Jaishankar to fly to Sri Lanka tomorrow, sked includes meeting with Prez, PM »
External affairs minister S Jaishankar will travel to Sri Lanka on Tuesday on a visit to cement India’s relationship with the island nation. Read more…
East Terminal will not be sold but developed – Minister »
Ports and Shipping Minister Rohitha Abeygunawardena said the Eastern Terminal of the Colombo Port will be developed by investors so that 51% of Read more…
Gov. to introduce a system based on electorates and that preserves the merits of the proportional representation »
State Ministers Chamal Rajapaksa and Dullus Allahapperuma expressed their views regarding the Provincial Council Election.
Despite the preparations that are needed for the Read more…
Sri Lanka GDP to contract 3.9-pct in 2020, monetary policy for growth in 2021: CB Governor »
Sri Lanka’s economy will contract 3.9 percent 2020 hit by a Coronavirus shock, and the central bank will continue with ‘accommodative’ policies to Read more…
Sri Lanka to issue a 2000 rupee banknote again »
A new 2000 Sri Lanka rupee banknote will be introduced in 2021 with improved security features, as part of the existing series, Central Read more…
Government to announce stand on burial issue soon »
The Government is to announce its stand on the burial issue soon, the Health Ministry said today.
Dr Palitha Karunapema, the Director of Read more…
Promoter keeps SLTDA in the dark on itineraries of Ukrainians »
The promoter involved in bringing down tourists from Ukraine had kept the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) in the dark on the Read more…
Schools to reopen for students facing O/Ls in March »
The Ministry of Education has decided to commence schools in the Western Province for Grade 11 students appearing for the G. C. E. Read more…
Sri Lanka reports two more deaths from COVID-19 Monday raising toll to 215 »
Sri Lanka confirmed two deaths on Monday due to COVID-19 raising the death toll from the viral disease to 215, according to health Read more…
Northern areas of the country to receive heavy rain – Met. Department »
Showery weather over the Northern and Eastern parts of the island is expected to enhance due to the wavy type atmospheric disturbance in Read more…