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LNP - Revised import duties set to boost local trade and industries

2024-09-11 | Business

Sri Lanka’s local business community stands to gain from a major revision of the country’s import tax structure, with the government announcing ne...

LNP - Pakistan resentful over exclusion of its nationals from visa-relaxed entry into Sri Lanka

2024-09-11 | Travel

Pakistan, a country that stood by Sri Lanka in international forums and the fight against terrorism, is upset over the latest visa restrictions impose...

LNP - Election Commission orders removal of campaign stickers on vehicles

2024-09-10 | Politics

The Election Commission has issued a directive for the immediate removal of election campaign stickers displayed on vehicles. This decision foll...

LNP - Sri Lanka braces for possible monkeypox threat

2024-09-10 | Uncategorized

In the wake of India recording a suspected case of mpox, the local health authorities continue to ramp up its vigilance. According to India’s health...

LNP - “I am not in any secret deal with Ranil” – AKD

2024-09-10 | Uncategorized

National People’s Power (NPP) presidential candidate Anura Kumara Dissanayake scotched speculation that he is having a secret deal with President Ra...

LNP - New virus discovered in China that can affect brain

2024-09-09 | Weather

A new virus, dubbed wetland virus (WELV), has been discovered in China that can spread to humans through tick bites, causing neurological disease in s...

LNP - Tourism generates US$ 282mn in August

2024-09-09 | Travel

Earnings from tourism have climbed in August and so were the arrivals, although not quite up to the level targeted by authorities. The tourism trade, ...

LNP - Central Bank relaxes mandatory export conversion period

2024-09-09 | Business

The Central Bank has relaxed the mandatory export conversion period in the latest exports proceeds conversion rule which came into effect from 4 Novem...

LNP - Fragmented tour guides sector risks SL’s ability to cater to tourism targets: Study

2024-09-06 | Business

Sri Lanka’s tourism industry is grappling with lower number of licensed tour guides, which could threaten the country’s ability to cater to the ex...

LNP - Exporters caution against risky election promises

2024-09-06 | Politics

The National Chamber of Exporters of Sri Lanka (NCE), ahead of the country’s upcoming presidential election, urged candidates to avoid making unreal...