Govt. to reduce fuel prices soon, says State Minister, Nalaka Godahewa
State Minister, Nalaka Godahewa said the government had clarified the circumstance which led to the fuel price hike and that steps were being taken...
Sri Lanka to launch largest Agricultural Re-Export Zone
Plans are afoot to launch Sri Lanka’s largest Agricultural Re-Export Zone near the Welipenna Sewa Piyasa on the Welipenna Southern Expressway in the Kalutara...
Three more weeks needed to see drop in COVID deaths – Dr. Fernandopulle
It would take at least three more weeks to see a drop in COVID-19 related deaths in the country, Minister of COVID Disease Control,...
U.S. confident SL would ensure required facilitation for U.S. investors
“Sri Lankan government has pledged to address the pending policy issues and I am confident that once the pandemic subsides, concrete efforts will begin...
Travel restrictions may have to be extended: SLMA
The travel restrictions may have to be extended further if the existing restrictions are not properly enforced, Sri Lanka Medical Association (SLMA) President, Dr....
Proposal submitted to allow buying liquor from supermarkets online
A proposal has been submitted to the Ministry of Finance to allow consumers with the opportunity to purchase liquor online through supermarket chains, the...
Importing luxury vehicles; never approve using public funds, says Opposition Leader
While criticizing the move to provide luxury vehicles for ministers and MPs, Opposition Leader, Sajith Premadasa says that his party would never approve using...
Central Bank did not approve luxury SUV imports for MPs, states Governor
Sri Lanka’s Central Bank, which is advocating import controls and is also the banking regulator, did not approve the opening of letters of credit...
‘Central Expressway construction in Gampaha temporarily suspended’
Construction work on the Central Expressway in the Gampaha District has been temporarily suspended until a final decision is reached after reviewing the construction...
Provision of Medical Equipments for COVID- 19 Emergency response
UNOPS Sri Lanka has been procuring emergency medical equipment for the Ministry of Health (MoH) in accordance with the requirements outlined by the Ministry...