“Sales top Rs. 800,000 in 09 days”, Deputy Minister says, defending new brown Sugar outlet
Deputy Minister Chathuranga Abeysinghe has rejected claims by Opposition MP Chaminda Wijesiri that the newly opened government sugar outlet selling brown sugar has failed, saying sales have exceeded expectations within days of its launch. Wijesiri, a Samagi Jana Balawegaya MP,…
4.5 million livelihoods threatened as MSMEs struggle, says Sajith
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa today accused the Government of merely presenting arguments without offering practical solutions to the hardships faced by the people, particularly small and medium-scale entrepreneurs. Addressing Parliament, Premadasa said over 1.1 million Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises…
Today’s CBSL official exchange rates
The Sri Lankan Rupee has appreciated slightly against the US Dollar today (21), compared to Thursday. According to the Central Bank of Sri Lanka, the buying rate of the US Dollar has reduced from Rs. 304.44 to Rs. 304.27. Meanwhile,…
Young NPP council chairman passes away
Gomarankadawala Pradeshiya Sabha Chairman Ranga Dharmadasa has reportedly passed away. The NPP councillor was 34 years old at the time of his demise. The death is reported to have occurred as a result of a suspected heart attack. (Newswire) The…
Sri Lanka U-17 squad for Bangladesh tour announced
The Sri Lanka Cricket Selection Committee has named a 15-member squad for the upcoming Sri Lanka U-17 tour of Bangladesh. According to an SLC statement, the team is scheduled to depart for Bangladesh on Monday (24). The tour consists of…
SJB councillor hospitalised due to sudden illness during budget
A Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) councillor was suddenly taken ill and hospitalised during the budget debate of the Soronathota Pradeshiya Sabha today. At the first budget vote held on November 7, the National People’s Power (NPP) was defeated by three…
Jagath Sumathipala Leads Sumathi Holdings into Solar Power with 5MW Wewila Eheliyagoda Project
An aerial view of Sumathi Energy’s 5 MW solar power plant in Wewila Jagath Sumathipala, Chairman of Sumathi Holdings, leads the Group’s commitment to renewable energy with the commissioning of a 5-megawatt (MW) ground-mounted solar power plant at Wewila, Eheliyagoda….
Nearly 1,000 Sri Lankans benefit from China Aid training initiatives
China will continue to expand its support for Sri Lanka’s human resource development and deepen bilateral cooperation under the Belt and Road Initiative, Chinese Ambassador Qi Zhenhong said at the 2025 China Aid Training Alumni Reception held on November 20….
Lightning advisory : Red alert issued to 14 districts
The Department of Meteorology has issued an advisory for severe lightning in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, Uva, North-western provinces and the Galle and Matara districts today. According to the advisory, effective until 11.30 pm, red alerts have been issued to…
Card payments for bus fares to launch from Monday
The Ministry of Transport and Highways has announced that the payment of bus fares through bank cards will commence from next Monday (24). According to the Ministry, the card payment method will be launched at the Makumbura Multimodal Centre in…