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PDEXCIL to strengthen trade ties between India and Sri Lanka
The Powerloom Development Export Promotion Council (PDEXCIL) will strengthen trade linkages between Indian and Sri Lankan textile industries for a sustainable and long-term...
CIABOC and Police fail to track down key figures
The Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC), along with the Colombo Crimes Division (CCD), is actively seeking to arrest three...
Sri Lanka’s vehicle market among world’s least affordable
Sri Lanka was ranked as the third most expensive country in the world to purchase a vehicle in 2021, according to the World...
Ranil urges Govt to protect youth clubs from politicisation
Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe today called on the Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports to urgently engage all stakeholders in resolving the growing...
Only 3% of Sri Lankans invest in stock market
Just 3% of Sri Lanka’s population is currently engaged in stock market trading, according to Rajeeva Bandaranaike, Chief Executive Officer of the Colombo...
Dengue control efforts stalled as key post remains vacant
The National Dengue Control Unit is facing a critical slowdown in operations following the retirement of its Director, Dr. Sudath Samaraweera, last week....
Silent epidemic: Up to 3,000 Sri Lankans diagnosed with lung cancer each year
Specialist doctors at the National Chest Hospital in Welisara have sounded the alarm over a steep rise in lung cancer cases across Sri...
Underworld figure ‘Valas Kata’ critically injured after daring prison escape attempt
Thilina Sampath, also known as ‘Valas Kata’, a close aide of notorious underworld leader Manudinu Padmasiri Perera alias Kehelbaddara Padme, suffered serious injuries...
