CAA conducts special raids to ensure consumer benefits
The Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) has stated that it will be carrying out a series of special raids, to identify vendors who are not passing on the benefits from the recent electricity tariff, LP Gas, and fuel price reduction to the consumers.
First ever Replica of the Colombo Port City unveils in London
The High Commission of Sri Lanka in London in collaboration with the Colombo Port City Economic Commission (CPEC) and the CHEC Port City Colombo (Pvt) Ltd ceremoniously unveiled a detailed replica of the Colombo Port City on 12 July 2024,
Gnanasara Thera released on bail
The Court of Appeal today ordered to release Bodu Bala Sena (BBS) General Secretary Ven. Galaboda Atte Gnanasara Thera on bail, in a bail pending appeal.
Illegal fishing methods cause death of marine mammals
The Wildlife Department announced today that illegal fishing activities like bottom trawling have caused the death of marine mammals such as turtles and dolphins around the sea areas of the country.
SriLankan Airlines to continue with Plusgrade Inc. for bidding services
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved awarding of the contract to Plusgrade Inc., for a duration of five years, to continue its partnership with the national carrier, SriLankan Airlines Ltd., to provide bidding services and related ancillary services for automatic booking of upper-class seats.
Common blood-thinning drug neutralises cobra venom
A drug commonly prescribed to thin blood can be repurposed as a cheap antidote to cobra venom, a team of scientists based in Australia, Canada, Costa Rica and the UK has discovered.
Dying for sport: Abuse claims rock Australian greyhound racing
In 2015 Australia’s multi-billion-dollar greyhound racing industry vowed it would clean up its act.
Vance choice heightens European fears over Trump presidency
European politicians and diplomats had already prepared for changes to their relationship with the US in the event of a second Donald Trump presidency.
China tycoon Guo convicted in US over $1bn scam
Self-exiled Chinese businessman Guo Wengui has been convicted by a US court of defrauding his online followers in a billion-dollar scam.
Agricultural Exports record and an increase in First Half of 2024
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The agricultural export sector in Sri Lanka has seen a notable resurgence in the first half of 2024, surpassing the performance of the previous two years.
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UK to Return Colonial-Era Antiquities including Tara Statue to Sri Lanka
The UK is set to repatriate several colonial-era antiquities to Sri Lanka, including the notable statue of Tara. This initiative was confirmed by Buddhasasana, Religious, and Cultural Affairs Minister Vidura Wickramanayake.
Digital Public Infrastructure to propel Sri Lanka’s modern governance: Ravi K.
Sri Lanka is now set to implement Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) initiative towards building a comprehensive and inclusive digital future paving the way for social and economic development across the nation, former finance minister and president’s national organiser Ravi Karunanayake divulged.
Despite challenges with shipping, Sri Lanka’s tea exports in the first half of this year have risen by 6% to 119.1 million kilos in comparison to the corresponding period of 2023
Govt. to launch second phase of agriculture modernisation program
In a significant step towards transforming the agricultural sector, the Government has decided the implementation of the second phase of the Agriculture Modernisation Program.