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Assistance sought from foreign Governments Supply chain issues to be addressed The Ministry of Health and Mass Media yesterday unveiled plans to obtain direct assistance from foreign Governments to secure …

The Government is taking proactive measures to reduce the manufacturing cost incurred by companies in running their businesses in the country, said Industries and Entrepreneurship Development Deputy Minister Chathuranga Abeysinghe. …

A “National Tax Week” has been declared from June 2 (tomorrow) to increase awareness on tax matters and to widen the tax base. President Anura Kumara Dissanayake will preside at …

The National Poson Festival will be held with full State patronage from June 7 to 13 in Anuradhapura and Mihintale, the cradle of Buddhism in Sri Lanka, on the theme, …

China and Sri Lanka have taken steps to deepen economic and trade cooperation, signing key agreements and exploring additional investment opportunities during the eighth meeting of the China-Sri Lanka Joint …

Chikungunya and dengue have now reached epidemic levels in Sri Lanka and continue to spread across several districts, senior medical specialists at the Sri Lanka Medical Association (SLMA) said yesterday. …

Heavy rains caused by the active Southwest monsoon have triggered widespread weather alerts across the country. Disaster Management Centre sources said yesterday that thousands have been affected by flooding, winds …

Opal Suchata Chuangsri from Thailand was crowned Miss World at the Hyderabad International Convention and Exhibition Centre (HITEX) last night. Chuangsri beat 107 other aspirants to become the 72nd winner …

Sri Lanka has embarked on a transformative journey to modernise its Civil Registration and Vital Statistics (CRVS) system. Led by the Government with support from the United Nations Development Programme …

Five new forest reserves and a new wildlife sanctuary will be declared parallel to the World Environment Day 2025, Environment Minister Dr. Dhammika Patabendi said. The Nilgala forest in the …