US congratulates Sri Lanka for successful conclusion of polls
UTV | COLOMBO – The United States has congratulated Sri Lanka on conducting the General Elections in a peaceful and orderly manner despite the challenges...
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Sri Lanka Treasury Bill yields fall across maturities
UTV | COLOMBO – Sri Lanka Treasury Bill yields fell to a record low at Wednesday’s (22) auction. Accordingly, the three-month yield was down to...
Statement from the Sri Lanka Chamber of the Pharmaceutical Industry (SLCPI)on NMRA’s announcement re cancellation notices
UTV | COLOMBO – We refer to the disturbing news item titled “NMRA issues cancellation notices to five pharmaceutical companies” and hence, wish to correct...
Sri Lanka unemployment rate increases to 5.7% in 1Q 2020
UTV | COLOMBO – Sri Lanka’s unemployment rate has risen to 5.7% in the first quarter of 2020, data from the state statistics office show....
COVID-19 recoveries in Sri Lanka rise to 2,023
UTV | COLOMBO – 11 persons who contracted the novel coronavirus have recovered and have been discharged from hospitals, increasing the number of COVID-19 recoveries...
Sri Lanka Airlines to lose Rs34bn in 2020, loses Rs9bn in two months
UTV | COLOMBO – State-run SriLankan Airlines (SLA) has lost 48.7 million US dollars (about 9 billion rupees) in April and May 2020 and is expected...
Over 130,000 PCR tests conducted in Sri Lanka
UTV | COLOMBO – The highest number of PCR tests in a single day was conducted in Sri Lanka yesterday. The Health Promotion Bureau said...
COVID-19 recoveries in Sri Lanka rise to 1,988
UTV | COLOMBO – Seven more persons infected by the novel coronavirus have recovered and have been discharged from hospitals, increasing the total recoveries in...
125,000 PCR tests conducted in Sri Lanka
UTV | COLOMBO – Sri Lanka has conducted 125,632 PCR tests thus far to identify COVID-19 patients. The Ministry of Health said 1,310 PCR tests...
FTA between Sri Lanka and Singapore still under review
UTV | COLOMBO – The Free Trade Agreement signed between Sri Lanka and Singapore is still under review, the Supreme Court was informed today. The...