Author: Ceylon Independent
Sri Lanka’s business tycoon DHAMMIKA Perera is set to be appointed as Minister in charge of Investment Promotion
Sri Lanka’s business tycoon DHAMMIKA Perera is set to be appointed as Minister in charge of Investment Promotion with specific…
Tourist arrivals dip 52% in May
The total number of international tourist arrivals to Sri Lanka during May 2022 was 30,207. Tourist arrivals for the month…
Oil tops $120 a barrel
LONDON – Oil prices topped $120 a barrel in choppy trade on Monday buoyed by Saudi Arabia raising its July…
Train fares need review to meet expenses – Minister
Transport, Highways and Media Minister Dr. Bandula Gunawardena told Parliament yesterday that discussions are underway to formulate a common policy…
CSE indices rebound amidst low turnover
The Colombo stock market bounced back yesterday with sharp gains in indices though turnover remained below average. The active S&P…
China ready to ease Sri Lanka’s debt burden
Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesman Zhao Lijian speaking to reporters on Wednesday about Sri Lanka’s debt crisis said China is ready…
Basil to quit Parliament today; Dhammika to enter
Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) firebrand and former Finance Minister Basil Rajapaksa has decided to step down from his Parliamentary…
Arrest warrant issued for Johnston Fernando
The Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court yesterday issued an arrest for Parliamentarian Johnston Fernando, who has been named as a key…