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Sri Lanka targets US$5 billion digital economy with focus on fintech and innovation
The government has identified financial technology (fintech) and innovative entrepreneurship as key pillars in its drive to build a US$5 billion digital economy, Deputy Minister of Digital Economy Engineer Eranga Weeraratne said.…
237 new houses to be built for disaster-affected families in Badulla
A program to construct 237 new houses for families who lost their homes or were placed at high risk due to Cyclone Ditwah in the Badulla District is scheduled to commence tomorrow (7).
The program, which will also provide Rs. 5 million…
Indian Govt. rules out reopening Katchatheevu agreements, cites ties with Sri Lanka
The Indian Central Government today told the Supreme Court that India maintained good diplomatic relations with Sri Lanka and had no intention of reopening the 1974 and 1976 agreements governing Katchatheevu and maritime fishing rights,…
Govt. says fuel price relief provided despite IMF cost-recovery advice
The government has provided significant relief to consumers despite advice from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to adjust domestic fuel prices in line with rising global prices amid the conflict in the Middle East, according to…
Breast cancer claims three lives a day in Sri Lanka
Three people in Sri Lanka die every day from breast cancer, according to the National Cancer Control Programme.
Dr. Senaka Thalagala, the Director of the National Cancer Control Programme said around 6,000 new breast cancer…
Sri Lanka’s economy reaches pre-crisis levels but recovery uneven – World Bank
Sri Lanka’s economy reached a significant milestone, reaching pre-crisis levels. But the recovery remains incomplete and uneven, with household incomes and labor market outcomes still lagging the broader economic rebound, says the World…
Suresh Sallay to be taken to CID today after medical board recommends discharge
Detained former Director of the State Intelligence Service (SIS) Major General (Retd.) Suresh Sallay is expected to be taken to the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) this evening (06), following a medical board’s recommendation that…
Sri Lanka, Thailand agree on visa-free travel for ordinary passport holders
Sri Lanka and Thailand have agreed to enter into a visa exemption agreement for holders of ordinary passports, aimed at strengthening bilateral relations and facilitating travel between the two countries.
Under the proposed…
Kotte Sangha Sabha urges Prisons Commissioner not to remove Gnanasara Thero’s robes
The Kotte Sangha Sabha has urged the Commissioner General of Prisons not to remove the Buddhist monk robes of Venerable Galagoda Aththe Gnanasara Thero.
In a written request to the Commissioner General, the Sangha Sabha said there was no…
Sri Lanka Cricket Bill and new Anti-Terrorism Bill presented to Parliament
The Sri Lanka Cricket Bill on Cricket Governance and Administration, which proposes to overhaul the governance framework of the sport, and the Protection of the State from Terrorism Bill, which seeks to repeal the Prevention of Terrorism…