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Oil prices rose after Britain and the United States carried out military strikes against targets in Houthi-controlled areas of Yemen, as tensions… The post Oil prices jump 4% after US, Britain strike Iran-backed Houthis appeared first on…

Water Supply and Drainage Minister Jeevan Thondaman said that if the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) reduces electricity charges from next month, he… The post Water charges will be reduced if electricity charges are slashed – Minister…

Tourism State Minister Diana Gamage predicts that the revitalization of the tourism industry in Sri Lanka will attract two million tourists in… The post Two million tourists expected in 2024 – State Minister appeared first on DailyNews.

President Ranil Wickremesinghe will leave today (13) to attend the 54th World Economic Forum which begins on January 15 in Davos, Switzerland.… The post President leaves for Davos Forum today appeared first on DailyNews.

Indian High Commissioner to Sri Lanka Santosh Jha arrived at Hunpitiya Gangaramaya yesterday morning to participate in religious activities. High Commissioner’s spouse… The post Indian High Commissioner, family at Gangaramaya appeared first…

Finance Ministry Secretary Mahinda Siriwardena on Tuesday pointed out that using the term ‘financial bankruptcy’ is not technically correct as the government… The post Using term ‘financial bankruptcy’ is not technically correct – Finance…

The Inland Revenue Department (IRD) has achieved its highest ever tax revenue of Rs. 1,550.6 billion in 2023 exceeding the target of… The post IRD rakes in highest ever tax revenue of Rs.1,550.6 Bn in 2023 appeared first on DailyNews.

During a meeting between President Ranil Wickremesinghe, Sri Lankan authorities and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Thursday (11), the IMF congratulated… The post IMF applauds country’s progress in implementing economic reforms…

Health and Industries Minister Dr.Ramesh Pathirana told Parliament yesterday (12) that the Rs.13 billion arrears due to pharmaceutical manufacturers will be paid… The post Rs.13 Bn arrears due to pharma manufacturers will be paid – Minister…

The Ministry of Human Resource Development, Government of India is offering scholarships to Sri Lankan nationals to study Hindi at the Kendriya… The post Scholarship for studying Hindi in India appeared first on DailyNews.