Sri Lanka’s PMI Shows Growth in Manufacturing and Services Sectors in December 2024
Sri Lanka’s Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) for December 2024 reflected strong growth in both the manufacturing and services sectors, according
Weather Forecast: Rainy Conditions to Persist in Several Provinces
The Department of Meteorology predicts that the rainy conditions will persist over the next 24 hours in the Northern, North-central,
Sri Lanka Army Launches Nationwide Renovation Programme for Paddy Storage Facilities
The Sri Lanka Army has initiated a nationwide cleaning and renovation programme for paddy storage facilities in preparation for the
Government to Reclaim Official Residences of Former Presidents
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake announced that the government will reclaim all official residences provided to former presidents. During a meeting
Ministry of Urban Development to Revive Housing Projects in Collaboration with ADB
The Ministry of Urban Development, Construction, and Housing is set to hold discussions with the Asian Development Bank (ADB) next
Census Department Launches Household Income and Expenditure Survey
The Department of Census and Statistics has officially commenced the Household Income and Expenditure Survey. Director General Anoja Seneviratne stated
Veteran Journalist Victor Ivan Passes Away at 75
Victor Ivan, a renowned journalist, political critic, and former Editor of the Ravaya newspaper, has passed away at the age
Early Landslide Warnings Issued for Multiple Districts
The National Building and Research Organisation (NBRO) has issued early landslide warnings for several areas in the Badulla, Kandy, Kurunegala,
‘Red’ Warning Issued for Heavy Rains in Several Provinces
The Department of Meteorology has issued a ‘Red’ warning for heavy rains in the Eastern, Uva, and North-Central provinces, as
Former Minister Vijith Wijayamuni Soysa Arrested Over Illegal Vehicle Assembly
Former Minister Vijith Wijayamuni Soysa was arrested today (January 19) by the Walana Anti-Vice Unit, police reported. The arrest occurred