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Inland revenue collections rise 24% to Rs. 2,227 billion

Sri Lanka, Oct. 27 -- Sri Lanka's income tax revenue increased 24 percent compared with the same period last year, reaching 2,227 billion rupees as of October 25, inland revenue department commissione... Read More


Colombo to host first BIMSTEC health ministers' meeting on November 10 and 11

Sri Lanka, Oct. 27 -- The first meeting of BIMSTEC health ministers and the meeting of senior officials on health are scheduled to be held in Colombo on November 10 and 11. Cabinet approval to host t... Read More


Brazil's Lula seeks stronger ties with Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka, Oct. 27 -- Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva posted a reply on 'X' social media expressing gratitude for the congratulatory message sent by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake on... Read More


Open warrant issued to arrest former minister Basil Rajapaksa

Sri Lanka, Oct. 27 -- The Matara Magistrate's Court today issued an open warrant for the immediate arrest of former Minister Basil Rajapaksa regarding a money laundering case related to land fraud in ... Read More


PM flies to Moscow for Oct 28's Russia-Africa Summit

DAR ES SALAAM, Oct. 27 -- PRIME Minister Mwigulu Nchemba has travelled to Moscow, Russia, to represent President Dr Samia Suluhu Hassan at the third Russia-Africa Summit of Heads of State and Governme... Read More


Businesses smell fortunes in newly signed Swiss-Tanzania Chamber of Commerce deal

DAR ES SALAAM, Oct. 27 -- TANZANIAN businesses are expected to benefit from new international market opportunities, investment prospects and commercial partnerships following the signing of a Memorand... Read More


Tanzanian announces on zero-tolerance for rapists, gender-based violence

DODOMA, Oct. 27 -- THE Tanzanian government has strongly condemned rape and gender-based violence that result in victims becoming pregnant, urging parents, relatives and the public not to interfere wi... Read More


Heavy rain triggers Victoria Reservoir spill gates

Sri Lanka, Oct. 27 -- Two automatic spill gates of Victoria Reservoir opened automatically today as water levels rose following heavy rainfall. A water capacity of 150 cubic metres per second is rele... Read More


Court permits CID to detain 'Achini' for seven days over triple murder

Sri Lanka, Oct. 27 -- The Walasmulla Magistrate's Court granted permission to the Criminal Investigation Department to detain and question Anusha Lakmali, alias 'Achini', for seven days following her ... Read More


Cyclone Arnab expected to intensify further tomorrow before landfall

Sri Lanka, Oct. 27 -- Cyclone Arnab located in the northeastern Bay of Bengal sea area intensified into a severe cyclone, the Department of Meteorology stated. Strong winds and heavy rainfall affect ... Read More