Nov 23, Colombo: The Embassy of Sri Lanka in Ankara participated in the 6th Travel EXPO Ankara 2023 held at ATO Congresium in Ankara, Türkiye from 16 to 19 November.

Nov 23, Colombo: Sectoral Oversight Committee (SOC) on Alleviating the Impact of the Economic Crisis recommended to the Insurance Regulatory Commission to make regulations within one month to amend laws in a client-protection manner.

Nov 23, Colombo: The government of Japan has granted Sri Lanka JPY 360 million for two projects - JPY 200 million grant assistance to boost North-East fisheries infrastructure and JPY 160 million-grant assistance for the establishment of a Doppler Weather Radar Network.

Nov 22, Colombo: The role and future plans of several departments of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs were taken up for discussions at the Sectoral Oversight Committee (SOC) on International Relations when it met in Parliament yesterday (21) Chaired by Member of Parliament Akila Ellawala in place of the Chair MP Namal Rajapaksa.

Nov 22, Colombo: Eran Wickramaratne, Member of Parliament of the Samagi Jana Balawegaya, asked the Speaker not to remove the school students in the gallery when the members of the Parliament misbehaved.

Nov 22, Colombo: SLT-MOBITEL, the National ICT Solutions Provider, partnered IntaHub (Pvt) Limited, a renowned software company that provides tailored solutions for the dynamic hospitality industry, with the aim of enhancing capabilities and pioneering cutting-edge hospitality technology on a global scale.

Nov 22, Colombo: Seven Sri Lankan Heads of Mission/Ambassador designates to foreign embassies and high commissions, were given a detailed orientation by Hambantota International Port (HIP) on port operations and activities.

Nov 22, Colombo: Minister of Foreign Affairs President’s Counsel Ali Sabry emphasized the imperative for a comprehensive, long-term targeted program as the primary solution to address the economic crisis facing the country.

Nov 22, Colombo: President Ranil Wickremesinghe remarked during today’s parliamentary budget debate that the state of cricket in Sri Lanka has declined due to internal conflicts within the cricketing community.

Nov 22, Colombo: Today (Nov. 22), on the first day of the Committee Stage of the Appropriation Bill for the year 2024, the budget head of the President taken up for debate was passed with amendments by 59 majority votes.

Nov 22, Colombo: In his address at the Graduation ceremony of the National Defense College, hosted at Eagle Lakeside, Ratmalana yesterday (21), President Ranil Wickremesinghe highlighted the historical significance associated with the National Defense College building.

Nov 22, Colombo: AkzoNobel Paints Lanka (Pvt) Ltd. -producer of Dulux paints in Sri Lanka- has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Vocational Training Authority (VTA).

Nov 22, Colombo: Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardena announced today (22) that State Minister Sanath Nishantha has been suspended from parliament for a period of two weeks for his unruly behavior inside the Chambers on Tuesday.

Nov 22, Colombo: Sri Lanka Customs has seized more than 10 kilograms of heroin worth over Rs. 270 million at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) and arrested three people in connection with the consignment.

Nov 22, Colombo: The Sectoral Oversight Committee on Open and Accountable Government has appointed a sub-committee to prepare a guideline proposal to make the public service in Sri Lanka an efficient and friendly service.

Nov 21, Colombo: The Second Reading of the Appropriation Bill for the year 2024 was passed in the Parliament today (21) by a majority of 45 votes.

Nov 21, Colombo: State Minister for Plantations, Enterprise Reforms and Finance, Ranjith Siyambalapitiya, has announced that a dedicated allocation of Rs. 10 billion has been reserved for potential future elections.

Nov 21, Colombo: State Minister of Finance, Shehan Semasinghe, has stressed that the current budget, characterized by formal economic management, has been unveiled to proactively avert the recurrence of severe economic crises within the country.

Nov 21, Colombo: Sri Lanka’s nationwide inflation in October 2023 determined under the National Consumer Price Index (NCPI) marginally increased to 1.0 percent from 0.8 percent recorded in October 2023 on a year-on-year basis, the Department of Census and Statistics reported Tuesday.

Nov 21, Colombo: Addressing the Sri Lanka Green Hydrogen Symposium 2023on Tuesday, President Ranil Wickremesinghe outlined a comprehensive vision for Sri Lanka’s role in addressing climate change, emphasizing sustainable practices and embracing cutting-edge green energy technologies.

Nov 21, Colombo: The Coconut Development Board has decided to establish a new coconut triangle by planting 100,000 coconut saplings in Hambantota district.

Nov 21, Colombo: Dialog Axiata PLC, Sri Lanka’s premier connectivity provider, celebrated Customer Service and Elders’ Week with Dialog Prashansa conducting an event at Dialog Axiata Head Office to educate and empower senior citizens on digital technology with the objective of bridging the digital divide between generations.

Nov 21, Colombo: The Commercial Bank of Ceylon has entered into a landmark cooperation agreement with the Green Building Council of Sri Lanka, laying the framework for the two institutions to work together to promote eco-friendly building construction in Sri Lanka.

Nov 21, Colombo: Many administrative shortcomings and irregularities in Sri Lanka Customs have been disclosed at the parliamentary Committee on Public Accounts (COPA) meeting held in parliament on November 17.

Nov 20, Colombo: Member of Parliament Premnath C. Dolawatte, expressed that the aspirations of the opposition, who anticipated the public to fall from the frying pan into the fire, have been dashed by the provisions of the budget.

Nov 20, Colombo: A Chinese delegation led by the special envoy of the Chinese President, state councilor Ms. Shen Yiqin paid a courtesy call on President Ranil Wickremesinghe this morning (20) at the Presidential Secretariat.

Nov 20, Colombo: Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena said there is vast potential for further expanding economic cooperation between China and Sri Lanka.

Nov 20, Colombo: A special meeting of party leaders in Parliament has been called today (20) to discuss the current situation of the Committee on Public Enterprises (COPE).

Nov 20, Colombo: A discussion took place recently at the Presidential Secretariat, chaired by Sagala Ratnayaka, Senior Advisor to the President on National Security and Chief of Presidential Staff, with representatives from the Asian Development Bank.

Nov 20, Colombo: The Ministry of Agriculture and Plantation Industries has decided to provide 40 liters of diesel per hectare free of charge to the farmers whose crops were damaged in the last Yala season to start farming in this Maha season. Accordingly, the release of the fuel for paddy cultivation was started Sunday (19).

Nov 20, Colombo: AIA Insurance, Sri Lanka’s Best Life Insurer (Global Banking and Finance Review 2020, 2020; Capital Finance International 2021, 2022), is thrilled to introduce ‘AIA Exclusive,’

Nov 19, Colombo: Minister of State for Finance Dr. Ranjith Siyambalapitiya emphasizes that 19,000 metric tons of sugar imported before the tax hike are still available in the country and therefore there is no chance of a sugar shortage or unnecessary price increase.

Nov 19, Colombo: In a virtual address during the Leader’s Session of the Second Voice of Global South Summit, President Ranil Wickremesinghe expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the invitation, acknowledging India’s pivotal role in organizing the event.

Nov 19, Colombo: It was disclosed during the Ministerial Consultative Committee on Investment Promotion that several more laws and regulations are to be passed within the next three months to encourage investment in Colombo Port City.

Nov 19, Colombo: The Department of Irrigation has issued a flood warning for several low-lying areas as the Deduru Oya Reservoir has reached spill level.