Sri Lanka’s economic recovery must be coupled with India’s ... - Ranil
Dec 28, 2024 · Combining Sri Lanka’s economic recovery with India’s “sustained and swift economic growth and technological advancement” will “establish” larger markets for the island country and give it a path away from debt-fuelled growth of the last two decades, according to former president Ranil Wickremesinghe
2024 Scholarship Exam paper marking to resume from Jan 8
2 days ago · The Department of Examinations has announced that the paper marking process for the 2024 Grade 05 Scholarship Examination, which was the subject of recent controversy, will resume next week. Accordingly, the Commissioner General of Examinations, Amith Jayasundara, stated that the paper marking ...
UNHRC adopts draft resolution on Sri Lanka without a vote
Oct 9, 2024 · The draft resolution A/HRC/57/L.1 on promoting reconciliation, accountability and human rights in Sri Lanka has been adopted without a vote during the ongoing 57th Regular Session of the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) in Geneva.
US pledges unwavering support for Sri Lanka’s anti ... - Adaderana
Dec 7, 2024 · The U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs, Mr. Donald Lu has expressed the United States government’s commitment to supporting Sri Lanka’s on-going anti-corruption initiatives as needed during a meeting with President Anura Kumara Dissanayake at the Presidential Secretariat today (07).
Colombo District final results: NPP secures 14 seats, SJB wins 4
Nov 15, 2024 · The Election Commission of Sri Lanka has released the final results of the Colombo District in the 2024 General Election with the National People’s Power (NPP) polling more than 68% of the total votes in the district.
Decline in coconut production expected to last until April 2025
Oct 31, 2024 · The Coconut Research Institute says that the decline in coconut production in the country is expected to persist until April of next year (2025). Its director, Nayani Arachchige noted a significant drop in coconut production in the country compared to …
Indian President hosts banquet in honor of President Dissanayake
Dec 16, 2024 · Indian President Droupadi Murmu has received Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake at the Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi and hosted a banquet in his honor. “The President said that as a close and trusted partner, India would continue to support the Sri Lankan Government’s efforts for ...
Debate on 2025 Appropriation Bill begins on Feb. 18 - Adaderana
6 days ago · It has been decided at the meeting of the Committee on Parliamentary Business held in Parliament today (31) under the patronage of the Speaker Dr. Jagath Wickramaratne that the debate on the Appropriation Bill for the year 2025 (Budget Debate) will be held from February 18 to March 21, 2025.
US sanctions Kapila Chandrasena and Udayanga Weeratunga
Dec 10, 2024 · The United States has imposed sanctions on the former CEO of SriLankan Airlines Kapila Chandrasena and former Sri Lankan Ambassador to Russia Udayanga Weeratunga, along with their immediate family members, for their involvement in “significant corruption”. The U.S. State Department announced a ...
Fairly heavy showers expected in parts of the island - Adaderana
Dec 14, 2024 · The Meteorology Department says several spells of showers will occur in Northern and Eastern provinces. Showers or thundershowers will occur at several places elsewhere during the evening or night. Fairly heavy showers about 75mm are likely at some places in Western, Sabaragamuwa and Central ...