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The global sovereign debt roundtable will meet on Friday to focus on technical talks aimed at discussing issues such as arrears and comparability of treatment for countries in default such as Sri Lanka, two sources with direct knowledge of the matter told Reuters.
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) through the European Union (EU)-funded BESPA-FOOD (Best Standardized Practices for the Agri-Food Sector) project will support the government to establish a well-coordinated food safety system in the country. Through the 6.5 million Euro project, FAO will work closely with the Ministry of Health to implement […]
- USD 3.9 mn Korean boost for shrimp aquaculture sector (Category: Breaking News)
- FAO launches training programme for 300 Agriculture Extension Officers in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- FAO to support the Ministry of Health to enhance Sri Lanka s food safety policy (Category: Breaking News)
- FAO and UNODC to enhance access to skill development in correctional facilities (Category: Breaking News)
Wednesday 7th June, 2023 The easiest task in Sri Lanka is perhaps to distract the public. In ancient Rome, the patricians used bread and circuses to take the plebeians for a ride, but there is no need for bread to hoodwink the masses in this country, where a mere political circus can make them forget […]
- Ranil: SJB has abandoned UNP vision (Category: Breaking News)
- People don’t vote rationally at general election held after presidential polls (Category: Breaking News)
- Basil asks President to hold general election first (Category: Breaking News)
- Gota as scapegoat (Category: Breaking News)
New laws contemplated by the government appears to have caused much concern among Opposition political parties for obvious reasons. The constitutionality of the proposed Broadcasting Authority Bill is expected to be challenged in the Supreme Court. The whole process of law making raised quite a stir in the wake of the recent shocking Supreme Court […]
- Opp. alleges Prez intends to bring media under his thumb, roll back election map (Category: Breaking News)
- GL urges AG to ensure compliance with SC recommendations before Speaker certifies Online Safety ... (Category: Breaking News)
- GL frowns on Prez downplaying importance of elections before judges (Category: Breaking News)
- Herath accuses President of using SLPP as rubber stamp in Parliament to pass draconian laws (Category: Breaking News)
USD 600 mn grants among USD 5 bn development assistance India has launched a grant project to provide over 1,000 sanitation units/toilets for the people of the Batticaloa district. The Batticaloa project is among over 20 grant projects that are at various stages of implementation. The Indian High Commission spokesperson in Colombo said that a […]
- Sri Lanka, India to fast-track grant project for sanitation unit construction in Batticaloa (Category: Breaking News)
- RoK provides USD 6 mn for Central and Uva regions (Category: Breaking News)
- India further expands her role (Category: Breaking News)
- Japan provides USD 8.4 mn worth equipment to BIA (Category: Breaking News)
By Chani Imbulgoda “We suffer today, because leaders in the past have failed to govern this country properly”. Oh, the predecessor has not done things well, they all have let the place go haywire”. Familiar excuses… When one takes over the leadership be it the country, be it an organisation, or be it a new […]
- No second chance for Sri Lanka, says CB Governor (Category: Breaking News)
- Lanka’s ‘Royal’ mess explained by old boy (Category: Breaking News)
- Tactful Diplomacy Will Bring Durable Solution (Category: Breaking News)
- Urgent Lessons for Sri Lanka – 2022 (Category: Breaking News)
‘Bio-diversity prospecting is a very risky area, and therefore, it has to be done right’ ‘Many good consultations needed before Sri Lanka can go for climate bonds’ Forum aims at combining profitability with ecosystem conservation and regeneration by Sanath Nanayakkare Bringing together a collection of global good practices in investing in natural capital, the Asian […]
- ADB approves USD 350 million loan for economic stabilisation in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- ADB’s knowledge engagement in Sri Lanka to be aligned with govt’s reform programme (Category: Breaking News)
- ADB approves $350 mn for Sri Lanka Economic Stabilization Programme (Category: Breaking News)
- USD 3.9 mn Korean boost for shrimp aquaculture sector (Category: Breaking News)
Ali (Raheem) Baba and 225 rogues have no right to eat while the people they are supposed to protect, nourish and maintain go hungry. A poor widow with a school going child called me from Elpitiya and told me that they had not eaten anything yet. The time was 11 AM. The child had refused […]
- GL accuses govt. of encouraging chaos to prevent peaceful Presidential election next year (Category: Breaking News)
- Shake away the old, accept the new (Category: Breaking News)
- Lankan bishops seek support for needy (Category: Breaking News)
- Attanayake asks why govt. is protecting economic hitmen (Category: Breaking News)
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