The chairman of the Coconut Development Authority, Shantha Ranatunga, revealed that a Cabinet paper will be presented this week to authorize the import of several coconut products in a bid to prevent an unnecessary coconut price hike in the local market. MORE..
4 Feb 2025 (9:49 AM)
Ishadi Amanda, who secured the first runner-up position at the 40th Mrs. World pageant held in Las Vegas, USA, arrived in Sri Lanka early this morning (Feb. 4) to a warm reception. MORE..
4 Feb 2025 (12:33 PM)
The Minister of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development, Sunil Handunnetthi says that the necessary financial provisions for purchasing paddy during the Maha cultivation season have been provided to the Paddy Marketing Board. MORE..
4 Feb 2025 (12:31 PM)
The Leader of the Opposition, Sajith Premadasa says that strengthening the democracy Sri Lanka inherited with independence is the country s responsibility at this moment. MORE..
4 Feb 2025 (9:03 AM)
U.S. President Donald Trump suspended his threat of steep tariffs on Mexico and Canada on Monday, agreeing to a 30-day pause in return for concessions on border and crime enforcement with the two neighboring countries. MORE..
4 Feb 2025 (12:18 PM)
Over 250 inmates detained at prisons across the island will be released on Tuesday (Feb. 04) in view of the 77th Independence Day of Sri Lanka, the Prisons Department said. MORE..
3 Feb 2025 (7:35 PM)