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IMF projects Sri Lanka could issue $3 billion in foreign bonds by 2028

Sri Lanka, Oct. 23 -- Sri Lanka may issue $ 3 billion in foreign bonds by 2028 under International Monetary Fund projections, though the government retains the final decision to access global markets.... Read More


Bail granted to MP Chamara Sampath in four cases

Sri Lanka, Oct. 23 -- The Colombo Chief Magistrate Asanga S. Bodaragama today (23) ordered to release MP Chamara Sampath, who was arrested by the Bribery Commission in connection with the incident of ... Read More


Ven. Gallalle Sumanasiri Thera appointed as new Chancellor of Sabaragamuwa University

Sri Lanka, Oct. 23 -- Aggamaha Panditha Senior Professor Ven. Gallalle Sumanasiri Thera, the Chief Incumbent of Molagoda, Kotamudungala Rajamaha Viharaya, was appointed as the new Chancellor of Sabara... Read More


Why were buddhist monks' names removed by court order? UNP questions

Sri Lanka, Oct. 23 -- The United National Party (UNP) issued a statement today (23) stating that a serious mistake was intentionally committed through the decision to remove the names of monks from th... Read More


Train services between Rambukkana-Peradeniya-Gampola suspended tomorrow and day after due to bad weather

Sri Lanka, Oct. 23 -- Due to the prevailing adverse weather conditions, the Sri Lanka Railways Department has taken steps to temporarily suspend train operations between Rambukkana, Peradeniya, and Ga... Read More


Colombo Stock Exchange Drops by 33.01 Points

Sri Lanka, Oct. 23 -- The All Share Price Index (ASPI) of the Colombo Stock Exchange has declined by 33.01 points today (23). Accordingly, at the end of the day, the All Share Price Index was recorde... Read More


Fire breaks out at machinery and electrical appliance shop in Nittambuwa

Sri Lanka, Oct. 23 -- A fire broke out at a machinery and electrical appliance shop in Nittambuwa town this afternoon (23). According to the Nittambuwa Police, two fire engines have been deployed to ... Read More


SL CERT warns public against fake bank gift offers ahead of Vap Full Moon Poya Day

Sri Lanka, Oct. 23 -- The Sri Lanka Computer Emergency Readiness Team (Sri Lanka CERT) has urged the public not to be deceived by messages circulating on social media claiming that a leading bank in S... Read More


Wildlife officials treat sick elephant in Ampara

Sri Lanka, Oct. 23 -- Wildlife officers and veterinary teams are continuing treatment in an effort to save a wild elephant that suddenly fell ill and collapsed in the Ampara-Samanthurai area. The Sri... Read More


Essential medicine stock worth over Rs. 5 million from Sri Lanka to the Maldives

Sri Lanka, Oct. 23 -- The Sri Lankan government has donated a stock of essential medicines valued at over Rs. 5 million to the Maldivian government. This stock of medicines was officially handed over... Read More