The Government of Japan has granted Japanese Yen 332 million (approximately Rs. 687 million) to Sri Lanka under the Japanese Grant Aid for Human Resources Development Scholarship (JDS) Programme for 2025. An Exchange of Notes and a Grant Agreement were signed yesterday, 24 July 2025, at the Ministry of Finance by Dr. Harshana Suriyapperuma, Secretary to the Treasury, Ambassador ISOMATA …
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The Ambassador of Thailand to Sri Lanka, H.E. Mr. Paitoon Mahapannaporn, expressed hope for the full implementation of the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between the two countries during a meeting with Sri Lanka’s Speaker of Parliament, Dr. Jagath Wickramaratne, on July 22 at the Parliamentary premises. The two leaders discussed strengthening bilateral ties, highlighting the strong cultural and religious links …
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The Cabinet of Ministers approved the transfer of land for the establishment of a Nanoscience Park and the Faculty of Technology at the University of Colombo at the Cabinet meeting held yesterday 21 July,2025. This decision was made following a proposal by the Minister of Urban Development, Construction, and Housing. The Urban Development Authority (UDA) had acquired 91.40 hectares (225 …
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Sri Lanka’s economy is expected to grow by 3.5% this year, after recording 5% growth last year, according to the World Bank, showing signs of steady recovery from the 2022 financial crisis. However, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) warns that global trade issues, especially with the United States could slow down that progress. In a statement issued after completing its …
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The former Senior Deputy Inspector General of Police (SDIG) Nilantha Jayawardena has been officially dismissed from service by the National Police Commission (NPC), after determining that he failed to take appropriate action or respond to intelligence warnings ahead of the 2019 Easter Sunday terror attacks. SDIG Jayawardena, who previously served as the head of the State Intelligence Service (SIS), was …
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The Natural Hazards Early Warning Centre of the Department of Meteorology has warned the public to be alert for strong winds and dangerous sea conditions, as per the report issued, valid until 10:00 a.m. tomorrow (Sunday, July 20). Accordingly, strong winds between 50 to 60 km/h are expected in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, Southern, North-Western, and North-Central provinces, due to …
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The world-renowned Ivorian reggae legend Alpha Blondy will take the stage in Sri Lanka for the very first time today, marking another fantastic day in the musical history of Sri Lanka. The concert, scheduled to take place at Air Force Grounds, Colombo from 6.00 p.m., marks a significant cultural milestone as the island hosts its first large-scale international reggae concert. …
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Marking a significant milestone in Sri Lanka’s research and development sector, an ad-hoc committee was established recently for the first time in the country, to identify and prioritise national research needs.
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Sri Lanka and Pakistan have held discussions to improve social, economic, educational, and political ties between the two nations.
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The Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval for the proposal presented by the President Anura Kumara Dissanayake,
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