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• Sri Lanka and US Strengthen Cooperation for Women Empowerment

  

  A special meeting was held yesterday (28) between Sri Lankan Ambassador to the U.S., Julie Chung, and Minister of Women and Children’s Affairs, Saroja Savitri... Read more

  Posted on 29 January 2025

• Sri Lanka Navy Arrests 13 Indian Fishermen

  A group of Indian fishermen engaged in illegal fishing within Sri Lanka’s maritime boundaries near Kankesanthurai, Jaffna, were arrested yesterday (28) by the... Read more

  Posted on 29 January 2025

• Ceylon Petroleum Suspends New Fuel Station Permits Amid Reform Efforts

  The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) has temporarily suspended the granting of permits for new fuel stations, said its Chairman S. Rajakaruna. Read more

  Posted on 29 January 2025

• Reviving Beira Lake: Comprehensive Cleanup and Pollution Control Underway

  A comprehensive short-term and long-term initiative is underway to clean and restore Beira Lake, according to Urban Development, Construction, and Housing... Read more

  Posted on 29 January 2025

• At Least 15 Dead in Stampede at India’s Giant Hindu Festival

  A stampede at the world’s largest religious gathering in India killed at least 15 people with many more injured, a doctor at the Kumbh Mela festival told AFP... Read more

  Posted on 29 January 2025

• 26th ASEAN Regional Forum

  Heads of Defence Universities, Colleges, and Institutions Meeting (ARF-HDUCIM) will be held at the prestigious Galle Face Hotel in Colombo. Read more

  Posted on 17 January 2025

• Driver Killed in Southern Expressway Crash

  An accident on the Southern Expressway has claimed the life of a bus driver and left group of foreign tourists injured this morning (17). Read more

  Posted on 17 January 2025

• US$ 3.7 Bn FDIs Secured During President’s China Visit

  Sri Lanka marked a significant milestone by securing the largest foreign direct investment to date during President Anura Kumara Dissanayake’s four-day State... Read more

  Posted on 16 January 2025

• China to Support Government Achieve “A Thriving Nation – A Beautiful Life” –...

  Chinese Premier Li Qiang expressed China’s fullest support for the efforts of the current Government of Sri Lanka to achieve its vision of “A Thriving Nation – ... Read more

  Posted on 16 January 2025

• China Pledges Continued Support for Sri Lanka – People’s Congress Chairman

  China National People’s Congress Standing Committee Chairman Zhao Leji stated that China is committed to supporting Sri Lanka’s sovereignty, territorial... Read more

  Posted on 16 January 2025

• CBSL, Banks’ Association, Sector Reps Formulate Relief Package for SME Sector...

  The Government has planned a relief package to provide concessions to Small and Medium-scale Enterprises (SMEs) facing difficulties in repaying loans. Read more

  Posted on 16 January 2025

• Export Revenue Increase by USD 1.2 Bn in 2024

  

  Sri Lanka Export revenue for 2024 has increased by over USD 1.2 billion as against 2023 said Mangala Wijesinghe, Chairman/CEO of Sri Lanka Export Development... Read more

  Posted on 16 January 2025

• US Institute for Security Governance Delegation Here

  A high-level delegation from the Institute for Security Governance (ISG), USA, accompanied by representatives from the United States Embassy, met with the Actin... Read more

  Posted on 16 January 2025

• President Wraps up Third Day with US$ 3.7 Bn Landmark Investment

  

  On the third day of his State visit to China, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake participated in several significant discussions aimed at bringing tangible... Read more

  Posted on 16 January 2025

• Plantation Schools to Get 60 Smart Classrooms with Indian Grant

  A MoU on ‘Establishment of 60 Smart Classrooms in Selected Schools’ in the plantation regions of Sri Lanka, with grant assistance of Rs. Read more

  Posted on 16 January 2025

• SLES to Focus on Value-Added Export Manufacturing

  

  Conducted under the theme Shaping Sri Lanka’s Future: Transformational Growth Rooted in Sound Economic Policies, the Sri Lanka Economic Summit (SLES) will be... Read more

  Posted on 15 January 2025

• Over 100 Die in South Africa After Becoming Trapped in Gold Mine

  At least 100 men who were mining in an abandoned gold mine in South Africa have died after being trapped deep underground for months while Police tried to get... Read more

  Posted on 14 January 2025

• Hatton Plantations Targets Investing More on Coffee in SL, Tea in Kenya

  

  Looking for acquisitions and Joint Ventures overseas To engage in coffee exports to Australia, USA and India Hatton Plantations PLC is making an aggressive... Read more

  Posted on 14 January 2025

• Issue of Digital NICs to Begin Shortly -Acting Minister

  India to meet half the cost of Rs.20 Bn Govt will retain exclusive access to all information Digital Economy acting Minister Eranga Weeraratne announced that th... Read more

  Posted on 14 January 2025

• Yoon Faces Impeachment Trial, Possible Arrest

  South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol’s fate remains in the balance after the suspended leader failed to appear at the first day of his impeachment trial on... Read more

  Posted on 14 January 2025