India Freezes Rs. 30.84 Billion in Assets Linked to Anil Ambani’s Reliance Group
India’s Financial Crimes Agency has temporarily frozen assets worth Rs. 30.84 billion (US$350.87 million) linked to Reliance Group, owned by
Over 100,000 Houses in Sri Lanka Built with Clay and Thatched Roofs – Census and Statistics Department
The Department of Census and Statistics reports that around 100,000 houses in Sri Lanka are currently built with clay and
Sri Lanka to Invite International Bids for Oil and Gas Exploration in Mannar Basin
Sri Lanka is preparing to open international tenders in the first week of next month to invite bids for oil
Government Halts New Wind Power Projects in Mannar Pending Public Consent
Three wind power projects have been planned for Mannar Island, which has been identified as a high wind potential zone
Government Successfully Reducing Budget Deficit
The government has been able to gradually reduce the budget deficit, according to Professor Priyanga Dunusinghe, a senior lecturer in
ASPI Surpasses 23,000 Points for the First Time in History
The All Share Price Index (ASPI) of the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) reached an all-time high this morning (Nov. 4),
China’s crackdown on Tibetan Buddhism: Faith Under Siege
Frustrated by the growing popularity of the Dalai Lama and Tibetan Buddhism, the Chinese government has escalated its repressive religious
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