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Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has instructed officials to implement languages and vocational training programmes targeting foreign job vacancies, President’s Media Division (PMD) said.The...Click on the headline to read the full story
Litro Gas company says that domestic LP gas cylinders will not be distributed tomorrow (26) as well.
Australia s squad have raised ethical concerns about their upcoming tour of Sri Lanka with the island nation in the midst of an economic crisis but will back a decision to go ahead with the visit, Cricket Australia (CA) CEO Todd Greenberg said.
Lack of jet fuel in Colombo forces SriLankan, other airlines to refuel in other airports
“What the international community is looking for is long-term policy credibility and sustainability."
The United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) has adopted a Sri Lanka sponsored Resolution declaring 1 March as World Seagrass Day. The resolution was adopted by consensus, and co-sponsored by 24 countries. Ambassador Mohan Pieris, Permanent Representative of Sri Lanka to the UN, introduced the resolution under Agenda Item 15: Integrated and coordinated implementation of and […]
The father of two brothers involved in the Easter Sunday attacks has been granted bail. Mohamed Yusuf Ibrahim was granted bail today after being in remand since 2019. A spice tycoon, Mohamed Yusuf Ibrahim, was arrested on suspicion of aiding and abetting his sons carry out the deadly terror attacks that left over 250 people […]
Sri Lanka Police says it has arrested 137 people in total over the past few days for hoarding large volumes of fuel to be sold at higher prices later.
Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has decided to donate US$ 2 million (equivalent to LKR 718 million) to support the country s health sector to purchase essential medicines.
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His YouTube channel SL Deshaya is known for its regular and often biting political commentary.
The minister was being questioned at the CID over his alleged involvement in government-backed violence.
Sri Lanka s new Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe said on Tuesday he will present an interim budget within six weeks, slashing infrastructure projects to re-route funds into a two-year relief programme for the crisis-hit island nation.
Until an adequate macroeconomic policy framework is in place, the World Bank does not plan to offer new financing
Regional plantation companies and smallholders are harvesting green leaf and arranging deliveries
Wickremesinghe was sworn is Minister of Finance, Economic Stability and National Policies Wednesday (25) morning.
Sri Lankan Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe was sworn in as the country’s new Finance Minister, as well as Minister of Economic Stability, and National Policies.The post Ranil Wickremesinghe...Click on the headline to read the full story
Senior creditors, central bank obligations to be serviced
Normal and expected levels in the Port of Colombo, despite the economic and political crisis
The World Bank on Tuesday said it is not planning to provide any new financing to cash-strapped Sri Lanka until an adequate economic policy framework has been put in place.The post No new financing...Click on the headline to read the full story
Former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan has warned that Pakistan was heading towards a Sri Lanka-like situation. Condemning the crackdown on leaders and workers of his party to stop them from marching on the capital, PTI chief Imran Khan on Tuesday urged “neutrals” to help protect the country’s integrity, as per their oath. “Allah does […]
Australia’s cricketers have raised ethical concerns about touring Sri Lanka at a time the people are suffering with power cuts and other issues. However, according to the Australian Associated Press the players have said they will support a decision from officials to precede with next month’s tour. Australia are due to fly out to Sri Lanka […]
The World Bank has ruled out new financing to Sri Lanka until an adequate macroeconomic policy framework is in place. Issuing a statement, the World Bank said that recent media reports have inaccurately stated that the World Bank is planning support for Sri Lanka in the form of a bridge loan or new loan commitments, […]
Sri Lanka's new Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe said on Tuesday he will present an interim budget within six weeks, slashing infrastructure projects to re-route funds into a two-year relief...Click on the headline to read the full story
The World Bank on Tuesday said it is not planning to provide any new financing to cash-strapped Sri Lanka until an adequate economic policy framework has been put in place.
USAID Administrator Samantha Power has assured Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe USAID support. USAID Spokesperson Rebecca Chalif said that Power held a call with Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe to discuss how USAID is responding to the country’s political and economic crises. Administrator Power expressed her sympathy for those Sri Lankans who were killed or injured in the […]
The Minister of Foreign Affairs Prof. G. L. Peiris met the UN Resident Coordinator in Colombo, Hanaa Singer- Hamdy on 23 May, 2022 to discuss multiple impacts arising out of the current economic situation in the country such as supply of essential items, concerns regarding food security and livelihood matters.
Sri Lanka's 2022 economic growth will see the worst ever contraction in its history - CB chief
A maximum limit has been imposed on fuel pumped into vehicles at fuel stations operated by Lanka IOC. This is in line with a similar restriction imposed by fuel stations operated by the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC). Accordingly, fuel stations will only issue fuel worth Rs. 2,500 for motorcycles, Rs. 3,000 for three-wheelers, and Rs. […]