Sri Lanka, UAE sign deals to boost economic, investment ties
Sri Lanka and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) signed an agreement on Reciprocal Promotion and Protection of Investments to strengthen economic and investment relations between the two countries, the President’s Media Division (PMD) said.
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China and Sri Lanka: Partners in Achieving National Dreams
Zhu Yanwei, Deputy Chief of Mission of the Chinese Embassy, emphasized the strong ties between China and Sri Lanka, highlighting the shared aspirations of both nations.
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Government Prioritizes Data Systems for Effective Food Security Management
The Food Policy and Security Committee convened under the leadership of Minister of Trade, Commerce, Food Security, and Co-operative Development, Wasantha Samarasinghe.
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Yoshitha, Daisy Forrest named as suspects in money laundering case
Police have named former President Mahinda Rajapaksa’s son, Yoshitha Rajapaksa and Daisy Forrest, also known as ‘Daisy Achchi,’ as suspects before the Kaduwela Magistrate’s Court and filed a case against them under the Money Laundering Act.
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President to meet several world leaders in UAE
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake is scheduled to hold discussions with several world leaders such as Colombian President Gustavo Petro, Pakistani Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, Prime Minister of the State of Kuwait Sheikh Ahmed Abdullah Al Ahmad Al Sabah and former British Prime Minister Tony Blair today during his second day of the three-day-official visit to the United Arab Emirates …
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President Dissanayake leaves for UAE on an official three-day visit
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has departed the island for an official three-day visit to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) this morning (10).
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Sri Lanka Cooperatives Registration as Lending Institutions Suspended
Registration of Cooperatives as Lending Institutions Suspended Amid Financial Irregularities
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77 Years After Independence – Real Possibility of Ending Sri Lanka’s Bleak Future – Lionel Bopage
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CNL Reporter
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February 6, 2025
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Political
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Introduction After 77 years of independence, Sri Lanka has undergone a major political transformation. The National People’s Power (NPP), led by comrade Anura Kumara Dissanayake, secured a landslide victory in the 2024 elections, marking a shift from the previously corrupt and authoritarian family dynasties.
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Govt. allocates Rs. 90 billion for public sector salary increments?
Minister of Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs Ananda Wijepala states that an amount of Rs. 90 billion has been allocated from the 2025 Budget to increase the salaries of the public sector employees.
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Government targets six key sectors to attract FDIs
The government is focusing on six key sectors—hospitality, logistics, renewable energy, technology, agriculture, and apparel & textiles—to attract foreign direct investments (FDIs) by building a creative and conducive environment for investments, rather than relying solely on incentives.
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