President Dissanayake Leads Discussion on Digitalizing Social Welfare Programs and Rice Storage System
A meeting on the digitalization of social welfare benefit programs was held yesterday (01) at the Presidential Secretariat, presided over
Sri Lanka’s External Debt Reaches USD 37.5 Billion by Mid-2024, Finance Ministry Reports
Sri Lanka’s external debt reached USD 37.5 billion as of June 2024, according to the Mid-Year Fiscal Position Report from
Achchuveli Main Road Reopens After 20 Years Following Presidential Directive
The Achchuveli main road, connecting Palaly to Achchuveli, was officially reopened yesterday after being closed for over three decades due
Sri Lanka Nears Debt Treatment Resolution, Paving Way for Financial Stability
Sri Lanka’s Finance Secretary, Mahinda Siriwardena, expressed optimism that the country’s debt treatment chapter may soon be closed, setting the
Afternoon Thundershowers Expected Across Island: Public Advised to Take Precautions
The Meteorology Department reports that atmospheric conditions are favorable for afternoon thundershowers across most parts of the island. Showers or
U.K. Labour Government Unveils First Budget with £40 Billion Tax Hike to Fund Public Services
Nearly four months into office, the U.K.’s new Labour government presented its inaugural budget on Wednesday, introducing £40 billion ($51.8
Sri Lanka State Plantations Corporation Doubles Deepavali Festival Allowance for Plantation Workers
In celebration of Deepavali, an important festival for the Tamil community, the Sri Lanka State Plantations Corporation has raised the
Postal Voting for 2024 General Election Begins Today
The Election Commission announced the commencement of postal voting for the 2024 General Election, starting today (October 30). Voting can
Colombo Stock Exchange ASPI Reaches Highest Level Since February 2022
The All Share Price Index (ASPI) of the Colombo Stock Exchange gained 135.54 points today (October 29), closing at 12,745.60
Postal Voting for 2024 General Election Begins Tomorrow with Expanded Access
Postal voting for the 2024 General Election is set to begin tomorrow (30), according to the Election Commission. Voting will