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The Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) has signed a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with Sahasdhanavi Limited to establish a 350 MW combined cycle power plant, marking a major step in Sri Lanka’s ...
The Opposition’s hopes that Sri Lanka’s apparel sector would shut down following the imposition of tariffs by the United States have been dashed, as the US has granted a 90-day grace period for ...
After more than three decades, the road connecting Vasavilan Junction to Palali in Sri Lanka’s Northern Province has been officially reopened—but under heavy military restrictions that continue to ...
Sri Lanka Police has launched a pilot project enabling motorists to pay traffic fines online, marking a step forward in streamlining public services and promoting digital governance. The initiative ...
Former minister Rajitha Senaratne said the country may have avoided steep U.S. tariffs on its exports if Ranil Wickremesinghe had remained president. In a recent interview with a YouTube channel, ...
As Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Sri Lanka on a three-day visit with a grand welcome ceremony, it is worth reflecting on the Buddhist connection between the two countries through the ...
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been conferred the prestigious Mithra Vibhushana medal by the Government of Sri Lanka, in recognition of his exceptional contribution to strengthening bilateral ...
A wave of nostalgia swept through a recent musical event when veteran singer SamanJayanath Jinadasa performed the beloved 90s hit “Thumula Namunukula Giri Hisa.” The audience was in for a touching ...
Former Australian Test opener Will Pukowski has retired from all levels of cricket at the age of 27. Pukowski has been forced to retire from professional cricket on the recommendation of a panel of ...
The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has launched an inquiry into allegations that Member of Parliament Namal Rajapaksa fraudulently obtained his Attorney-at-Law qualification. The probe was ...
Today, IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva issued the following statement regarding the announcement of the United States tariffs: “We are still assessing the macroeconomic implications of the ...
The official welcoming ceremony for Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who arrived in Sri Lanka last night (4 April) for a three-day state visit, is currently underway at Independence Square in ...