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FDI records 90% increase in 1Q25

Sri Lanka, June 21 -- Sri Lanka's foreign direct investment (FDI) has increased by US $ 96 million in the first quarter of 2025, compared with the same period in 2024. This was disclosed yesterday by... Read More


Murderers get off scot-free under guise of presidential pardons

Colombo, June 21 -- Several inmates convicted of murder and other serious crimes were among hundreds of prisoners illegally released under the guise of presidential pardons without proper authorisatio... Read More


CEB introduces new solar tariffs to support small installations

Colombo, June 21 -- The Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) has announced new flat tariffs for rooftop solar power systems under a 20-year agreement. According to the latest chart, smaller solar systems ... Read More


FAO ship will come to Colombo for replenishment

Colombo, June 21 -- The Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) research vessel 'Dr. Fridtjof Nansen' will arrive in Colombo only for replenishment but not for any research activity, despite the initi... Read More


CA to proceed with writ petition against construction of new roads through Sinharaja forest

Sri Lanka, June 21 -- The Court of Appeal yesterday decided to proceed with the writ petition filed challenging the construction of reservoirs and roads within the Sinharaja Forest Reserve during form... Read More


Carnival awaits Colpetty Marine Drive

Sri Lanka, June 21 -- The new and the extended stretch of Colpetty Marine Drive, from the Colpetty Railway Station towards the American Embassy will get it's ideal + apt chance to host events, when th... Read More


India to assist evacuation of Sri Lankan nationals from Iran

Sri Lanka, June 21 -- The Indian Embassy in Iran has extended its ongoing evacuation efforts to include citizens of Sri Lanka and Nepal, following formal requests from the two governments. The initi... Read More


Police refute rumour over Rs. 500,000 fine for drunk driving

Sri Lanka, June 21 -- The Sri Lanka Police denied viral social media reports claiming that individuals found driving under the influence of liquor will be fined Rs. 500,000 or face two years in prison... Read More


SriLankan Airlines' new airbus A330-200 makes maiden flight to Maldives

Sri Lanka, June 21 -- SriLankan Airlines' newly acquired wide-body Airbus A330-200 aircraft completed its maiden commercial flight today, departing from Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) to Mal... Read More


Bribery Commission urges public to come forward in Dr. Maheshi Surasinghe case

Sri Lanka, June 21 -- The Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption has called on patients and members of the public to provide information regarding neurosurgical procedures perf... Read More