Election Commission to Issue Gazette Setting Spending Limits for Presidential Candidates
The Commissioner General of Elections, Saman Sri Ratnayake, announced that a Gazette notification will be issued tonight to establish the
Chinese Naval Training Ship PLANS Po Lang to Visit Sri Lanka as Part of Ocean-Going Mission
The Chinese naval training ship, PLANS Po Lang, is scheduled to visit Sri Lanka as part of its midshipmen ocean-going
Sri Lanka’s Gross Official Reserves Rise to USD 5.7 Billion by June 2024
Sri Lanka’s Gross Official Reserves (GOR) have increased to USD 5.7 billion by the end of June 2024, up from
Sri Lankan Rupee Continues Appreciation Trend in 2024 Amid Mixed Market Pressures
The Sri Lankan rupee has maintained its appreciation trend from late 2023 into 2024, despite experiencing some depreciation pressures in
USS Spruance Arrives in Colombo for Scheduled Replenishment Visit
The USS Spruance, an Arleigh Burke-class destroyer of the United States Navy, arrived at the port of Colombo today for
Sri Lanka People’s National Party Backs Dilith Jayaweera in Presidential Election
The Sri Lanka People’s National Party (Ilankai Makkal Thesiya Katchi) has officially extended its support to the “Sarvajana Balaya” alliance’s
Surge in Complaints Ahead of Sri Lanka’s 2024 Presidential Election
The Election Commission of Sri Lanka has reported a significant increase in complaints related to the upcoming presidential election. Within
Sajith Premadasa Promises Economic Recovery Plan Backed by Foreign Aid Following Election Victory
Samagi Jana Balawegaya’s (SJB) presidential candidate, Sajith Premadasa, has announced plans to launch a comprehensive recovery program for the country’s
NPP Leader Anura Kumara Dissanayake Vows to Eliminate VAT on Essential Items in First Budget Under NPP Government
A future National People’s Power (NPP) government will eliminate the VAT on medicines, school supplies, and food items through its
Travelers Advised to Get Vaccinated Against Mpox When Visiting Affected Areas in Africa
Travelers are advised to consider getting vaccinated against mpox if they plan to visit affected areas in Africa. The European