Railways Department to Launch ‘Dunhinda Odyssey’ Special Train to Commemorate 100 Years of Colombo-Badulla Service
As the Railways Department marks a century since the inception of the train service between Colombo and Badulla, a special
Dr. Patrick Mendis Appointed as Advisor to U.S. National Security Education Board by President Biden
In a significant move, Dr. Patrick Mendis, a former U.S. diplomat of Sri Lankan descent, has been appointed as an
President Ranil Wickremesinghe Appoints Independent Committee to Review Central Bank Salary Increase
President Ranil Wickremesinghe, acting in his capacity as the Minister of Finance, Economic Stabilization & National Policies, has established an
Sri Lankan Government Donates USD 1 Million to Aid Children Affected by Gaza Strip Conflicts
In a gesture of solidarity and support, the Government of Sri Lanka has donated USD 1 million to assist children
Sri Lanka Grapples with Dry Weather, Affecting Thousands Across the Island
Nearly 10,000 individuals from 3,027 families are grappling with the effects of dry weather across Sri Lanka, with the Gampaha
Official Poverty Line Shows 144% Increase in Minimum Expenditure for Basic Needs
The Department of Census and Statistics (DCS) has revealed a significant surge in the minimum expenditure required to fulfill basic
New Electricity Sector Reforms Bill to be Gazetted Within Two Weeks, Confirms Minister of Power and Energy Kanchana Wijesekera
Minister of Power and Energy, Kanchana Wijesekera, has announced that the new Bill on electricity sector reforms will be gazetted
Sri Lanka Seeks Dealer Managers for International Bond Restructuring
The Finance Ministry of Sri Lanka announced on Thursday that it has invited proposals from dealer managers to assist in
Study Reveals 20,000 to 30,000 Underage Street Children Begging Nationwide
A recent study conducted by Senior Professor Wasantha Athukorala from the Statistics and Data Studies Department at Peradeniya University has
Net Credit to Private Sector Shrinks by Rs. 52.2 Billion
There is a noticeable appetite for credit in the market, as interest rates have reached levels favorable to borrowers. In