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The government will soon roll out a special scheme for salvaging loss-making state-owned enterprises (SOEs) via restructuring or privatisation, opening up their management or ownership while liquidating failing institutions with insolvency issues that cannot be resolved efficiently. At least 10...

Sri Lanka are poised for an unlikely Asia Cup victory over favourites Pakistan in Sunday's final after a giant-slaying streak through the tournament despite troubles at home. The island nation had to abandon plans to host the Twenty20 competition due...

After the deal sparked controversy and activists went to court. The Power and Energy Minister stated that a company awarded a contract to supply coal on credit has refused to proceed. They said until legal clearance is obtained. According to...

Two SL sports teams will play two finals today. One of them is the final match of the Asia Cup netball tournament. The other is the final match of the Asia Cup 20-20 series. The final of the 12th Asian...

Complaints and arrests made by police indicate an increase in robberies. Most of these have targeted women walking down the street in recent weeks. Snatching gold chains from women walking down the street has increased. Also, the other thefts, robberies,...

The Wildlife Department nearly doubled the rates of entrance fees to national wildlife parks, causing the tourism industry to suffer as a result of the directive being issued without prior notice. Previous rates per person of Rs.9,688 have been increased...

. US, India and IMF tri party discussion on sri Lanka in Delhi.After GR will Basil face court case in US..?GR reveals secret over RW 's appointment.. 15 MPs from Samagi Jana Balavega join the government... '-Island'10 people from SJB...

No dollars to clear 4 fuel ships, It is reported that the government is desperately looking for 150 million dollars to pay for four fuel ships. Two diesel ships and a crude oil ship have already arrived at the port...

It is reported that President Ranil Wickremesinghe is scheduled to meet the Administrator of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Mrs. Samantha Power this morning (11). The meeting is scheduled to be held today at 9.30 am at...

Two former Sri Lankan cricket Captains Sanath and Sanga send to their best wishes to Dasun Shanaka and the Sri Lanka cricket team. WATCH