Will take necessary steps to take local toddy to int’l market: Siyambalapitiya
Finance State Minister Ranjith Siyambalapitiya said yesterday that all necessary steps would be taken to take Sri Lanka's toddy to the international market.
Another minor tremor reported from Wellawaya
A minor earth tremor of Magnitude 2.3 on the Richter scale was reported from Wellawaya around 3 am today, the Geological Survey and Mines Bureau said.
Two women survive for days in earthquake rubble as death toll tops 24,150 in Turkey
Rescuers in Turkey pulled two women alive from the rubble of collapsed buildings after they were being trapped for 122 hours following the region's deadliest quake in two decades, authorities said on Saturday.
Ruling party members nominated for COPF
Ruling party members of the new Committee on Public Finance have been appointed as per the announcement made by Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardene in Parliament.
28 passengers hospitalized after bus falls down precipice, 4 critical
At least 28 passengers were hospitalized when a bus fell into a precipice in Mahawanguwa area in Ratnapura on the Ratnapura-Siripagama Road this afternoon.
Contempt of Court application by HRCSL against CEB Chairman dismissed by SC
A contempt of court application filed by the Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka (HRCSL) against Chairman of the Ceylon Electricity Board
Japanese giant Mitsubishi Corp. to wind up Lankan operations next month
Japanese giant Mitsubishi Corporation has decided to wind up operations in Sri Lanka next month after being an integral part of bilateral ties and some of the country’s key infrastructure projects for nearly 60 years.
Govt makes changes in PAYE tax under mounting pressure
Under intense pressure, the Government yesterday announced revision to the circular on personal income tax relaxing certain incentives provided for an employee whose monthly income exceeds Rs. 100,000.
Govt to shut down 55 project offices retarding development
In a bid to cut down on costs, the Government has decided to shut down 55 project offices whilst suspending 32 operations of other management units of large-scale development projects.
Tourist arrivals to Sri Lanka increases over 26,000 in the first week of February
The tourist arrivals to Sri Lanka in the first week of February crossed over 26,000, propelling the cumulative figure to 129,051 continuing the growth momentum.
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Alleged use of SPC funds to pay Keheliya’s mobile phone bill: Case fixed for further pre-trial
A corruption case filed against Minister Keheliya Rambukwella and former State Printing Corporation (SPC) Chairman Jayampathi Bandara Heenkenda was today fixed for further pre-trial to be held on March 9 by Colombo High Court.
Alleged use of SPC funds to pay Keheliya’s mobile phone bill: Case fixed for further pre-trial
A corruption case filed against Minister Keheliya Rambukwella and former State Printing Corporation (SPC) Chairman Jayampathi Bandara Heenkenda was today fixed for further pre-trial to be held on March 9 by Colombo High Court.
Paris Club Creditors and other SL bond holders agree on debt restructuring
Paris Club Creditors have agreed to provide financing assurances to support the International Monetary Fund's approval of an extended fund facility (EFF) for Sri Lanka, the Paris Club said on Tuesday.
Tense situation near Parliament between Police and Buddhist monks
A tense situation was reported at the Polduwa Junction near Parliament a short while ago between the Police and a group of Buddhist monks.