More money to experience more sweetness – Minister says new tax aims to reduce sugar consumption
Health Minister, Rajitha Senaratne says that a tax of one rupee will be charged per gramme of sugar for every…
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Strong storms kill five in Germany, Poland and Czech Republic
Powerful storms have wreaked havoc in parts of central and northern Europe, killing at least five people in Germany, Poland…
Social Media – a life changer, What women think about it
By Thilinika Wijesinghe It was not so long ago when we realized that there should be a mode of…
Export-quality footwear manufacturer Lakpa sends off 150th shipment
Leading footwear manufacturer Lakpa Shoes (Pvt) Ltd’s 150th container-load left Sri Lankan shores recently. The shipment will make its way…
Duleep Wijesekera leaning towards Joint Opposition?
Deputy Minister of Post and Postal Services, Duleep Wijeysekera has been removed from his post as deputy minister with immediate…
World Bank clarifies Sri Lanka media reports on Yala National Park
The World Bank has released a statement clarifying media reports on World Bank’s position on the management of Yala national…
SAITM abolished, To function as non-profit medical college
Sri Lanka’s Government yesterday said that the South Asian Institute of Technology and Medicine (SAITM), a privately-owned medical faculty would be…
Seylan Bank records Profit-After-Tax of Rs.3Bn in 3Q
The Bank closed the 9 months ending 30th September 2017 with a post-tax profit of Rs.3,002 Mn, a moderate growth…
Van collides with Galle train
Two individuals have died, while 14 others sustained injuries, after a van collided with a train in the Meetiyagoda area…
RDA AGREED IN PRINCIPLE TO PROPOSAL MADE BY ‘OFF-THE-SHELF’ COMPANY
Details have emerged of how the Chairman of the Road Development Authority, had maintained contact and appears to have invited…