Sri Lanka ranks highest in South Asia in Food Security
Sri Lanka has been ranked the best in the South Asian region in the recently published Global Food Security Index…
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Another deforestation in Wilpattu National Park?
The Sri Lankan public and especially the environmentalists have been alleging for a long time that protected sections of Wilpattu…
Sri Lanka has received over $250 Mn for handing over operations of Hambantota Port
The Government of Sri Lanka maintains a ‘US Dollar’ account at the Central Bank. This account saw $292.1 Million being…
Japanese technical support for Sri Lanka to manage natural disasters
Japan has agreed to provide technological know-how to Sri Lanka on handling natural disasters, Minister of Disaster Management Anura Priyadarshana…
Remembering lives swept away by the deadly waves in 2004
It’s been thirteen years since the tsunami wave that hit the country and left behind a trail of devastation, with…
Interpol notices issued on two Sri Lankan underworld leaders
The Interpol had issued notices for the arrest of two Sri Lankan underworld leaders, who are believed to have fled…
Russia lifts ban on Ceylon tea
Discussions between Sri Lanka experts and Russian authorities fruitful President thanks Russia, says diplomacy between both countries ‘exemplary’ Sri Lanka to…
Painful sting of Dengue revealed in statistics for 2017
Dengue has been a grave problem for the people of Sri Lanka for the past few years. This year, 2017,…
AIIB to grant Sri Lanka Rs. 105 million to expedite Metro Colombo Solid Waste Management Project
The Asian Infrastructure Improvement Bank (AIIB) will grant Sri Lanka US$ 700,000 (Over Rs. 105 million) to expedite the Metro…
India to facilitate ferry travel for Sri Lankan pilgrims visiting religious festival in Tamil Nadu
The Government of India has agreed to facilitate the travel of Sri Lankan pilgrims through a ferry from Kankasanthurai in…