U.S. Pledges Support for Sri Lanka’s Anti-Corruption Efforts and Reform Agenda
Donald Lu, United States Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs, met with President Anura Kumara Dissanayake
Deputy Agriculture Minister Assures Adequate Rice Supply Ahead of Festive Season
Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Livestock, Namal Karunaratne, has confirmed that a stock of imported rice is set to arrive
Easterly Wave to Enhance Showers in Northern and Eastern Provinces
The Meteorology Department reports that an easterly wave-type disturbance will impact weather conditions across the island in the coming days.
Public Outcry Over CEB’s Proposal to Maintain Electricity Tariffs Amid Increased Hydropower
The Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) is facing strong criticism from multiple parties over its recent proposal to the Public Utilities
Sri Lanka to Finalize Nation Branding Strategy at January Tourism Conference
Sri Lankan authorities are set to convene a landmark conference in January 2025, bringing together all tourism stakeholders to craft
U.S. Delegation Meets Sri Lankan Foreign Minister to Strengthen Economic and Governance Reforms
A U.S. delegation, led by Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs Donald Lu, met with Sri
Shammi Silva Assumes Presidency of Asian Cricket Council
The Asian Cricket Council (ACC) announced today that Shammi Silva, President of Sri Lanka Cricket, has officially taken over as
Sri Lanka Navy Seizes 45.5 kg of Kerala Cannabis Near Delft Island
In a special operation conducted near Delft Island, Jaffna, the Sri Lanka Navy seized approximately 45.5 kilograms of Kerala cannabis
Parliament Approves Vote on Account for First Quarter of 2025 Without a Vote
Parliament today (December 6) approved the Resolution on the Vote on Account for the first four months of 2025 without
US Assistant Secretary of State Donald Lu Visits Sri Lanka to Strengthen Bilateral Ties
Donald Lu, the United States Assistant Secretary of State for the Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs, arrived in