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Shortage of medicinal plants has affected Ayurvedic medicine production: Experts
The Sri Lanka Ayurvedic Drugs Corporation states that it is facing a severe crisis due to the shortage of medicinal plants required for the production of local Ayurvedic medicines.
Chairperson of the Corporation Geethamani C Karunarathne…
Government to introduce new fisherman’s pension scheme
The government has announced plans to introduce a new Fisherman’s Pension Scheme, effective from December 21, 2025.
All necessary arrangements have been completed to launch the scheme, which will be implemented by the Agricultural and…
Mobile users levied 20.3% tax on data, 38% on voice calls, TRC confirms
Mobile phone users are required to pay a 20.3% tax on internet services and a 38% tax on regular voice calls, the Telecommunications Regulatory Commission (TRC) has stated.
This clarification was provided during a meeting of the…
Sri Lankan Diaspora Investment is Driven by Sentiment – Thushaan Kunabalasingam
Mr. Thushaan Kunabalasingam, a Sri Lankan Tamil businessman residing in Germany, stated that all diaspora investments in Sri Lanka are driven by deep emotional attachment. He highlighted the significant interest of the German government in…
Govt signs agreement to secure US$ 300 million loan from ADB
The government today (17) signed loan agreements to obtain US$ 300 million from the Asian Development Bank (ADB).
Loan Agreements were signed between the government and the Asian Development Bank at the Treasury in Colombo by Dr.…
Tilvin Silva to Visit New Delhi in December
Tilvin Silva, the General Secretary of the Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) (National People's Power, NPP), is scheduled to undertake a three-day official visit to India in the first week of December. During this trip, a JVP delegation led…
Political Solution Stalls, Budget Opposition: President to Meet ITAK This Week
Colombo, Sri Lanka: The Ilankai Thamil Arasu Kachchi (ITAK) has decided to vote against the upcoming national budget due to the current National People's Power (NPP) government's perceived lack of constructive action over the past year in…
Opposition Rally Planned: Namal Rajapaksa Meets M.A. Sumanthiran
Colombo, Sri Lanka: Parliamentarian Namal Rajapaksa has met with M.A. Sumanthiran, PC, the General Secretary of the Ilankai Thamil Arasu Kachchi (ITAK), to discuss the upcoming anti-government protest rally organized by the Opposition,…
NPP defeated in Hakmana cooperative society election
The common opposition has secured victory in the election held to appoint a new Board of Directors and General Assembly representatives for the Hakmana Multi-Purpose Cooperative Society.
The election was held yesterday (16), during which…
SJB councillor arrested with cannabis in Badulla
A member of the Kandaketiya Pradeshiya Sabha, representing the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB), has been arrested by the Badulla Galauda Police in Pallewatte while in possession of 86 grams of cannabis.
The suspect, who also serves as a…