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National Steering Committee formed to fast-track housing projects

Sri Lanka, Feb. 24 -- In a major push to address the housing crisis, the Cabinet of Ministers has approved the establishment of a National Housing Steering Committee. This new body will provide techn... Read More


Sri Lanka and Germany to ink major deal to open European Markets for SMEs

Sri Lanka, Feb. 24 -- Sri Lanka is set to strengthen its trade ties with Europe through a new cooperation agreement between the Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB) and Germany's Import Promotion ... Read More


Cabinet greenlights Social Security Contribution Tax act amendment

Sri Lanka, Feb. 24 -- In a move to align tax structures with the 2026 Budget, the Cabinet has approved a Bill to amend the Social Security Contribution Tax Act, No. 25 of 2022. The amendments, drafted... Read More


Stalled Kerawalapitiya-Elakanda Road project to resume

Sri Lanka, Feb. 24 -- The Cabinet has greenlit the urgent redevelopment of a vital 2.2 km road section connecting the Kerawalapitiya Expressway entrance to Elakanda Road. This stretch serves as the p... Read More


Illicit narcotics a terrible danger to Sri Lanka - Ravi Seneviratne

Sri Lanka, Feb. 23 -- The Secretary, Ministry of Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs Ravi Seneviratne said illicit narcotics are a terrible danger that has befallen Sri Lanka. He said that whil... Read More


Police officers suspended after woman in their custody escapes

Sri Lanka, Feb. 23 -- Three police officers, one woman police constable, and two police sergeants have been suspended in connection with an incident where a woman who was in custody in the Mt. Lavinia... Read More


Twice Upon A Lifetime

Sri Lanka, Feb. 23 -- A conversation with Ayathurai Santhan on his latest novel Twice Upon a Lifetime, will take place on February 25 from 4.30 p.m. to 6. 00 p.m. at the International Centre for Ethni... Read More


Death of Dr. H. A. Karunaratne

Sri Lanka, Feb. 23 -- He leaves wife Kazuko and children Sunil, Thilani and Susanatha. Remains will life at the "Araliya" Jayarathne funeral Parlour, Colombo opposite the main entrance General Cemeter... Read More


Single vaccine could protect against all coughs, colds and flus, researchers say

Sri Lanka, Feb. 23 -- A single nasal spray vaccine could protect against all coughs, colds and flus, as well as bacterial lung infections, and may even ease allergies, say US researchers. The team at... Read More


Royal College Group of 89 re-elects committee

Sri Lanka, Feb. 23 -- The Royal College Group of 89 held its Annual General Meeting on Saturday (21). The following office-bearers and committee were re-elected unanimously for the year 2026/2027. Pr... Read More