at the Residence of the Ambassador at No. 222, Bauddhaloka Mawatha, Colombo 7, from ... Read More


President leads high-level discussion to study potential impact of war on SL's economy

Sri Lanka, March 5 -- A discussion was held yesterday (04) at the Presidential Secretariat under the patronage of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake to examine the potential impact of the current war ... Read More


Rs. 47 Bn to expand fuel storage infrastructure

Sri Lanka, March 5 -- In a bid to strengthen national energy security amid the volatile situation in the Middle East, the Government is prioritising large-scale investment in fuel storage facilities t... Read More


Boost for local brands to invest overseas with relaxed exchange controls - Deputy Minister

Sri Lanka, March 5 -- The Government has increased the limit for businesses to invest overseas from US$ 200,000 to 500,000 and personal account limits have been raised to US$ 25,000, Industry and Entr... Read More


Microfinance and Credit Regulatory Authority to regulate MFIs

Sri Lanka, March 5 -- Labour Minister and Finance and Planning Deputy Minister Dr. Anil Jayantha Fernando told Parliament yesterday that an independent body, the Microfinance and Credit Regulatory Aut... Read More


Thirty two Iranian sailors rescued from ship

Sri Lanka, March 5 -- Sri Lanka Navy Spokesperson Commander Buddhika Sampath stated that 32 sailors have been rescued from the sinking Iranian warship and admitted to the Karapitiya Teaching Hospital ... Read More