Sri Lanka awarded over 100 tourism SMEs with the National Sustainable Tourism Certification Scheme (NSTCS), in partnership with the UNDP. Established in 2018, NSTCS promotes environmental, social and economic sustainability in the tourism sector. Minister Harin Fernando and other dignitaries attended the ceremony, emphasizing the scheme’s role in fostering a sustainable future for Sri Lanka’s vital tourism industry,...
In a distressing tale from Kebithigolleva, a 33-year-old mother of four found herself in dire circumstances as she laments enduring four months without electricity, two weeks of water scarcity, and the recent loss of her husband, the main breadwinner who supported the family through odd jobs.
Chaos erupted among the political circles last evening after a statement was made by UNP General Secretary Palitha Range Bandara, stating that a proposal would be brought to Parliament to postpone the presidential and parliamentary elections, with parliamentarians from all parties rejecting the move and calling for an immediate response from the President.
As a part of the government’s policy decision to regularising Sri Lanka’s Samurdhi banking system, the government has decided to entrust the auditing of the Samurdhi Community Based Banks and Samurdhi Community Based Banking Societies to the National Audit Office (NDO).
Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has launched investigations into multiple complaints it has received regarding the collection of cash deposits for plantation investment projects. Recently, the Central Bank disclosed that it has obtained information
Cabinet Minister Bandula Gunawardana said today that, under public financial management, the government is unable to allocate funds this year to address the salary anomalies demanded by trade unions in the public and government sectors.
The railway service in the country is currently in a critical situation, and efficient train usage requires significant investments, Cabinet Spokesman and Transport Minister Bandula Gunawardana said.
While condemning United National Party (UNP) General Secretary Palitha Range Bandara’s statement that President Ranil Wickremesinghe should be given two more years without holding the Presidential or General Elections, NPP Executive Committee member Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa said today that the UNP has officially accepted Ranil Wickremesinghe’s defeat.
The Attorney General’s Department informed the Court of Appeal that the Attorney General will not appear on behalf of Senior DIG Nilantha Jayawardane in a writ petition filed against him for his omission and serious dereliction of duty which led to the Easter Sunday bomb attacks.
T20 is arguably the most unpredictable format of cricket, given that little moments could have a significant effect on the final result. Recently, co-hosts United States of America (USA) defeated Bangladesh, and Ireland defeated Pakistan. In the previous World Cup Sri Lanka were outclassed by Namibia while Netherlands stunned South Africa.
Tourist arrivals below expectation: SLTDA
Sri Lanka economy slows ahead of presidential elections
ADB approves USD 100 million for Sri Lanka’s water sector reforms
People’s Bank sets record straight on IT system upgrade
President appoints Defence and Public Security Ministry secretaries
Fresh initiatives mulled for SJB-UNP unity