Category: Local News

Corporal’s bravery in Ududumbara commended by the Sri Lanka Army Commander

Army Commander Lieutenant General Vikum Liyanage on Thursday (June 01), bestowed on Corporal K.M.B.R.K.L Karunarathne, the Army Commander’s Commendation Medal, for his singular bravery in saving more than 50 lives aboard a private bus.

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Price of Litro gas to be reduced by Rs. 350?

The price of a 12.5 kg domestic LP gas cylinder is expected to be reduced by about Rs. 350 with effect from midnight tomorrow (June 04), LITRO Chairman Muditha Peiris said today (June 03).

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Sri Lanka Government to relax import restrictions on nearly 400 items

Sri Lanka Government to relax existing import restrictions on about 300 to 400 items from next week.

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Reform momentum must continue despite tentative signs of improvement in Sri Lanka Economy – IMF

Sri Lankan authorities are showing strong commitment to implementing economic reforms, however, this reform momentum must be continued amid a challenging economic recovery process, International Monetary Fund (IMF) Deputy Managing Director Kenji Okamura said after concluding his visit to the island nation.

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Government’s objective is to develop Sri Lanka as a thriving nation by 2048

Sri Lanka President Ranil Wickremesinghe reiterated his commitment to prevent any regression of the country to its previous state, emphasizing his determination to transform Sri Lanka into a fully developed nation by 2048.

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Sri Lankan Rupee appreciates against U.S. Dollar

The Sri Lankan Rupee (LKR) has appreciated against the US dollar (USD) today (June 01), according to the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL).

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Professionals belonging to 14 categories required to register with Inland Revenue Department from June 01

A special gazette notification has been issued making it mandatory for professionals belonging to 14 categories including Doctors, Engineers, Chartered Accountants and Architects to register themselves with the Inland Revenue Department (IRD) from today (June 01).

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Bruno Divakara remanded until June 07

Bruno Divakara has been remanded until June 07 on the orders of Colombo Fort Magistrate Thilina Gamage.

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Over 9,000 dengue cases reported in Sri Lanka in May, 2023

Over 9,000 dengue cases have been reported in Sri Lanka in the month of May, 2023.

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Sri Lanka unexpectedly cuts rates by 250 bps as inflation eases

Sri Lanka’s central bank caught markets off-guard by cutting its key rates by 250 basis points on Thursday, as it cited inflation easing faster than expected and the price outlook turning more benign.

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Sri Lanka’s key inflation rate eases to 25.2% in May

Sri Lanka’s key inflation rate eased to 25.2% in May from 35.3% in April, the statistics department said on Wednesday, reducing some stress on the crisis-hit economy.

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Fuel prices revised in Sri Lanka

Fuel prices in Sri Lanka will be revised from midnight today (May 31).

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Bruno Divakara arrested

Bruno Divakara, the owner of the YouTube channel ‘SL Vlog’, has been arrested by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) for aiding and abetting Nathasha Edirisooriya, who has been remanded for making comments disrespectful to Buddhism.

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Sri Lanka’s Central Bank warns general public over 8 pyramid-type schemes

The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has requested the Attorney General to consider instituting criminal proceedings against eight pyramid-type prohibited schemes operating in Sri Lanka.

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Sri Lankan Rupee appreciates against U.S. Dollar

The Sri Lankan Rupee (LKR) has appreciated against the US dollar (USD) today (May 31), according to the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL)….

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Chinese reaffirms support for Sri Lanka’s economic recovery

President Ranil Wickremesinghe has received a courtesy call from Sun Weidong, the Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs from the People’s Republic of China.

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