President Anura’s stance on ETCA and Trinco development lauded
Former President Ranil Wickremsinghe has commended President Anura Kumara Dissanayake
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IOC cuts funding to Sri Lanka over internal feud
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) and the Olympic Committee of Asia (OCA) have raised concerns about the internal disputes of the National Olympic Committee of Sri Lanka (NOCSL),
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NPP rules out need to evaluate educational qualifications of members: Govt. stands by its MPs
Govt. stands by its MPs President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has no intention of evaluating the qualifications of his MPs
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Sri Lanka, India plan second ferry connection
Sri Lanka and India have discussed resuming a second passenger ferry service between the island and the sub-continent during President Anura Dissanayake’s state visit.
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Sri Lanka’s bondholders sign off on USD 12.55 billion debt overhaul
Sri Lanka’s bondholders signed off on the government’s proposal to restructure its $12.55 billion of international bonds, a key step in finalising the island nation’s debt rework.
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India to supply LNG for Sri Lanka’s power plants
India plans to supply liquefied natural gas to Sri Lanka’s power plants and will work on connecting the power grids of the two countries as well as lay a petroleum pipeline between the neighbours,
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Doing business ecosystem gains momentum in Sri Lanka
Finance and Planning Deputy Minister Dr. Harshana Suriyapperuma recently visited the Board of Investment (BOI) and conducted the first meeting with senior management.
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Gem industry struggles amidst high taxes, illegal practices
The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CB), through its Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU),
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Government Steps up Anti-Graft Drive with New Laws, Strategies
Behind the News The National Anti-Corruption Plan for 2025–2029 is being expedited through inclusive consultations, with an unprecedentedly strong public mandate.
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Modi assures India’s continued economic support for Sri Lanka
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has extended an invitation to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to visit Sri Lanka, during the joint media briefing held in New Delhi this afternoon (16).
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