COLOMBO (News 1st); The Government of the Republic of Korea donated essential Medical Equipment worth approximately Rs. 8.83 Million to the Kaluthara Teaching Hospital.  This donation is aimed at improving the medical environment in Sri Lanka under the Official Development Assistance program. ...

COLOMBO (News 1st); The Cabinet has approved the proposal to revise the electricity tariffs every 03 months. The electricity charges review period was decided to be six (06) months as per the existing general policy guidelines, and at Monday's (30) cabinet meeting, approval was given to revise ...

​ The ICC World Cup 2023, held in India, offers live streaming for all matches, which can be found here.     ...

COLOMBO (News 1st); The Sri Lankan Cabinet granted approval to increase the value added tax to 18% with effect from the 1st of January 2024, and impose the said tax on certain goods and services to which the value added tax is not yet applicable. This was announced by Cabinet Spokesperson & Min...

COLOMBO (News 1st); Specialist Dr. Ananda Wijewickrama has been appointed as the new Chairman of the National Medicines Regulatory Authority (NMRA). The decision was reached when the Board of Directors convened on Tuesday (31). Minister of Health Dr. Ramesh Pathirana had taken measures to con...