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Growth in Sri Lankan motor premiums to slow on vehicle taxes
Mar 26, Colombo: The increase in taxes on imported vehicles in Sri Lanka is likely to cause the growth in motor insurance policy premiums to slow in the near term, says Fitch Ratings. ...
Dilmah leads private sector engagement for Colombo Development Dialogues
Mar 26, Colombo: The global refugee crisis has taken center stage as one of history's most devastating events; the world is experiencing the highest levels of displacement on record, with 68.5 million people around the world being forced to leave their homes. ...
Indian army contingent arrives in Sri Lanka for joint exercise Mitra Shakti - VI
Mar 25, Colombo: The Sri Lanka Army - Indian Army Joint training exercise Mitra Shakti - VI will be held at Diyatalawa from 26 March - 08 April 2019. ...
Port & Shipping minister plans to expand the capacity of Colombo Port in a short time
Mar 25, Colombo: Ports, Shipping and Southern Development Minister Sagala Ratnayake says time has come to increase the capacity of the Colombo Port and measures will be taken to develop the East Container Terminal of the port in a short time to increase its efficiency....
Sri Lanka President says operation to control drug trafficking will be expanded from April 3
Mar 25, Colombo: Sri Lanka President Maithripala Sirisena states that steps will be taken to expand drug raids in Colombo and the coastal areas from the 3rd of April. ...
Sri Lanka Tourist Police opens 22 more stations for tourists' safety
Mar 25, Colombo: Sri Lanka's Tourist Police Division has decided to open 22 more police units throughout the island to ensure the safety of the tourists arriving in Sri Lanka and the pilot project has communed from Mirissa. ...
Central Bank ex-Deputy Governor, PTL Chairman and three others remanded until April 5
Mar 25, Colombo: A Sri Lankan court today remanded the former Deputy Governor of Central Bank of Sri Lanka P. Samarasiri, Perpetual Treasuries Limited (PTL) Chairman Geoffrey Aloysius and three directors of PTL until April 5 when they were produced before the court. ...
Ceylon Chamber opens market at CSE to Celebrate 180 years
Mar 25, Colombo: A special market opening ceremony was held at the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) today (25) in recognition of the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce cerebrating 180 years....
Sri Lanka Central Bank to open a counter to issue coins to the general public
Mar 25, Colombo: The Central Bank of Sri Lanka said it will open a counter to issue coins to the general public from Wednesday, 27 March 2019. ...
India, Sri Lanka joint military exercise 'Mitra Shakti-VI' to commence tomorrow in Diyatalawa
Mar 25, Colombo: Mitra Shakti 2019, the two-week long annual joint military exercise between India and Sri Lanka will begin on Tuesday, 26th March in Diyatalawa, according to Sri Lanka Army. ...
SriLankan Airline London-Colombo flight diverted due to passenger's medical emergency
Mar 25, Colombo: SriLankan Airlines flight UL504 from London to Colombo on 24th/25th March was diverted to Bucharest, Romania, due to a passenger's medical emergency....
'Next Generation Sri Lanka' - amplifying the youth voice
Mar 25, Colombo: Key findings released from research conducted by Sarvodaya Shramadana Movement in collaboration with the British Council 12 March saw the launch of a landmark survey on the experiences and expectations, attitudes and aspirations of young Sri Lankans. ...
Chengdu business delegation discusses projects in Hambantota with BOI
Mar 25, Colombo: A delegation from Chengdu Association for Foreign Trade and Cooperation (CAFTEC) Chengdu, China visited the Board of Investment (BOI) of Sri Lanka and met with the Chairman, Hemasiri Fernando. ...
Plaintiffs and defendant agree to settle case against Tissa Attanayake
Mar 25, Colombo: The plaintiffs and the defendant in the case against former UNP General Secretary Tissa Attanayake, who is alleged of producing a forged document to media, informed the Colombo High Court today that they are willing to reach a settlement in the case. ...
Three killed, over 50 injured when bus plunges into a precipice
Mar 25, Colombo: Three people have died another 58 were injured in a bus accident that occurred last night in Ragala, Walapane- Maha Uva area. The condition of four of the injured is reported to be serious....
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