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India, Sri Lanka push for 'Rupee-to-Rupee' trade settlement to strengthen economic ties

Sri Lanka, June 17 -- India and Sri Lanka are exploring greater use of local currencies in bilateral trade as part of efforts to deepen economic integration, reduce transaction costs and enhance the r... Read More


Sri Lanka on trajectory of 7% growth- Dr Anil Jayantha

Sri Lanka, June 17 -- The first quarter 2026 has reported a growth rate of 5.1% and the county is on a trajectory of 7% growth with inclusive and sustainable objectives, Dr. Anil Jayantha Fernando, Mi... Read More


Rebuilding SL Presidential Task Force meets

Sri Lanka, June 17 -- The Rebuilding Sri Lanka Presidential Task Force met on Monday (15) at the Presidential Secretariat under the chairmanship of Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya to review prog... Read More


Bribery Commission to open 23 new regional offices by December

Sri Lanka, June 17 -- The Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) has taken steps to open 23 new regional offices across the island to streamline its operations. Briber... Read More


December deadline for post-cyclone reconstruction of upcountry railway line

Sri Lanka, June 17 -- Reconstruction of the upcountry railway line, severely damaged by Cyclone Ditwah, is now officially targeted for completion by the end of this year, with a major focus on fully r... Read More


Sri Lanka preparing response to forecast El-Nino conditions

Sri Lanka, June 17 -- Sri Lanka is preparing a comprehensive response to the forecast El-Nino weather conditions, with several discussions already held under the patronage of President Anura Kumara Di... Read More


Coast Guard detects lorry with Kendu leaves, Beedi

Sri Lanka, June 17 -- Based on intelligence received by the Sri Lanka Coast Guard, a special operation was conducted at the Kammala Wella beach area in Chilaw in coordination with the Sri Lanka Navy, ... Read More


Govt. to obtain US$ 200 Mn from ADB for Post-Ditwah Cyclone Reparation

Sri Lanka, June 17 -- The Cabinet of Ministers on Monday (15) decided to obtain a total of US$ 200 million in funding from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) to implement the Post-Ditwah Cyclone Renovat... Read More


Sharp increase in dengue cases across 14 districts

Sri Lanka, June 17 -- Health and Mass Media Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa stated that Sri Lanka is experiencing a sharp increase in dengue cases, with health authorities warning of elevated risks acr... Read More


'Asidisi Piyawara' Gampaha District Journalists' Awareness Workshop today

Sri Lanka, June 17 -- The 'Asidisi Piyawara' awareness workshop for Gampaha District journalists, organised by the Government Information Department will be held at the Laksiya Na Mandira Auditorium, ... Read More