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The books Denuvara Nawatuma 2 and 3 which are based on experiences of the 30-year war on terrorism, written by Ajevedini Tikiri… The post Book launch today appeared first on DailyNews.

The Central Bank (CB) has issued a special circular ordering that the average lending interest rates of licensed commercial banks and financial… The post lower lending interest rates to 13.5% appeared first on DailyNews.

Justice, Prison Affairs and Constitutional Reforms Minister Dr. Wijeyadasa Rajapakshe said that the insurance company has expressed its willingness to provide close… The post SL to obtain interim compensation of Rs. 291 Mn appeared first on…

At the Eastern Province (EP) Development Committee meeting chaired by President Ranil Wickremesinghe, it was revealed that large tracts of land in… The post EP lands arbitrarily given to various parties appeared first on DailyNews.

The Finance Ministry has decided to conduct a survey with the aim of getting information about the vehicles available in the Government… The post Finance Ministry to survey all vehicles used by public entities appeared first on DailyNews.

State Finance Minister Shehan Semasinghe said that, of the 1.5 million ‘Aswesuma’ beneficiaries selected,  the Treasury will disburse money to 800,000 beneficiaries… The post Aswesuma: 800,000 beneficiaries’ payments by Wednesday appeared…

The third Randoli Perahera of the Kandy Esala Festival will parade the streets today. Departing from the Dalada Maligawa at 6.48 pm,… The post Third Randoli Perahera today appeared first on DailyNews.

An agreement will be signed today between Sri Lanka and the Netherlands, to transfer ownership of several cultural artefacts taken away by… The post Dutch return of ancient artefacts today appeared first on DailyNews.

Considering the large number of people coming to Kandy for the Esala Perahera,  authorities have declared August 28, 29, 31 as holidays… The post Special holidays for Kandy schools due to Esala Perahera appeared first on DailyNews.

A mango was sold for Rs.162,000 in a temple auction held at Ukkulankulama Pillaiar Kovil in Vavuniya.  This mango was put up… The post Mango sold for Rs. 162,000 at Kovil auction appeared first on DailyNews.