Adani Ports to Self-Finance Colombo Terminal, Withdraws US Funding Request
India’s Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd announced it will self-finance its Colombo port terminal project through internal resources
Former CCD Director ASP Neville Silva Remanded Until December 13
Former Director of the Colombo Crimes Division (CCD), ASP Neville Silva, has been remanded in custody until December 13 following
Preliminary Discussions for 2025 Budget Proposals Begin Under President Dissanayake’s Leadership
Initial ministerial-level discussions for preparing Sri Lanka’s 2025 Budget have commenced under the leadership of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake. A
Sri Lanka Receives Fabric Grant from China for 2025 School Uniforms
Sri Lanka has received a generous grant of 11.28 million meters of fabric from the People’s Republic of China, intended
UN Security Council to Draft Statement on Syria Amid Political Upheaval
The United Nations Security Council is set to work on a statement regarding the situation in Syria, following a closed-door
Cabinet Extends Suspension of Parate Law Until March 2025
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the extension of the suspension of the Parate Law, which prevents banks from seizing
Cabinet Approves Introduction of Digital Driver’s Licences in Sri Lanka
The Cabinet has approved a proposal to introduce digital driver’s licences, replacing the existing system that has been in use
Sri Lanka Secures $50 Million Loan from OPEC Fund for Reform Agenda
The Government of Sri Lanka has successfully negotiated a $50 million policy-based loan from the OPEC Fund for International Development
Final Deadline for GCE O/L Examination Applications Ends Tonight
The deadline for submitting applications for the GCE Ordinary Level Examination concludes at midnight today. Initially set for November 30th,
Farmers Urged to Report Crop Damage Amid Heavy Rains; Compensation Plan Underway
The Agricultural and Agrarian Insurance Board has requested farmers to report crop damage caused by recent heavy rains before the