Navy rescues four Kudawella fishermen; search for three more goes on
The Navy brought four fishermen stranded after Cyclone Arnab to Hambantota Port, while a search continues for three others who left Chalai on 26 October.
Sampur grid substation contract awarded to Ceylex-Xingneng venture
The Cabinet has approved a USD 4.15 million, EUR 0.78 million and Rs. 1,096.08 million contract for the Sampur and Kappalthurai grid…
LAUGFS expects three LPG shipments in November, awaits Hambantota approval
LAUGFS Gas has arranged three LPG shipments for November and is awaiting approval to resume domestic supplies from its Hambantota terminal.
No TIN needed to open a bank account or renew a vehicle licence
The public has been urged not to believe false claims: a TIN is not required to open a bank account or renew…
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GL Peiris warns two Bills could cost Sri Lanka GSP+
Joint Opposition Convener G.L. Peiris said the proposed Organised Crime and terrorism Bills could put Sri Lanka's EU GSP+ trade concession at…
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Record October: 168,625 tourists visit Sri Lanka, India leads
Sri Lanka received 168,625 tourists in October, its highest figure for the month, the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority said; India led…
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Sri Lanka fall to seventh in ODI rankings as Afghanistan climb to sixth
Afghanistan have overtaken Sri Lanka to reach sixth in the ICC men's ODI rankings, though Sri Lanka's 2027 World Cup place is…
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SriLankan Airlines crew member held in Japan over alleged shop theft
A 23-year-old SriLankan Airlines crew member from Dehiwala has been taken into custody near Tokyo's Narita airport over an alleged shop theft,…