The fishermen, hailing from Jaffna, Mullaitivu, and Mannar districts vowed to intensify protests if the situation persisted unchecked. Numerous Sri Lankan fishermen staged a protest against their Indian counterparts on Sunday, accusing them of engaging in illegal fishing in Sri...
Read moreDetailsMr. Namal Rajapaksa said that his party is against the sale of local resources under the guise of bringing investments. He said that his party is going to make a political decision in the future and that a match is...
Read moreDetails“ Finally, I turn to Sri Lanka. Two years ago, tens of thousands of Sri Lankans took to the streets demanding deep democratic reforms and accountability for economic mismanagement and corruption, which resulted in the most severe socio-economic crisis in...
Read moreDetailsSri Lanka is prioritising coffee cultivation with a number of plantations expanding into this industry, looking at capturing the export market with its speciality “Ceylon coffee”. The government has also called to prioritise coffee crop and is looking at opening...
Read moreDetailsThe Court of Appeal has affirmed a decision by the Right to Information Commission (RTIC) directing Litro Gas Lanka Limited and Litro Gas Terminal Lanka (Private) Limited to release details of the monthly salaries and allowances of top management, including...
Read moreDetailsThe government’s decision to cancel a free visa facility granted to Russians and Ukrainians who have remained in Sri Lanka since February 2022 has not been reversed, Public Security Minister Tiran Alles confirmed this week. “Either they apply for a...
Read moreDetailsIn a significant move, Justice Minister Wijeyadasa Rajapakshe has announced plans to present a bill to Parliament this month aimed at restricting the financial powers of state-owned enterprises (SOEs), which would encompass the Central Bank. The proposed legislation seeks to...
Read moreDetailsIndustry leaders urge Tourism Min. to extend MRR policy Increased revenue projection spurs call for standardised rates Hoteliers are seeking Government intervention to formalise the gentlemen’s agreement reached within the industry to increase the prices of rooms by extending the...
Read moreDetailsUnions to meet Wages Board this month Estate workers’ unions intend to go before the Wages Board this month, calling for an increase of the daily wage to Rs. 2,000. Speaking to The Sunday Morning, All Ceylon Estate Workers’ Union President...
Read moreDetailsThe Additional Secretary of the Ministry of Health Mr. Saman Ratnayake stated before the court today (02) that he is ready to confess in front of the magistrate regarding the antibody injection fraud in question.Sri Lanka Latest News He said...
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