Minister of Transport and Highways and Minister of Mass Media Dr Bandula Gunawardena at a press briefing held at the Presidential Media Center today (30) said that the earliest Sri Lanka can recover from bankruptcy is in 2027, at which time it is envisaged that the countries foreign reserves which stand at USD 3.5 billion […]

Today (November 30) is the final day for players to register for the Indian Premier League (IPL) auction. Players are required to submit their names along with No Objection Certificates (NOCs) through their respective boards. The auction is scheduled for December 19. With expectations of over 700 players registering for the auction, this time, some […]

Henry Kissinger, a controversial Nobel Peace Prize winner and diplomatic powerhouse whose service under two presidents left an indelible mark on U.S. foreign policy, died on Wednesday at age 100, according to his geopolitical consulting firm Kissinger Associates Inc.

Former US Secretary of State Henry Kissinger has died at the age 100. He served as America’s top diplomat and national security adviser during the Nixon and Ford administrations. In a statement, Kissinger Associates, a political consulting firm he founded, said the German-born former diplomat died at his home in Connecticut but did not give […]

By Hiran H. Senewiratne The trading activities at the Colombo Stock Exchange witnessed a positive trend yesterday after a negative streak in the past few days, following the much anticipated debt restructuring deal between Sri Lanka and its official creditors. “The Official Creditor Committee (OCC) and Sri Lanka agreed on the main parameters of a […]

The Sri Lanka Foreign Employment Bureau (SLFEB) has contributed a total of Rs.07 billion to the National Treasury this year. Minister of Labour and Foreign Employment, Manusha Nanayakkaraa presented a cheque for  Rs.04 billion to President Ranil Wickremesinghe at the Presidential Secretariat, this afternoon (29). Of the Rs. 07 billion,  Rs.03 billion was handed over […]

Addressing a special press briefing on COP28 held at the Presidential Media Centre (PMC) this morning (29) , Minister of Foreign Affairs Ali Sabry said that President Wickremesinghe  will propose the launch of the Climate Justice Forum, the Tropical Belt Initiative and the establishment of a Climate Change University in Sri Lanka. In addition to […]

The Sri Lanka Foreign Employment Bureau (SLFEB) has contributed a total of Rs.7 billion to the Treasury this year, with the formal presentation of a Rs.4 billion cheque presented to President Ranil Wickremesinghe by Minister of Labour and Foreign Employment, Manusha Nanayakkara, this afternoon (29) at the Presidential Secretariat.

A bus transporting a group of foreign tourists has crashed against a train on an unsafe level crossing in Waskaduwa early this morning (Nov.29).

Economic conditions and challenges prevailing last year have moderated somewhat, given the steadfast approach by policy makers and regulatory authorities towards economic recovery. We appreciate their efforts, and our results bear testimony to the progress made. Nevertheless, the road ahead remains challenging. A meaningful government budget, continued success of the IMF program, general price sta...

SLPP leader Mahinda Rajapaksa yesterday (28) hit back at critics, claiming that a robust economy had been built under his presidency. He said the UNP-SLFP government which ruled the country during the 2015-2019 period should be held responsible for the current economic crisis. The following is the text of a statement, titled ‘the origins of […]

By Rathindra Kuruwita The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the signing of a loan agreement with the Asian Development Bank to borrow 60 million US dollars to complete the Integrated Road Investment Program (IRIP), cabinet spokesman Bandula Gunawardena told reporters on Tuesday. Addressing a press conference, Gunawardena said the IRIP was implemented using loan funds […]

The joint military exercise between India and Sri Lanka culminated on Tuesday at the Southern Command Foreign Training Node, Aundh in Pune. Joint army drills are a key component of military diplomacy between countries across the world.

Addressing the 58th Annual General Meeting of The Hotels Association of Sri Lanka (THASL) held on Monday (27) at Shangri-La Hotel, Colombo, President Ranil Wickremesinghe outlined a comprehensive strategy to propel the country’s tourism sector to new heights. Focused on surpassing the target of 5 million tourists and redefining traditional approaches, the President’s vision extends […]

The Cabinet of Ministers approved the Proposal presented by the Minister of Education to implement the South Asian Qualification Reference Framework in Sri Lanka together with the Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Labor and Foreign Employment. The South Asian Qualification Reference Framework, is implemented as a link to the qualification frameworks of other […]

Minister of Labour and Foreign Employment has alleged that despite the government having taken several decisions pertaining to the welfare of migrant workers, they are yet to be implemented.

A four-member Sri Lankan family, who were stranded in the Gaza Strip, have safely arrived in Sri Lanka, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.