World Cup fever is sweeping across
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“We’re expecting the hotel lounge to be full every night,” said Matthew Rashid, manager of the Equatorial in
“Everyone’s excited and I’ll wear a jersey to work throughout the World Cup,” said the
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On the other side of the world”s most heavily militarised border, North Koreans will be following a rare appearance by their side, who have qualified for the event for the first time in 44 years. – (AFP)
Sri Lanka likely to face drought in July-August as El Nino threat grows - Met Dept.
Funds collected under ‘Rebuilding Sri Lanka’ initiative remain unused in Treasury DST account?
Fuel import costs hit USD 522 million in May,highest monthly foreign reserve outflow
Cabinet approves allocation of over Rs. 500 million for key development projects in 23 cities
“Govt. will fulfill public aspirations” Past welfare programs fostered political dependency: PM
"CPC incurring massive losses on fuel sales" Cabinet Spokesman says fuel price revisions inevitable
“Preserving the Himalayas, a global responsibility” Nepal Embassy celebrates Int'l Sagarmatha Day
“Sri Lanka is facing a massive economic crisis” Sajith urges govt. to act decisively (English)
"Fuel price hike relatively minor" Consumption must be reduced to prevent further hikes – Minister
Colombo streets illuminated with lanterns and pandols as Sri Lankans celebrated Vesak festival
Derana’s 24-hour ‘Vesak Dansala’ concludes successfully; 40,000 devotees participate in the event
“SL must be prepared to implement reforms”; GSP+ facility key for exporters to access EU market
Fuel prices increased again; Bus operators demand 5% fare hike, Tuk fare also likely to go up
Massive turnout as Derana’s 24-hour Vesak Dansala kicks off at Independence Square in Colombo
Sri Lankans commemorate Vesak Poya; devotees invoke blessings island-wide
