Claiming that salaries of Parliamentarians have not been increased for 20 years, State Minister Shantha Bandara yesterday raised concerns that the media had falsely reported that all 225 MPs have requested for the import of dut
China has requested permission for a research ship to dock in Colombo following a visit by a spacecraft-tracking vessel last year that sparked security concerns from neighbouring India. Sri Lanka Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Priyanga Wickramasinghe said Beijing had sought permission for the Shi Yan 6 to dock, but that no date had been set and the request was being processed.
The Disaster Management Centre (DMC) said around 250,000 people are experiencing drinking water problems due to the dry weather conditions. The DMC, in its latest situation report issued yesterday said Jaffna and Vavuniya are still the most affected districts with over 71,000 people from more than 22,000 families not having access to drinkable water. According to the DMC, the Eastern Pro
Measures were being taken to find a reasonable solution to migration of medical specialists to serve in other countries, Health Minister Keheliya Rambukwella said yesterday. He told Parliament that advice of the Attorney General has been sought to find a reasonable solution to stop this brain drain which had been a huge issue in the health sector in the country.
A Safe Migration Promotion Unit to prevent illegal migration on forged VISA through Katunayake International Airport was established last morning at the Departure Terminal in the Airport by Minister of Labour and Foreign Employment Manusha Nanayakkara.
The Chinese authorities have sought permission for it , but the Foreign Ministry is yet to decide on it. it is now contemplating how to navigate geopolitical rivalry of the two powers
The Kandy Perahera is a unique fusion of two processions - The Esala and Dalada that span for 10 days in different routes. The Perahera will now be available for everyone’s convenience in the Soorya QR, a code, so that the public can find out the route and how to get the best sitting on that day.
Sri Lanka Customs yesterday warned the public to be aware of a spate of financial frauds and such fraudsters who act like Customs officials and ask to transfer money to unknown bank accounts to clear goods and gifts that may reach individuals through their social media accounts. Customs Spokesman and Additional Director General Sudaththa Silva told the Daily Mirror yesterday that the
President Ranil Wickremesinghe will undertake a tour of Singapore for two days and have a series of significant meetings planned, including discussions with Singapore’s President, Mrs. Halimah Yacob and talks with Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong, Defence Minister Ng Eng Hen, and Sustainability and Environment Minister Grace Fu Hai Yien. The latter will engage in bilateral talks with P
The share of Sri Lanka’s 100 trackable commitments in the International Monetary Fund (IMF) programme for which no data has been made available to assess progress — despite passing the agreed deadline — has increased from 9% in March to 15% in July, according to Verité Research. The lack of information to make a reasonable assessment about these commitments, the think tank notes, highlights a growing lack of visibility on the government’s progres
The Front Line Socialist Party (FLSP) is contemplating legal action against the Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) and other parties concerned against their financial scams where they have invested a large sum on a venture in an island, FLSP Senior Duminda Nagamuwa said yesterday. “We have also heard that the pa
Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) will support the government if the latter stops all political games and work genuinely for the betterment of the nation, Leader of Opposition Sajith Premadasa said over the weekend, “Country is in a crisis situation. There is a continued dry spell, around 5000 school teachers have left the island. A large number of doctors have migrated. This country needs a national plan. New irrigation projects are
Canada issues travel advisory over serious risk in Arugam Bay
More countries issue travel advisories
Sri Lanka Tourism invites global travellers for upcoming season
Russian embassy urges citizens to stay vigilant in Arugam Bay
US Embassy issues travel warning for Arugam Bay
Immigration authorities to crack down on overstaying Russians, Israelis
Sri Lanka may face another economic turmoil: Sajith