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Govt slow to act on disaster law, Opposition Leader tells Parliament
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa told Parliament on Thursday that the government appeared unaware of the legal provisions allowing it to declare a national...
Irrigation Department issues major flood warning for Kalu Ganga Basin
The Irrigation Department has issued a major flood warning for low-lying areas along the Kalu Ganga Basin, warning that significant flooding is likely...
Sri Lanka’s film industry held back by tax barriers
Sri Lankan film distributors and producers have raised concerns over irregularities in Value Added Tax (VAT) payments and tax-related barriers to industry growth...
Nearly 44,000 affected as heavy rains batter island, death toll climbs to 56
Adverse weather conditions sweeping across the island have left 46 people dead in the past 72 hours, the Disaster Management Centre (DMC) said....
Chameera four-fer helps Sri Lanka notch six-run win against Pakistan
Fast bowler Dushmantha Chameera grabbed 4-20 and stifled Pakistan in the final over as Sri Lanka breezed into the final of the T20...
Reserves set to hit post-crisis high in December: CBSL Governor
Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) Governor Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe yesterday (26) said Sri Lanka’s gross official reserves are expected to climb to...
Sri Lanka’s apparel exports to UK fall nearly 12% in October
Sri Lanka’s apparel exports to the United Kingdom dropped 11.9% in October compared with the same month last year, the Joint Apparel Association...
Central Bank says top executives still fall victim to illegal pyramid schemes
Warnings have failed to deter senior executives and intellectuals from participating in illegal pyramid schemes, Central Bank Deputy Governor K.G.P. Sirikumara said. “It...
