President Commences Diplomatic Discussions in India
During his three-day official visit to India, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake met with prominent Indian officials at the ITC Maurya
Five Acting Ministers Appointed During President’s Official Visit to India
With President Anura Kumara Dissanayake’s departure from the country for an official visit to India, five acting ministers have been
Sri Lanka Spends Rs. 1.1 Billion Annually on Security for Former Presidents
The Sri Lanka Police Headquarters has revealed that an annual expenditure of Rs. 1.1 billion is incurred to provide security
120 MW Wind Power Plant to Be Built in Sampur with Indian Assistance
A 120 MW wind power plant is set to be constructed in Sampur with financial assistance from India. The project
High Temperatures and Pests Worsen Sri Lanka’s Coconut Shortage
Sri Lanka’s ongoing coconut shortage has been exacerbated by high temperatures during the first three months of this year and
Showers and Thunderstorms Expected in Several Provinces
The Meteorology Department forecasts showers or thundershowers at times in the Eastern Province, while other areas may experience similar conditions
Sri Lanka Customs Flags Defective Imported Rice Shipments
Sri Lanka Customs has detected significant defects in recent rice imports, including weevils (Gullo) in 50,000 kg and issues with
200,000 Acres of Cultivated Land Damaged Due to Adverse Weather
The Agricultural and Agrarian Insurance Board has reported that nearly 200,000 acres of cultivated land have been damaged as a
Electricity Tariff Revision Study Underway; Public Consultation to Begin on December 17
The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) has announced that studies related to electricity tariff revisions have commenced. The
Sri Lankan Migrant Workers Surpass 300,000 in 2024
The Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment (SLBFE) reports that the number of Sri Lankan migrant workers who traveled overseas