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The Hambantota International Port (HIP) partnered with the Kataragama festival as a part sponsor for the 3rd consecutive year. The festival is to be held on a low key this year due to the pandemic situation. “The Kataragama…

Swadeshi Chairperson Amari Wijewardene, Swadeshi Managing Director Chulodhara Samarasinghe, Kirivehera Rajamaha Viharaya Chief Incumbent Venerable Kobawaka Dhamminda Thera, Ruhunu Maha Kataragama Devalaya Basnayake Nilame Dishan…

SLT CMO Prabhath Dahanayake presenting a cheque to  Karawanella Base Hospital Acting Medical Superintendent Dr. Manel Wimalarathne. Also present are State Minister Kanaka Herath, Sabaragamuwa Governor Tikiri Bandara Kobbekaduwa, Dr.…

Recently, a group of state experts of South Korea has compiled and submitted to the Government of the Republic of Korea (ROK) a draft plan for electricity generation in the country for the period up to 2050. The document provides for a…

Member of the Monetary Board Ranee Jayamaha notes that the economy grew at 4.3% in the first quarter of 2021 and expects the growth to reach closer to 5% at the end of the year. Jayamaha noted that Sri Lanka remains committed to…

IME International, a subsidiary of IME Korea Group donated 24,000 Low Dead Volume (LDV) Syringes to the Ministry of Production, Supply and Regulation of Pharmaceuticals Minister, Honorable Professor Channa Jayasumana on the 13th…

Tea export revenue in June increased to Rs. 24.76 billion showing an increase of Rs. 3.39 billion compared to Rs. 21.37 billion as against June 2020. Tea Exports for the month of June 2021 totaled 26.99 M/kgs, showing an increase…

China’s exports accelerate, outbound shipments increase 32.2% China’s imports and exports posted stronger-than-expected growth in June as global demand for Chinese goods remained solid and sporadic COVID-19 outbreaks in the country’s…

Sri Lanka’s banking and Non-Banking Financial Institutions (NBFI) sectors remain competitive despite challenges exacerbated by the pandemic, with new and emerging opportunities to capitalize on. These sentiments were expressed by UAE…

The newly constructed ‘Emigration Hall’ at the departure passenger terminal of Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) was opened yesterday. Under the BIA Terminal 1 expansion project, 23 new emigration counters have been added…