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Govt offers tax holidays to spur large-scale investments

Sri Lanka, Feb. 17 -- In a move to accelerate economic growth and attract large-scale investments, the Government has introduced new regulations under the Strategic Development Project Act No. 14 of 2... Read More


Over 75mm rainfall expected today

Sri Lanka, Feb. 17 -- Showery condition is expected to enhance in Northern, Northcentral, Central, Uva and Eastern provinces in next few days from today. Showers will occur at times in Northern, Nort... Read More


UK Deputy PM David Lammy arrives in Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka, Feb. 17 -- David Lammy, Deputy Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, arrived in Sri Lanka on an official visit aimed at strengthening bilateral relations between the two countries.Sri Lanka... Read More


Dr. Mahinda Parakrama Dissanayake appointed as new Chairman of SLPA

Sri Lanka, Feb. 17 -- Dr. Mahinda Parakrama Dissanayake officially assumed duties as the Chairman of the Sri Lanka Ports Authority (SLPA) today (17).Sri Lanka travel The letter of appointment was pre... Read More


Court issues interim injunction preventing SLFP from suspending Dayasiri's membership

Sri Lanka, Feb. 17 -- The Colombo District Court today issued an interim order halting the move by the Sri Lanka Freedom Party to suspend MP Dayasiri Jayasekera from party membership.Sri Lanka busines... Read More


Sri Lanka and Japan sign Economic Cooperation Agreement

Sri Lanka, Feb. 17 -- Sri Lanka and Japan formalized a new framework for economic cooperation with the signing of a Memorandum of Cooperation (MoC) yesterday (16) at the Ministry of Finance, Planning ... Read More


Tourist killed in wild elephant attack

Sri Lanka, Feb. 17 -- A 68-year-old Hungarian national has died following a wild elephant attack on the Sigiriya-Pidurangala road yesterday (16). According to initial police reports, the victim and h... Read More


AASL makes history: Over one million passengers handled in January

Sri Lanka, Feb. 17 -- Airports and Aviation Services (Private) Limited (AASL) has achieved a historic milestone, recording its highest-ever monthly passenger traffic in January 2026. A total of 1,045... Read More


Government moves forward with USD 400 million World Bank reform financing

Sri Lanka, Feb. 17 -- The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the Government of Sri Lanka's proposal to secure USD 400 million from the World Bank to support its ongoing economic reform program. The fun... Read More


Government boosts rural connectivity with tower subsidies

Sri Lanka, Feb. 17 -- The Cabinet has approved a strategic move to accelerate the 'Communication to Villages' national project, aiming to achieve 100% 4G broadband coverage across the island. The ini... Read More