The International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Saturday called for timely and orderly processes under common framework with regards to Sri Lanka s debt resolution. The island nation faced severe economic crisis which resulted in high debt.

Addressing at the inauguration ceremony of the 6th annual academic sessions of the Sri Lanka College of Military Medicine (SLCOMM) under the theme of ‘Resilience of Military Medicine In the Times of Crisis’ held at the Eagles Lagoon in Katunayake on Friday (24) evening, President Ranil Wickremesinghe said that  a separate unit would be established […]

By NAMAL SUVENDRA ECONOMYNEXT –The unprecedented economic crisis in Sri Lanka may have its genesis at Royal College Colombo which has produced an impressive list of politicians contributing to the country’s steady decline. President Ranil Wickremesinghe addressing students at his alma mater this week made an unintended confession that old boys of Royal College were […]

The MCC World Cricket Committee has reaffirmed its stance on the matter of bowlers who run out non-strikers leaving the crease prior to delivery – colloquially referred to as a “Mankad” – which may help settle the cries for less severe punishment than the batter losing their wicket. In the same statement issued on Thursday […]

Sri Lanka is among six countries due to be reviewed in the upcoming session of the United Nations Human Rights Committee on the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR). The 137th session will begin tomorrow (Feb. 27) and continue till March 24 will review the State reports of Sri Lanka, Peru, Panama, Egypt, […]

The official red-carpet premiere of ‘Yaaluwoda Yaaluida’, Sri Lanka’s first fashion movie written and directed by Dilshara Jayamanna, produced by Rasitha JInasena, was held recently at the Colombo City Centre Scope Cinema. The movie, a Netflix flavoured Sinhala romantic comedy for the TikTok age, is to released in cinemas islandwide next week The two newcomers […]

The High Commission of Pakistan, in collaboration with Ministry of Commerce and Trade Development Authority of Pakistan (TDAP), organized a promotional event for Pakistani Kinnows (Mandarins), at the BMICH in Colombo today. Mohan Priyadarshana de. Silva, State Minister for Agriculture and A. H. M. Fowzi, Member of Parliament graced the occasion as Chief Guest and […]

Sri Lanka Telecom Group (SLT Group), the National ICT Solutions Provider, posted impressive overall growth with annual revenue surpassing Rs 100 Bn once again, recording Rs 108 Bn for the financial year 2022. This resulted in the Group recording a revenue increase of 5.2% for the financial year 2022, strengthened by a healthy bottom line […]

Demands local elections be held The Church of Ceylon on Friday said that they are deeply concerned with the deteriorating situation in the country with regard to governance and the erosion of public confidence in the democratic process. “We are all aware that the country was rendered bankrupt due to policy blunders, corruption, waste and […]

The US is deeply concerned that the loans being given by China to India s immediate neighbourhood  Pakistan and Sri Lanka  may be used for coercive leverage, a senior State Department official said on Friday.

Parliamentarian Chandima Weerakkody was elected  as the President of the Sri Lanka – USA Parliamentary Friendship Association. The special meeting to elect the office bearers related to the Ninth Parliament of the Sri Lanka – USA Parliamentary Friendship Association was held at the Parliament on Thursday (23) under the chairmanship of the Speaker Mahinda Yapa […]

Discussions were held in the National Council Sub-Committee to identify short- and medium-term programs related to stabilization regarding rural credit and social security programmes when the National Council subcommittee met in Parliament under the chairmanship of Member of Parliament Patali Champika Ranawaka on Thursday (23). Representatives including the Central Bank of Sri Lanka, the Ministry ...

Belarus and Sri Lanka have explored the possibilities of developing business contacts, BelTA learned from the National Center for Marketing of Belarus.

The first consignment of imported eggs is scheduled to arrive in Sri Lanka on Monday (Feb 27), Trade Minister Nalin Fernando says.

Dialog Broadband Networks (Pvt) Limited, a subsidiary of Dialog Axiata PLC, Sri Lanka’s premier connectivity provider, announced the launch of two new Home Broadband Prepaid plans in line with the company’s vision of delivering affordable and accessible world-class internet services to all Sri Lankans. Customers are now able to enjoy the lowest data rates in […]

The Permanent Delegation of Sri Lanka to UNESCO participated in the UNESCO International Mother Languages Day 2023 celebration organized by the Permanent Delegation of Bangladesh in line with UNESCO s theme ÂSafeguarding Indigenous Languages for Promoting Multilingualism through Transforming EducationÂ.