Sri Lanka and Canada agree to finalize MoU on bilateral consultations
Canada’s Director General for South Asia, Global Affairs, Ambassador David Hartman who is on a bilateral visit to Sri Lanka,…
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Coronavirus: Hong Kong to slash border travel as virus spreads
Hong Kong has announced plans to slash cross-border travel between the city and mainland China as the new coronavirus continues…
Sri Lanka’s Atlas Axilia overcomes boycotts, eyes exports
Atlas Axillia, a top stationery maker in Sri Lanka, says it has overcome a revenue impact from the anti-Muslim boycotts…
Sri Lanka rupee slightly stronger, gilts ease at open
Sri Lanka’s rupee was quoted slightly stronger at 181.50/60 to the US dollar in the spot market on Tuesday, while…
Twelve designated hospitals will treat Coronavirus patients
The Health Ministry has designated 12 hospitals in all provinces for immediate admission or transferring of suspected patients infected with…
Sri Lanka vehicle registration in Dec 2019 subdued
Sri Lanka’s total car registrations recorded 2,057 units in December 2019 marginally up from 2,030 units in November but down…
First Capital Research assigns 80-pct probability for no change in policy rates
First Capital Research assigns 80 percent probability for no change in policy rates amidst recently provided tax revisions and other…
Pakistan pledges to support Sri Lanka to combat drug trafficking
Pakistan has pledged its support to Sri Lanka to combat drug trafficking and human smuggling activities, according to the Ministry…
Defense Ministry to set up a special task force to combat drug menace
Defense Secretary Major General (Retd) Kamal Gunaratne said a special task force will be formed soon to combat drug menace…
Sample from coronavirus-infected Chinese woman to be sent for foreign testing
Another sample collected from the Chinese woman, who was tested positive for the deadly coronavirus that has killed 106 so…