Sri Lanka’s candidate elected to UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage Evaluation Body
Sri Lanka’s candidate, Dr. Bilinda Devage Nandadeva was elected as an expert to the prestigious Evaluation Body of UNESCO’s 2003 […]
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Several spells of showers expected in parts of the island
The Meteorology Department says the low-pressure area is in the Southwest Bay of Bengal is likely to move further north-westwards
President expresses gratitude to China for debt restructuring support and economic assistance
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has expressed his gratitude to the Chinese government for its support during debt restructuring as well
16,000 MT of rice imported within two weeks
Around 16,000 metric tonnes of rice has been imported to Sri Lanka as of 3:30 p.m. today (18), following the
Passenger boat capsizes off Mumbai coast with more than 80 on board
A boat carrying 80 passengers and five crew members capsized off the coast of India’s financial capital Mumbai after a
Sri Lanka to give free visas to 39 countries – Foreign Minister
Sri Lanka’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Vijitha Herath, has provided an update on the country’s strategic efforts to revitalize its
2024 O/L exam dates announced
The Examinations Department announced that the 2024 (2025) G.C.E. Ordinary Level Examination will be held from the 17th of March
16 deaths reported in fatal accidents on expressways so far this year
Sri Lanka Police says that a total of 16 people have died in 12 fatal accidents on the expressways of
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Keheliya’s two bank accounts with Rs. 20 mln balance frozen
The Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) has ordered to freeze two current and fixed deposit accounts
Govt to raise PAYE tax threshold to Rs. 150,000 – President
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake says that the government was able to reach an agreement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF)