LNP – Government hoping to update FTA with India: Vijitha

The government is hoping to initiate discussions with India to update the Free Trade Agreement between India and Sri Lanka,…

3 days ago

LNP – Lotus Tower extends operating hours till January 2

The Colombo Lotus Tower Management Company (Private) Limited has announced extended operating hours for the festive season.

4 days ago

LNP – Private sector rice imports total 67,000 MT as deadline ends

Sri Lanka Customs confirmed that a total of 67,000 metric tons of rice were imported by traders before the private…

4 days ago

LNP – Gold prices surge in Sri Lanka

Gold prices in Sri Lanka have seen a notable increase, according to the latest market data from the Colombo Gold…

4 days ago

LNP – Fitch upgrades Sri Lanka to ‘CCC+’

Fitch Ratings has upgraded Sri Lanka’s Long-Term Foreign-Currency Issuer Default Rating (IDR) to ‘CCC+’ from ‘RD’ (Restricted Default)

4 days ago

LNP – Government decides to further ease capital controls

The government has decided to further ease certain restrictions imposed on outward remittances for a six month-period until June next…

5 days ago

LNP – Govt. extends license-free rice import period until January 10

The government has extended the temporary lifting of rice import restrictions, allowing private importers to bring in rice without a…

5 days ago

LNP – CBSL takes proactive measures against alarming increase in prohibited pyramid schemes

Central Bank (CBSL) yesterday said it has taken proactive measures to address the alarming increase in prohibited schemes under Section…

5 days ago

LNP – SLC reduces voting members from 147 to 60 ahead of 2025 elections

Ahead of the 2025 Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) elections, SLC said that its membership at an extraordinary general meeting has…

5 days ago

LNP – Hybrid vehicle import tax based on engine capacity will reduce costs, satisfy all

If hybrid vehicle imports are taxed based on their engine capacity, it will satisfy both consumers and the government, while…

5 days ago