Sri Lanka’s First Pediatric Bone Marrow and Blood Cell Transplant Unit Opens at Apeksha Hospital
In a groundbreaking development for pediatric oncology in Sri Lanka, the country’s first unit dedicated to bone marrow and blood
Parliament to Convene from January 7 to 10, 2025
The Secretary-General of Parliament, Mrs. Kushani Rohanadeera, has announced that Parliament will convene from January 7 to January 10, 2025,
Sri Lanka to Open Tenders for 30,000 Metric Tonnes of Salt Amid Market Shortage
The Government of Sri Lanka will open tenders tomorrow (03) for the import of 30,000 metric tonnes of salt to
Sri Lanka Retains Import Duty on 63 Essential Items to Stabilize Prices
The Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development announced the issuance of a gazette notification on December 31, 2024, to
Sri Lankan-Born Ranil Jayawardena Honoured with Knighthood in UK’s 2024 New Year’s Honours List
Ranil Jayawardena, former Member of Parliament for North East Hampshire and Deputy Leader of Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council (BDBC),
Colombo Stock Market Achieves Remarkable 49.66% Growth in 2024
The Colombo Stock Market has recorded an impressive 49.66% growth in 2024, reflecting a strong performance throughout the year. The
Emirates Expands Dubai-Colombo Service, Boosting Passenger Capacity by 30%
Emirates Airlines is enhancing its Dubai-Colombo route with a new daily flight starting January 2, 2025, increasing passenger capacity by
No Withholding Tax on Children’s Savings Below Rs. 150,000 Monthly Income: Minister
Cabinet Spokesman and Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayathissa assured that no withholding tax will be imposed on interest earned from children’s
General Shavendra Silva Retires: Reflecting on a Four-Decade Legacy in Service
Outgoing Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Shavendra Silva, the 8th CDS of Sri Lanka, retired yesterday after over 40
Ceylon Petroleum Corporation Announces Kerosene Price Reduction
The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) has announced a price revision for kerosene, effective from midnight today (31). Kerosene Price Update: