Sri Lanka is among the fastest-growing economies in the world, according to a new report released by the World Bank. The report further states that Sri Lanka has made remarkable progress in stabilizing its economy. Sri Lanka has made one of the largest fiscal adjustments in history, equivalent to nearly 8% of GDP in three …
Sri Lanka rejects external intervention or mechanisms to investigate alleged human rights violations during the conflict with the LTTE, Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath told the 60th session of the UN Human Rights Council. The minister said this in response to the report submitted by UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Turk on Sri Lanka. …
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The two-day medical strike at the Ratnapura Teaching Hospital has ended with the transfer of Director Dr. Imesh Prathapasinghe. A press release issued by the Government Medical Officers’ Association before the transfer is attached here. Press release The doctors’ strike at the Ratnapura Teaching Hospital has continued for the second day due to the failure …
Doctors at Ratnapura Hospital are being threatened by a mob. Read More »
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake says that there is no longer a danger of war in the country. The President made this statement while participating in the inauguration of the third phase of the Jaffna, Myliddi Fisheries Harbour Development Project this morning (01). Under this, it has been planned to provide essential facilities such as water, …
This government is working to ensure that there is no more war. Read More »
The Samagi Jana Balawegaya Party should immediately remove the people occupying high positions and reorganize the party, says MP Chaminda Wijesiri. If it fails to do so, the party will also be destroyed like the United National Party, he says. The current Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa knows very well the reason for the destruction of …
The SJP should change its big chairs. Chaminda Wijesiri says. chaminda wijesiri Read More »
It is reported that the distribution of Triumph products in Sri Lanka, which has been a leading women’s intimate apparel brand in Sri Lanka for decades, has been suspended. This situation has been reported to have arisen due to a policy decision taken by Triumph International India, a company based in India. A small number …
Triumph, which has won the trust of women, is leaving Sri Lanka. Read More »
Police sources say that an investigation is to be conducted into the acquisition of assets by Ministers Mahindananda Aluthgamage, Anura Priyadarshana Yapa, and Rohitha Abeygunawardena. The Illegal Assets Investigation Unit of the Police Financial Crimes Investigation Division has initiated this investigation in accordance with the provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act No. 05 …
Investigation into the illicit assets of three former ministers. Read More »
While private pharmacies sell about 7,500 different brands of medicines, it is reported that only about 700 brands are subject to price control. Accordingly, patients who purchase medicines from outside have had to pay a large amount for those medicines, says Specialist Dr. Chamal Sanjeewa, Chairman of the Doctors’ Trade Union Alliance for Medical and …
Minister Wasantha Samarasinghe told the media that an investigation has already been initiated against the officers who provided false information to Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya regarding the Supreme SAT project. He stated that it is the responsibility of the relevant officials to prepare the answers with accurate statistics when answering the questions asked by the …
Former Pradeshiya Sabha member Shantha Mudunkotuwa has been killed in a shooting incident that occurred on the Meegoda-Attygalle road today (12) at around 1.00 pm. The former Pradeshiya Sabha member, who was injured in the shooting, died after being admitted to the Homagama Hospital, the Police Media Division said. The shooting was carried out by …
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The discussions with the United States of America have not been completed to a satisfactory level, Industry and Entrepreneurship Development Minister Sunil Handunnetti says. However, he hopes that the discussions will end on a positive note, and he goes even further. He says that it is special that a collapsed economy has recovered so quickly. …
Handunnetti says that negotiations with the US have failed. Read More »
‘Confidence in our Ministry of Industry and Entrepreneurship is eroding day by day,’ says Deputy Minister of Industry Chathuranga Abeysinghe. ‘Unfortunately, confidence in our Ministry of Industry and Entrepreneurship is eroding day by day. In terms of national policy, we are failing. Whether it is tax policy, investment policy, or the policy on the law …
Although India’s Adani will not be paid any compensation for its withdrawal from the Mannar Wind Power Project, Sri Lanka may have to compensate the company for the losses it suffered, an Energy Ministry spokesperson said. Accordingly, Sri Lanka may have to pay Adani Green Energy a sum of between Rs. 300 million and Rs. …
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Former Director of the State Intelligence Service, Senior DIG Nilantha Jayawardena, who has been dismissed for dereliction of duty in connection with the Easter Sunday terrorist attack, should also be subject to judicial action, says the Director of Public Communications of the Archdiocese of Colombo, Father Jude Crishantha Fernando. His feeling is that he should …
A group of Sri Lankan representatives is scheduled to leave for the United States on the 18th to discuss US tariffs, Foreign Affairs Minister Vijitha Herath said. He made this statement while addressing the media after a ceremony held in Colombo today. ”Our team is going to Washington. Discussions are ongoing. We are making every …
Cabinet Media Spokesperson, Minister of Health and Mass Media Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa said that there is no mention anywhere that ministers have given orders regarding the release of containers. The Minister stated this while responding to questions posed by journalists at the Cabinet Decisions Media Briefing held at the Government Information Department (02). The Minister …
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SpaceX owner Elon Musk says that Starlink internet service is now operational in Sri Lanka. He posted on his X account that Starlink high-speed internet service is now operational in Sri Lanka and Sri Lankans can experience its convenience. The Telecommunications Regulatory Commission took steps on August 14, 2024 to issue a “Telecommunications Service Provider” …
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The Sri Lanka Electricity Board (SLE) has achieved 70% of electricity generation from renewable energy by June 2025, the Sri Lanka Electricity Board (SLE) said. For the first time since the early 1990s, the SLE has achieved 70% of its total electricity generation from renewable energy sources by this month. The SLE also said that …
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Deputy Minister of Labor Mahinda Jayasinghe said that a new bill is expected to be presented soon to amend the labor law. The Minister stated that the necessary work has already begun for this. The Deputy Minister said that the aim of this is to ensure the rights of workers and that a committee is …
The existing labour law is going to be repealed and a new law is going to be brought in. Read More »
The Vehicle Importers Association (VIAL) is urging the public to carefully consider their options when purchasing an electric vehicle (EV). They warn that the market value of many such vehicles will drop by millions of rupees within a few months. Addressing a media briefing, VIAL Chairman Indika Sampath Merenchige stressed that although electric vehicles have …
Dr. Geetha Gopinath, First Deputy Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund, arrived in the country today on a two-day official visit. During her visit, Dr. Geetha Gopinath will be a special guest at the conference on “Sri Lanka’s Economic Recovery and Debt Management” to be held on June 16, 2025, jointly organized by the …
IMF Deputy Managing Director arrives in Sri Lanka . Read More »
International Vocational Training College, the leading institution in Sri Lanka that trains women workers going abroad as domestic helpers, celebrates its second anniversary in a grand manner The second anniversary ceremony of International Vocational Training College, the leading institution in Sri Lanka that trains workers going abroad as domestic helpers, was held recently under the …
An Air India Boeing 787 Dreamliner has crashed after taking off from Ahmedabad’s Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport this afternoon. The plane, which was en route to London’s Heathrow Gatwick Airport, was carrying 230 passengers, ten crew members and two pilots. Airport sources said 53 of the passengers were British. The crash was accompanied by …
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The Assistant Commissioner of the Anuradhapura Prisons was arrested by the Criminal Investigation Department this afternoon (8). Minister of Public Security Ananda Wijepala confirmed this. The arrest was made in connection with the Criminal Investigation Department’s investigation into the illegal use of the Presidential Amnesty to release other prisoners.
