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Kristalina Georgieva, Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund, arrived in Sri Lanka a short while ago. According to theContinue Reading The post IMF’s Kristalina Georgieva arrives in Sri Lanka appeared first on Newswire.

Deputy Minister of Finance and Planning Dr. Anil Jayantha has clarified that recent claims regarding a tax hike on vehicleContinue Reading The post No vehicle tax hike; only shift in SSCL collection point — Deputy Minister appeared first on…

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake will travel to India tomorrow (Feb. 17) at the invitation of Indian Prime Minister Narendra ModiContinue Reading The post President to travel to India tomorrow for AI Impact Summit appeared first on…

Travel + Leisure magazine has named Sri Lanka as the most affordable destination to retire in 2026. The article, citedContinue Reading The post Sri Lanka named most affordable place to retire in 2026 appeared first on Newswire.

Police have arrested two brothers accused of transporting the firearm and assisting gunmen in the killing of an attorney andContinue Reading The post Lawyer murder : Two brothers arrested, more details revealed appeared first on Newswire.

The Night Mail train en route from Colombo to Trincomalee derailed early this morning (17) near the 151st milepost inContinue Reading The post Night mail train derails after colliding with elephant appeared first on Newswire.

Charting a new path for economic relations between Sri Lanka and Japan, the Sri Lanka–Japan Intergovernmental Economic Policy Dialogue wasContinue Reading The post Sri Lanka and Japan Sign Economic Cooperation Agreement appeared first on…

The Department of Meteorology has issued an advisory for heavy rain affecting Eastern and Uva provinces, along with the districtsContinue Reading The post Heavy rain alert for Eastern & Uva Provinces appeared first on Newswire.

Sri Lanka has won the “Best Foreign Award” among 53 participating countries at the 39th Surajkund International Crafts Fair (SurajkundContinue Reading The post Sri Lanka wins “Best Foreign Award” at International Crafts Fair appeared first…

A person was arrested by the Sri Lanka Coast Guard with 108 turtle eggs at Randobe in Balapitiya on Tuesday.Continue Reading The post Suspect arrested with 108 Turtle Eggs in Balapitiya appeared first on Newswire.