Ajith Nivard Cabraal appointed CBSL Governor once again.

Former State Minister of Finance Ajith Nivard Cabraal has been appointed as the new Governor of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL). President Gotabaya Rajapaksa presented Cabraal with his new appointment a short while ago today (13th), President’s Media Division stated. The…

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Sri Lanka-Malaysia Business Council’s 27th AGM held virtually.

The Sri Lanka - Malaysia Business Council of the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce held its 27th Annual General Meeting Virtually.  His Excellency Tan Yang Thai the High Commissioner of Malaysia to Sri Lanka graced the occasion as the Chief Guest.  Mr. Khalid Farouk was elected as t…

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Sri Lankan Prime Minister to address Int’l Symposium at University of Bologna.

Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa and Foreign Minister Prof. G. L. Peiris will shortly make a visit to Bologna, Italy, to participate in an international event. The event is to be graced by the Prime Minister of Italy and other dignitaries from Italy and other European countr…

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Popular singer Sunil Perera passes away.

Veteran singer, musician and leader of the popular band ‘Gypsies’, Sunil Perera has passed away at the age of 68. He had reportedly passed away, a short while ago today (06th), while receiving treatment at a private hospital in Colombo.  Sunil Perera had tested positive for C…

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Emergency regulations for supply of essential food items passed in Parliament

The Proclamation on the Emergency Regulations for the Supply of Essential Foods enacted by President Gotabhaya Rajapaksa was passed by a majority of 81 votes in Parliament today (06). When the vote on the proclamation of the emergency regulations was taken, a total of 132 pa…

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Sri Lanka Police marks 155 years on Friday (03).

According to the Office of the Police Spokesperson no celebrations will take place due to the pandemic and the Inspector General of Police has instructed to only raise the Sri Lanka Police Flag at Police Stations & Offices, while adhering to the necessary health guideli…

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Wife of Uruwarige Wannila Aththo passes away from COVID-19

The wife of Vedda Chief Uruwarige Wannila Aththo has passed away from coronavirus infection, last afternoon (September 04). Uruwarige Heenmenika had been receiving treatment at the Peradeniya Teaching Hospital when she passed away. She had been hospitalized over COVID-19 abou…

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Sri Lanka receives USD 787 Million SDR from IMF.

Sri Lanka receives Special Drawing Rights (SDR) Allocation of International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the Initial Disbursements under the Currency Swap Arrangement with the Bangladesh Bank During August 2021, Sri Lanka received its share of the global SDR allocation by the IMF…

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CCPI based Inflation increased to 6.0 per cent in August 2021.

Headline inflation, as measured by the year-on-year (Y-o-Y) change in the Colombo Consumer Price Index (CCPI, 2013=100), increased to 6.0 per cent in August 2021 from 5.7 per cent in July 2021. This was driven by monthly increases of prices of items in both Food and Non-foo…

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Sri Lanka, Norway discuss potential for investment partnerships in renewable energy.

The Ambassador of the Kingdom of Norway to Sri Lanka Trine Jøranli Eskedal paid a courtesy call on Foreign Minister Prof. G.L. Peiris on Monday (August 31) at the Foreign Ministry. During discussions, the foreign minister appreciated the mutually beneficial partnership exist…

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CSE’s ASPI closes above 9,000 points for first time in history.

The Colombo Stock Exchange’s All Share Price Index (ASPI) surpassed 9,000 points today (Sep. 01). The ASPI closed at 9,163.13 points as at the end of the day, marking an increase of 165.53 points (1.84%) compared to yesterday’s trading, according to the country’s main stock …

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Another medal for Sri Lanka at Tokyo Paralympics.

Sri Lanka’s Samitha Dulan Kodithuwakku has won the Bronze medal in the Men’s Javelin Throw - F46 – event at the Tokyo 2020 Paralympics.  Kodithuwakku took third place with a personal best of 65.61 meters while India’s Sumit Antil secured the gold medal with a World Record th…

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Dinesh Priyantha wins first-ever Paralympic gold medal for Sri Lanka.

Sri Lanka’s Dinesh Priyantha Herath has set a new world record in the Men’s Javelin Throw - F46 – event at the Tokyo 2020 Paralympics. Dinesh Priyantha set the new world record clearing a distance of 67.79 meters to win the gold medal in the Men’s Javelin Throw F46 Final. He …

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Advisory Board appointed in accordance with Prevention of Terrorism Act.

President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has appointed an Advisory Board as per the Section 13 of the Prevention of Terrorism Act, No.48 of 1979, the Director-General of Legal Affairs of the Presidential Secretariat Attorney-at-Law Harigupta Rohanadeera said. The Chairman of the Advisor…

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Online Portal Launched to Obtain Covid-19 Smart Vaccine Certificate.

The Information and Communication Technology Agency (ICTA) announces the launch of Covid-19 Smart Vaccine  Certificate Portal from 25th August 2021, for the general public who have plans to travel overseas.  ICTA has introduced this initiative in collaboration with the Mini…

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Colombo Stock Exchange’s ASPI reaches all time high.

The benchmark All share Price Index (ASPI) hit an all-time high of 8,920.71 points today (26), surpassing the previous record of 8,812.01 points on 27 january 2021. The ASPI surged 164.08 points (or 1.87%) to close at 8,920.71. The day’s trading recorded a turnover of Rs.10.4…

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The South African Cricket Team arrive in Sri Lanka for limited-overs series.

The South African Cricket Team arrived in Colombo on Thursday (26) as they are all set to begin their limited-overs tour of Sri Lanka next week. The matches give both teams some much-needed practice ahead of the T20 World Cup, with the ODI series also of significance with th…

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RCB sign Hasaranga and Chameera for IPL 2021.

Royal Challengers Bangalore have signed Sri Lankan all-rounder Wanindu Hasaranga, fast bowler Dushmantha Chameera and Singapore’s Tim David ahead of the UAE leg of IPL 2021. The signings have been enforced after New Zealand’s Finn Allen and Scott Kuggeleijn were picked for n…

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Four new sensitive Ecological Zones identified.

The Environment Ministry has initiated a programme to identify and declare sensitive Ecological Zones in the country. The Biodiversity Unit of the Ministry has initiated this programme on the instructions of Environment Minister Mahinda Amaraweera. The purpose of this progra…

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Rear Admiral Jayarathne appointed Navy Chief of Staff.

Rear Admiral YN Jayarathne has been appointed as the Chief of Staff of the Sri Lanka Navy with effect from 17.08.2021 by President Gotabaya Rajapaksa. Accordingly, Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Nishantha Ulugetenne, officially handed over the letter of appointment in t…

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