The Department of Defense of Australian Government handed over a stock of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) worth Rs. 23.4 million to Sri Lanka Navy, the Navy Media Unite said
Sri Lanka needs well-designed political and economic policy changes for long-term recovery
The government has taken steps to address shortages of fuel and gas to some extent when compared to the earlier situation which had long queues that stretched for kilometres outside fuel and gas stations. But a well-planned recovery plan still cannot be seen that can address the long-term food security issues.
More on Sri Lanka
Sri Lankan universities to commence academic activities on August 17
The Chairman of the University Grants Commission Prof. Sampath Amaratunga said all universities in Sri Lanka will be reopened from the 17th of this month
New Sri Lankan government aims to boost exports
The new Sri Lankan government is aiming to boost exports this year as at least four state ministers have been appointed to develop key local products such as gems, batiks, coconut, rubber and tea, media reports said on Friday
Construction of Sri Lanka’s largest wind power plant has been completed
The Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) says that the construction of the Mannar Island Wind Power Plant, the largest wind power plant in the country, has been completed
World Bank project ensures women in Sri Lanka benefit from water and sanitation services
Think of the last time you went to the movies, a sporting venue, or any public place, and had to use a restroom. Did you notice that the queues for the women’s restroom were generally longer than the men’s?
Admiral (Rtd) Prof Jayanath Colombage new Secretary to Foreign Ministry
The government has appointed a new Secretary to the Ministry of Foreign Relations, as well as several other ministries the government announced
At least 14 new cabinet ministers have corruption charges against them: Opposition
The Samagi Jana Balavegaya is not against the appointment of Mohamed Ali Sabry as Justice Minister because he is a Muslim, but because he has defended many cabinet Ministers in court on corruption charges, the party spokesman said
Sri Lanka imposes mandatory tax on foreign workers
Foreign workers employed in Sri Lanka who earn more than Rs 3 million within a year would be liable to a mandatory tax, Sri Lanka’s tax authority has said
Presidential Commission issues summons to former PM Ranil Wickremesinghe and eight others
The former Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe and eight others including two party leaders and five former ministers have been issued summons to appear before the Presidential Commission of Inquiry (PCoI) investigating the incident of political victimization on the 21st of this month
Rs. 25 million worth stock of drugs seized at the airport
Officers of the Customs Narcotics Division have seized Rs. 24.8 million worth stock of drug pills sent to the Katunayake Cargo Clearance Center by air freight
President Gotabaya controversially appoints Ali Sabry as Minister of Justice
President Gotabaya Rajapaksa’s decision to appoint his attorney Mohamed Ali Sabry as Minister of Justice today is controversial as hardline Sinhala Buddhist organisations have raised objections to the appointment
Sri Lanka president to swear in 28-minister cabinet Wednesday
Sri Lanka’s President Gotabaya Rajapaksa through an Extraordinary Gazette notification announced the Ministerial structure consisting of 28 Ministries and 40 State Ministries including the Ministries that come under the purview of the President and the Prime Minister, President’s Media Division announced today
United States assists Sri Lanka’s disaster management
The US government, through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), has awarded US $1.5 million to the Sarvodaya Shramadana Movement to support local community leaders in developing emergency response and mitigation strategies in disaster-prone areas across Sri Lanka
Ranil Wickremesinghe to step down from leadership of UNP
Former United National party (UNP) parliamentarian Vajira Abeywardena has said that the UNP Leader Ranil Wickremesinghe made a statement last Friday (07) that he was ready to resign from the leadership of the party
Sri Lanka President outlines 28 ministries, 40 state ministries
Sri Lanka’s President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has published 28 ministries and 40 state ministries identifying their specific functions
