Hedge funds holding up vital debt relief for crisis-hit Sri Lanka, warn economists
182 experts say only debt cancellation offers chance of recovery but private investors are playing hardball
Some of the world’s most powerful hedge funds and...
Conservator General of Forests denies media reports which claim that Sri Lanka’s Forest cover...
The Conservator General of Forests Mr. K.M.A Bandara, stated that media reports claiming that Sri Lanka’s Forest cover has decreased to 16%, are false.
He...
Third Round of Sri Lanka – Thailand FTA negotiations continues
The third round of negotiations between Sri Lanka and Thailand on the proposed Free Trade Agreement (FTA) will continue for the second day today...
Calling Applications and Proposals for the National Youth Platform
The National Youth Platform will be formed concurrently with the 75th National Independence Day celebrations under the advice of President Ranil Wickremesinghe. The National...
Nanayakkara calls Sajith a ‘monkey’
Attorney-at-law Harshana Nanayakkara of Jathika Jana Balawegaya (JJB) said that the country is facing the current crisis due to the appointment of a so...
India extends help to SL to increase national milk production
Indian High Commissioner H.E. Gopal Baglay expressed interest in providing necessary technical support to liquid milk production in Sri Lanka together with the National...
Expressway Bus fares to be reduced
Expressway Bus fares will be reduced by 10% with effect from midnight today (4).
It was announced by Transport & Highways Minister Bandula Gunawardena during...
President calls for explanations from CPC & SriLankan for awarding bonuses violating President’s orders
President Ranil Wickramasinghe has called for a report from the Chairmen of loss-making state institutions Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) and SriLankan Airlines justifying reasons...
Extraordinary gazette issued declaring three sectors – Electricity, Petroleum and Healthcare as essential services
President Ranil Wickremesinghe declared in accordance with powers vested in him in terms of section 2 in Essential Public Services Act number 61 of...
Former British Prime Minister meets the President
Former British Prime Minister David Cameron, who is on a personal visit to Sri Lanka, met President Ranil Wickremesinghe at the Presidential Secretariat yesterday...
