Government Approves $1.8 Billion in Vehicle Import LCs; Only 60% of Imports Completed
The government has so far approved the opening of letters of credit (LCs) worth nearly USD 1.8 billion for vehicle
Seven Candidates in the Fray for Diyawadana Nilame Election
Seven candidates will contest the election for the post of Diyawadana Nilame of the Sri Dalada Maligawa, scheduled to be
CAA Reminds Manufacturers to Obtain SLS Certification for Ready-to-Serve Fruit Drinks
The Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) has reminded that all locally produced ready-to-serve fruit drinks must obtain the Sri Lanka Standards
China’s Spring Airlines Faces Backlash Over ‘Air Aunties’ Recruitment Campaign
China’s Spring Airlines is facing online backlash after announcing plans to recruit married women and mothers as flight attendants under
Evening Showers Expected in Parts of Sabaragamuwa, Central, and Uva Provinces
Showers or thundershowers may occur at a few places in the Sabaragamuwa, Central, and Uva Provinces after 2.00 p.m. today
Powerful 6.3-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Near Afghanistan’s Mazar-e-Sharif
A powerful earthquake of magnitude 6.3 struck near Mazar-e-Sharif, one of Afghanistan’s largest cities, early on Monday, according to the
Ravi Karunanayake to Present Key Proposals for the 2026 Budget
Former Finance Minister Ravi Karunanayake is set to present several specific proposals for the 2026 Budget, which will be tabled
If Local Investment Falls Short, Technology and Capital Must Be Sourced from Abroad – Ravi Karunanayake
Former Deputy Leader of the United National Party, MP Ravi Karunanayake, says that when domestic investment is insufficient, Sri Lanka
Balochistan faces fresh attacks amid continued neglect
In yet another alarming reminder of Balochistan’s worsening security climate, unidentified armed men carried out two separate attacks on Tuesday
IMF Offers No Support to Encourage Investment – Ravi Karunanayake Alleges
Former Deputy Leader of the United National Party, MP Ravi Karunanayake, says that although IMF assistance was necessary when Sri