Cabinet approves proposal to reduce Maximum Retail Prices of 60 types of medicine

The Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval to reduce the maximum retail prices of 60 types of medicine by 16 percent.



Two officers of Agrarian Service Centre arrested for soliciting a bribe

Two officers of Alawathugoda Agrarian Service Center have been arrested by the Bribery Commission for soliciting a bribe of Rs. 100,000.



Sri Lanka’s LGBTQ+ community holds Pride march, demands end to discrimination

Hundreds of members of Sri Lanka’s LGBTQ+ community paraded through the streets of the capital Colombo on Sunday to mark the Pride month and demand an end to discrimination.



India’s first international cruise from Chennai to Sri Lanka to be flagged off today

India is set to launch its first-ever international cruise from Tamil Nadu to Sri Lanka operated by Cordelia Cruises, and the maiden voyage will be flagged off by Indian Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal. The event is scheduled to take place on Monday, June 5, from Chennai, with the cruise ship heading to the city of Jaffna in Sri Lanka.



‘Sandahiru Seya Charity Trust’ donates Dialysis Machine to Anuradhapura Hospital

Anuradhapura General Hospital was one of the healing homes for the military personnel as it extended noble services to seriously injured soldiers brought in from the warfront for emergency treatments, the Defence Secretary, General Kamal Gunaratne mentioned while recalling treatments he received at the same hospital twice, then.



Sri Lanka records lowest tourism monthly income of US$ 132 Million in May

Sri Lanka’s tourism industry recorded an income of US$ 131.5 million for May from 83,309 arrivals, the lowest monthly income thus far in 2023 since the battered industry started making a notable improvement from the final quarter of last year.



JVP asks public not to be distracted by circuses

National People’s Power (NPP) leader Anura Kumara Dissanayake has called on people not to be distracted by the ongoing circuses from the burning issues affecting their lives.



Litro LP Gas prices in Sri Lanka reduced from today (June 04)

Litro Gas Lanka Ltd. has decided to reduce the prices of domestic LP gas cylinders with effect from midnight today (June 04).



Odisha train collision: Sri Lanka President expresses deep sorrow, assures support

Sri Lanka President Ranil Wickremesinghe has conveyed his heartfelt condolences to the Prime Minister and the people of India following the tragic multiple train collision in Odisha state.



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.



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).



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.



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.



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.



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).



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).