Sri Lanka to relax import restrictions imposed on vehicles used for public transport

The Government of Sri Lanka is going to relax import restrictions imposed for lorries, trucks and buses used for public transport.



Sri Lanka increases license fee for public performances

The license fee for the public exhibition of any foreign or local films, stage dramas, musicals or performing shows in Sri Lanka under the Public Performance Act has been amended.



Three Iranians fined Rs. 13.2 million for collecting plant, animal parts in Sinharaja forest

The Udugama Magistrate’s Court imposed a fine of Rs. 13.2 million on three Iranian nationals who had collected plant and animal parts in the Sinharaja forest.



Direct employment opportunities for Sri Lankan skilled migrant workers in Russia

The Embassy of Sri Lanka in Moscow says it has initiated direct employment opportunities for Sri Lankan skilled migrant workers in the Russian Federation for the first time in the history.



Badulla Teaching Hospital gets Electricity again after part payment of outstanding electricity bill

The Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) has restored the power supply to several sections of the Teaching Hospital in Badulla.



President emphasizes the importance of investing in capital and human resources for Sri Lanka’s economic advancement

President Ranil Wickremesinghe emphasized the importance of capital, particularly financial and human, for driving growth.



Indira Gandhi government gave Katchatheevu Island to Sri Lanka – Prime Minister Modi

India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday blamed the Congress for the partition of India and also said it was the Indira Gandhi government which gave the Katchatheevu Island to Sri Lanka in 1974.



Japan destroyer tests Sri Lanka shipyard with eye on future use

Every summer, the Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) deploys a fleet of ships across the Indo-Pacific region to conduct joint training, visit ports and invite locals aboard. This year, that engagement deepened.



Sri Lankan Farmers call off the ‘Satyagraha’ campaign demanding water for cultivation

The ‘Satyagraha’ campaign launched by a group of Sri Lankan farmers demanding water be released from the Udawalawe reservoir for cultivation purposes, has been called off today (August 10).



Don’t politicize changes in natural environment and weather including drought – State Minister of Defence

The dry spell that is being experienced in Sri Lanka now is a seasonal phenomenon and nobody should attempt to take political mileage out of it, State Minister of Defence Premitha Bandara Tennakoon said.



Registration of Sri Lanka Automobile Association suspended by Sports Minister

Registration of the Sri Lanka Automobile Association has been suspended and appointed a temporary committee for its operations.



Sri Lanka wins two medals at 2023 Commonwealth Youth Games

Sri Lanka’s Ayomal Akalanka won Silver in the men’s 400m hurdles and Nilupul Pehesara won bronze in the men’s High Jump at the 2023 Commonwealth Youth Games in Trinidad and Tobago.



Danushka Gunathilaka’s bail conditions eased

Sri Lankan cricketer Danushka Gunthilaka, who has been stranded in Australia for more than eight months, will be allowed to travel domestically after his bail conditions were eased on Tuesday (August 08).



Sri Lanka Central Bank cuts statutory reserve ratio by 200 bps

The Central Bank of Sri Lanka has cut the statutory reserve ratio for commercial banks by 200 basis points to 2%, effective Aug. 16, it said on Wednesday.



Sri Lanka President delivers special statement in Parliament

Sri Lanka President Ranil Wickremesinghe emphasized the necessity of implementing the 13th Amendment in a way that suits the nation’s growth and future.



Sri Lanka President says reformative changes underway to increase representation of women in politics

Sri Lanka President Ranil Wickremesinghe has expressed his strong commitment to increase the women’s representation in politics through reformative changes.