August records second highest monthly tourist arrivals so far this year
- SL welcomes 138,405 international tourists in August
- January-August arrivals recorded at 904,318
Fuss over availability of contact lens and surgical delays
Health officials have made conflicting statements regarding the availability of contact lenses within the hospital system, as well as the potential for delays in surgeries
Experts pick holes in committee appointed to oversee drug procurement
The five-member committee appointed to examine issues related to drug procurement has faced criticism from medical experts and professional bodies regarding its relevance and composition.
Ban on transfer or sale of Rs 620 million worth properties of Onmax DT’s director
Colombo Chief Magistrate Prasanna Alwis has prohibited the transfer and sale of 620 million rupees worth of 20 properties belonged to Sampath Sandaruwan, a Director of the Onmax DT' private company', who has been banned by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka for illegal pyramid transactions, until further notice.
President seeks KDU VC’s resignation after Daily Mirror exposure
Following the Daily Mirror expose on May 8, under the heading ‘KDU under Scrutiny’, where allegations were levelled against Vice Chancellor Kotelawala Defence University, Maj. Gen. Milinda Peiris, President Ranil Wickremesinghe has sought for his resignation, the Presidential Secretariat told Daily Mirror.
Govt. to intensify raids on liquor bottles with fake security stickers: State Fin. Min.
The government is planning to intensify countrywide raids on liquor factories using fake security stickers, after authorities seized 100, 000 such bottles in the past week alone, Finance State Minister said.
98 persons affected by heavy rains
A total of 98 persons from 28 families have been affected due to fallen trees and high winds following heavy rains experienced in the Galle, Kalutara and Ratnapura districts, the Disaster Management Centre (DMC) said.
UK’s Channel-4 says it will unveil shocking revelations about Easter bombings
UK Channel-4 News has announced that it will unveil shocking revelations about the 2019 Easter bombings in its latest programme titled “Sri Lanka’s Easter Bombings – Dispatches” to be broadcast tomorrow (5), what it says, ‘allege complicity by officials inside the government’.
Govt resorts to emergency drug purchase amidst 77 Medicines in Shortage
A year into Sri Lanka’s sharp economic decline, the country’s public health institutions are on their knees, with shortages of medicine, delayed surgeries, and an exodus of medical professionals.
National Hydrogen Roadmap launched for SL Green Energy revolution
In a bid to achieve a sustainable and greener future, the Power and Energy Ministry unveiled the National Hydrogen Roadmap last week.
More...
Largest Chinese shipping company to provide jobs for SL seafarers
One of the world's largest shipping companies 'Far Shipping' has agreed to provide employment opportunities for Sri Lankan trained seafarers, Ports, Shipping and Aviation Minister Nimal Siripala de Silva said.
Digital Nomad Visa to boost tourism industry
In a proactive move to bolster the tourism sector and attract a new wave of remote workers, the Cabinet of Ministers has given its seal of approval to a range of visa programs, including a novel offering known as the “Digital Nomad Visa” (DNV).
Brics expansion plan gets global attention
Brics is a significant source of foreign direct investment in critical industries, such as mining, automotive, transportation, clean energy, financial services, and information technology.
Govt. to re-impose standard VAT with efficient refunding mechanism
The Finance Ministry is set to introduce an efficient and proper refunding mechanism consequent to the removal of the Simplified Value Added Tax (SVAT) system reverting to the normal VAT scheme.