Sri Lanka News
Renewable energy transition key to Sri Lanka’s energy security and economic stability: UN
Accelerating the shift to renewable energy is essential not only as a response to the climate crisis but also as a strategic investment in Sri Lanka’s long-term economic stability, Marc-André Franche, the UN Resident Coordinator in Sri…
Govt to install four advanced Cath Labs in state hospitals at cost of Rs. 1.2 bln
Sri Lanka’s state hospital system will receive four modern catheterisation laboratory units within the next week, marking a major step forward in the treatment of cardiac and vascular diseases, the Ministry of Health and Mass Media said.…
US Dollar selling rate surpasses Rs. 342
The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated further against the US Dollar.
According to the daily exchange rate report issued by the Central Bank (CBSL) today (25), the buying rate of the US Dollar was recorded at Rs. 332.34, while the selling…
President defends anti-corruption drive, accuses opposition of undermining investigations
Corruption, organized criminal networks, drug trafficking and the links between crime and politics must be decisively addressed, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake stated in Parliament today (25).
President Dissanayake noted that the…
Aswesuma benefits to be limited to poor and extremely poor families
Aswesuma benefit payments will be provided only to poor and extremely poor families under the programme’s next phase, the Welfare Benefits Board (WBB) said.
The Aswesuma welfare scheme, which was launched in 2023, is set to…
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Fomer spokesman of the Tamil Makkal Viduthalai Pullikal (TMVP), Azad Maulana, appeared before Channel 4 and alleged…
President Ranil to visit India in July to seek closer ties
Exactly one year after political chaos and economic crisis hit Sri Lanka, President Ranil Wickremesinghe is…
President Ranil’s train journey with Diplomats
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs in collaboration with the Presidential Secretariat and the Sri Lanka Tourism…
Official Creditor Committee confirms agreement on debt treatment for Sri Lanka
The Official Creditor Committee (OCC) has confirmed its agreement in principle on specific financing terms to…
Indian naval submarine and Pakistani ship visit Sri Lanka at same time
The Indian naval submarine ‘Vagir’, the latest indigenous Kalvari-class submarine of the Indian Navy, on June 19,…
Indian Navy sub to reach Colombo on Monday
The Commanding Officer of the Indian Naval submarine Commander Divakar. S will call on Commander Western Naval Area…
Indian PM Narendra Modi to face no-confidence vote in parliament
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government will face a no-confidence vote in parliament amid deadlock with…
Committed to support Sri Lanka’s economic reforms – IMF chief tells President…
The Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Kristalina Georgieva has assured the institution’s…