Sri Navy seize 1,947 kg of Kendu leaves in Puttalam

Sri Lanka Navy has seized 1,947 kilograms of smuggled Kendu leaves and apprehended a suspect during a special operation conducted in the Karative beach area in Puttalam this morning (July 02).



Sri Lanka Parliament approves Domestic Debt Restructuring programme

The Resolution on Domestic Debt Optimization (DDO) was passed in Parliament of Sri Lanka with a majority of 60 votes with 122 members voting for and 62  against.



Arrack and beer prices increased in Sri Lanka

The prices of both arrack and beer in Sri Lanka have been increased consequent to the rise in the Excise Duty.



Cigarette prices increased in Sri Lanka

Prices of cigarettes in Sri Lanka have been increased under four categories with effect from today (June 01).



Sri Lanka revises fuel prices from June 30

The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CEYPETCO) and Lanka Indian Oil Company (LIOC) have revised fuel prices with effect from midnight on Friday (June 30).



Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka approves electricity tariff revision

The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) has approved the electricity tariff revision with effect from tomorrow (July 01).



Sri Lanka President confident Sri Lanka will overcome bankruptcy status by September 2023

Sri Lanka President Ranil Wickremesinghe has expressed confidence that Sri Lanka would overcome its bankruptcy status by September, 2023.



Sri Lanka President Urges Business Leaders to Educate Workforce on Domestic Debt Optimization

Sri Lanka President Ranil Wickremesinghe addressed members of the Chambers, business leaders and unions regarding the Domestic Debt Optimization (DDO), during meetings held yesterday (June 29) at the Presidential Secretariat.



Free entrance to Dehiwala Zoo on July 3 for children under 12-years of age

Children under 12 years of age will be given the opportunity to visit the zoo free of charge on July 03, 2023, National Zoological Gardens announced.



Air Marshal Udeni Rajapaksa takes office as 19th Commander of Sri Lanka Air Force

Air Marshal Udeni Rajapaksa assumed duties as the 19th Commander of Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) today (June 30).



Sri Lanka welcomes more cooperation with China, rejects ‘debt trap’ claims

China has invested a lot in Sri Lanka in recent years and Sri Lanka looks forward to expanding the mutually beneficial partnership, Ali Sabry, Sri Lanka’s minister of foreign affairs, told the media during his visit to China.



President appoints new members to Election Commision and Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka President Ranil Wickremesinghe appointed members to the Election Commission and the Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka (HRCSL) yesterday (June 29).



Lottery ticket prices in Sri Lanka to be increased from July

The National Lotteries Board (NLB) and the Development Lotteries Board (DLB) have decided to increase the prices of their lottery tickets.



Vijayakala Maheswaran admitted to the ICU of Chilaw Hospital

Former Minister Vijayakala Maheswaran was admitted to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) of the Chilaw Hospital after sustaining injuries after the van she was travelling in crashed onto a tree near the 107th post in Mundalama this morning (June 29).



Udeni Rajapaksa appointed as the 19th Commander of the Sri Lanka Air Force

Air Vice Marshal Udeni Rajapaksa will take over as the 19th Commander of the Sri Lanka Air Force and be promoted to the three-star rank of Air Marshal with effect from June 30, 2023.



Sri Lanka’s Central Bank Governor explains debt restructuring process

Sri Lanka’s banking system would not be burdened any further as it already contributes to the Treasury and economy through taxes of over 50%, the Central Bank Governor Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe said.