POPE Francis has condemned jihadist violence and the persecution of religious minorities in his Christmas message to the world’s 1.2 billion Catholics.
Sri Lanka s rupee, which suffered severe depreciation because of the island nation s unprecedented economic crisis since 2022, has started to make gains in comparison to other currencies, State Minister for Finance Ranjith Siyambalapitiya said on Friday.
Sri Lanka has dropped fifteen places and ranks 150th in the 2024 World Press Freedom Index, published annually by Reporters Without Borders (RSF).
Mr. Vadivel Suresh, General Secretary of the Lanka Jathika Estate Workers’ Union, emphasized that both the Government and the Plantation Employers’ Association bear the responsibility of providing wage increases to plantation workers. These workers, who play a pivotal role in sustaining the esteemed reputation of ‘Ceylon Tea’, contribute significantly to the national economy of Sri Lanka.
Mawanella Zahira College has contributed Rs. 3.3 Million to the Children’s Fund in Gaza, with the donation cheque being handed over to President Ranil Wickremesinghe at the Ministry of Finance today (03).
Indian High Commissioner to Sri Lanka, Santosh Jha, revealed plans to start a ferry service from Nagapattinam to Kankesanthurai in just two weeks if all preparations go well.The post India-Sri Lanka ferry service ready for launch in two weeks appeared first on Sri Lanka News | Breaking News & Top Stories in Sri Lanka | ONLANKA.
Minister of Tourism Harin Fernando says that President Ranil Wickremesinghe has appointed a committee to look into the preparation of the national visa policy.
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