Sri Lanka to Hold Rates for ‘Reasonable Period,’ Governor Says
Central Bank of Sri Lanka Governor Ajith Cabraal discusses monetary policy, the local currency and the outlook for the economy.…
Author: P C James
US to lift travel ban for fully jabbed on 8 November
The US has said that it will reopen its borders to fully vaccinated travellers from 33 countries on 8 November.…
Sir David Amess killing was terrorism, police say
The killing of Conservative MP Sir David Amess is being treated as a terrorist incident by police. Sir David was…
Russian warship, submarines reach Colombo Port
Two submarines and a warship belonging to the Russian Navy have arrived at the Port of Colombo today (16). Navy…
Provincial border inspections intensified
Police say that 223 people and 129 vehicles attempting to enter the Western Province without proper permits were diverted within…
India to allow foreign tourists after 19 months
India is set to reopen its borders to overseas travellers as it relaxes Covid-related restrictions amid a drop in daily…
100 containers with rice unsafe to eat, detected at the Port
Sri Lankan authorities have detected approximately 100 freight containers with rice unsuitable for human consumption at the Colombo Harbour. A…
AG withdraws indictments against Basil in GI Pipe Case
The Colombo High Court on Friday (15) ordered Minister Basil Rajapaksa and Kithsiri Ranawaka to be released from all indictments…
Sri Lanka to progress in digitalization similar to Malaysia
Foreign Minister Prof. G.L. Peiris expressed Sri Lanka’s desire to look at the experiences of Malaysia in the field of digitalization…