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Committee on Public Finance Approves Appropriation Bill for 2027

Sri Lanka, Oct. 29 -- The budget estimates relating to the Appropriation Bill for 2027, the management of public revenue and expenditure, and priority development projects were discussed at the Commit... Read More


Wild elephants ravage properties in Addalaichenai

Sri Lanka, Oct. 29 -- Wild elephants that entered the Purathottam area in the Addalaichenai Divisional Secretariat Division early morning recently damaged a paddy storage facility and destroyed coconu... Read More


Colombo Port a major gateway for global trade - US Envoy

Sri Lanka, Oct. 29 -- "The Port of Colombo has earned its place as a major gateway for global trade, connecting American businesses to markets across South Asia and beyond," said U.S. Ambassador Eric ... Read More


Thema Collection gets Gold at BLTM - ICRT Indian Subcontinent Responsible Tourism Awards 2026

Sri Lanka, Oct. 29 -- The Thema Collection received three prestigious recognitions at the 2026 ICRT Indian Subcontinent Responsible Tourism Awards, highlighting its commitment to responsible tourism a... Read More


Conferred title of Anunayaka of Amarapura Sri Sambuddha Sasanodaya Sangha Sabha

Sri Lanka, Oct. 29 -- The Most Venerable Hantane Dhammagavesi Thera, Rajakiya Pandith and Shashtrapathi, has been conferred the title of Anunayaka of the Amarapura Sri Sambuddha Sasanodaya Sangha Sabh... Read More


Rs.2 trillion boost for capital expenditure from Budget 2027

Sri Lanka, Oct. 29 -- The Government expects to allocate Rs.2 trillion for capital expenditure to create a favourable environment for investment, Labour Minister and Finance and Planning Deputy Minist... Read More


Several spells of showers expected in parts of the island

Sri Lanka, Oct. 29 -- Several spells of showers are expected in the Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces, as well as in the Kandy, Nuwara Eliya, Galle and Matara districts today (29), according to the D... Read More


CID complaint filed over Gammanpila's statement on Anuradhapura Sacred City Development Project

Sri Lanka, Oct. 29 -- A complaint has been lodged with the Criminal Investigation Department alleging that Pivithuru Hela Urumaya leader and former MP Udaya Gammanpila made statements intended to crea... Read More


Sri Lanka and US explore new opportunities to boost trade, tourism and educational ties

Sri Lanka, Oct. 29 -- Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya met US Ambassador to Sri Lanka Eric Meyer and his delegation at Temple Trees on October 27 to discuss ways to strengthen bilateral relations... Read More


David Pieris Group feted at Presidential Environment Awards

Sri Lanka, Oct. 28 -- David Pieris Group of Companies has secured two Gold Awards and one Silver Award at the Presidential Environment Awards 2026, recognising its continued commitment to environmenta... Read More