News Room : Private Sector Imports 440 MT of Rice from India
Sri Lanka Customs reports that the private sector has imported 440 metric tonnes of rice from India since 9 December 2024. The Essential Food Commodities Importers & Traders Association has proposed reducing the customs duty on imported rice by Rs. 15, stating that it would enable sellers to offer rice at the maximum retail price. According to the association’s media spokesperson,...
News Room : SJB National List Finalized: Who Are the New MPs?
The Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) has finalized its remaining National List slots after prolonged discussions and internal turmoil within the coalition. The finalized National List nominees are Mano Ganeshan, Nizam Karriyappar, Sujeewa Senasinghe, and Mohamed Issmail Muthu Mohamed. Earlier, Eran Wickramaratne was considered for nomination, but his name was removed from the list after the Sri Lanka Muslim Congress (SLMC) went...
News Room : UK-Sri Lanka Trade Mission Boosts Export Potential of Women Entrepreneurs
As part of the UK-Sri Lanka trade mission under the SheTrades Commonwealth programme, the Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB) and the International Trade Center (ITC) jointly organized a series of factory visits. With 59 factory visits from 2nd to 6th December, the program brought buyers from the West and North Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce and the Greater Birmingham Chamber...
News Room : Minister Lalkantha has undermined NPP manifesto, says MONLAR – The Island
By Rathindra Kuruwita Minister of Agriculture, Livestock, Lands, and Irrigation K. D. Lalkantha’s recent statement that there are no legal restrictions on taking measures against wildlife that damage crops on private agricultural lands encourages farmers to violate the law, says Sajeewa Chamikara of the Movement for Land and Agricultural Reform (MONLAR). Chamikara noted that such remarks undermined the principles outlined in...
News Room : Sri Lanka’s Struggle with Snakebite and Corruption: – The Island
A Tragic Intersection By Ifham Nizam Snakebites are a serious and growing public health crisis in Sri Lanka. More than 30,000 people are hospitalised annually after being bitten by snakes, but despite the best treatment, about 45% of these individuals die in hospital, says renowned scientist Dr. Rohan Pethiyagoda. He said so, delivering the S.R. Kottegoda Oration, “The Theory and Practice of...
News Room : SL’s foreign policy reflects national interest – PM
131 Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya yesterday said that foreign policy should reflect national interest and offer perspective on human and global interest of the state. “Our main national interest at this point in time is to stabilise our economy and work towards economic recovery,” the Prime Minister said. The Premier was speaking at the convocation of Bandaranaike Centre for International...
News Room : SLFP’s Mustapha endorsed as MP by all NDF allies – Duminda
107 SLFP Acting General Secretary, former Minister Duminda Dissanayake said that Faiszer Musthapha was nominated with the endorsement and knowledge of all parties in the alliance. This endorsement was made as per the agreement within the NDF before the previous General Election and now that agreement has been implemented. Former SLFP Minister Lasantha Alagiyawanna said PC Faiszer Musthapha is the Senior...
News Room : I am the 2024 Sri Lankan entrepreneur
The Chamber of Sri Lankan Entrepreneurs (COYLE) proudly presents I AM the Sri Lankan Entrepreneur 2024, a prestigious awards evening dedicated to celebrating and empowering the country’s finest entrepreneurs. Held on March 5, 2025, this landmark event will honor the bold vision and innovation that has driven Sri Lankan industries forward. This year’s awards embody a truly national celebration of...
News Room : PickMe to expand into alcohol and soft liquor delivery
PickMe will expand its technology to facilitate the delivery of spirits and soft liquor, integrating another key element of the economy into its platform. The company, which is set to launch this service during the holiday season, has a robust technology solution that ensures secure and efficient merchant-to-consumer transactions. The solution is supported by established standard operating procedures that...
News Room : Dr. Jasinghe Returns to Health Ministry
Dr. Anil Jasinghe, the newly appointed Secretary of the Ministry of Health and Mass Media, assumed duties today (11 December) at the Ministry of Health. The event was attended by the subject minister, Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa. Speaking at the occasion, Dr. Jasinghe expressed his delight at returning to the ministry after five years. He emphasised that the biggest challenge facing both...