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New set of guidelines for economical use of energy for state entities

Sri Lanka, March 25 -- The Commissioner General of Essential Services has issued a new set of guidelines for the economical use of energy with the conflict situation in the Middle East region causing ... Read More


South Asia's first 4D Angio CT suite commissioned at Sri Jayewardenepura hospital

Sri Lanka, March 25 -- The 4D Angio CT suite and dental unit at Sri Jayewardenepura General Hospital was officially handed over to the hospital yesterday. The Ambassador of Japan to Sri Lanka Akio Is... Read More


Presidential Suite at SJP Hospital opens to public from today

Sri Lanka, March 25 -- The special ward at Sri Jayewardenepura General Hospital (SJPH), which had until now been reserved exclusively for the use of the President, will open to the public for the prov... Read More


Discussions to obtain fuel from Russia ongoing

Sri Lanka, March 25 -- Cabinet Spokesperson Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa said that diplomatic discussions have already begun to obtain fuel from Russia. The Minister said this at a media briefing he... Read More


No transaction fee on QR-based payments below Rs. 5,000

Sri Lanka, March 25 -- The Cabinet of Ministers on Monday (23) approved a proposal to promote digital payments by removing transaction fees for both senders and recipients on QR-based payments below R... Read More


ADB ups SL's allocation to US$ 480 Mn

Sri Lanka, March 25 -- The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has agreed to increase the allocation approved for Sri Lanka for this year from US$ 380 million to US$ 480 million and to promptly release US$ 2... Read More


Showers likely in parts of the island this afternoon

Sri Lanka, March 25 -- Showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in the Western Province and Sabaragamuwa Province and in the districts of Galle District and Matara District after 2.00 p.... Read More


17 foreign nationals linked to online scams arrested in Galle

Sri Lanka, March 25 -- Seventeen foreign nationals have been arrested in Galle yesterday (24) for allegedly carrying out online scams in Sri Lanka.South Asians & Diaspora The arrests have followed a ... Read More


Goodbye Lasantha, our colleague and friend

Sri Lanka, March 24 -- It is with much sadness that we share news of the passing of Lasantha Abayawardane nee Alwis who was a senior team member in the editorials of the Sunday Observer and Daily News... Read More


Pakistan's 86th National Day celebrated in Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka, March 24 -- The Acting High Commissioner of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan to Sri Lanka Zunaira Latif expressed how Sri Lanka and Pakistan continue to maintain traditionally close and mut... Read More