CPC’s controversial US$ 2.5 bn re-financing attempt fails
An attempt to get a 2.5 billion US dollar loan from an unsolicited offer to refinance dollar borrowings from state…
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University of Colombo unravels the mysterious migratory journeys of enigmatic waterbirds of Sri Lanka
We reach a key milestone of our bird migration studies in Sri Lanka, as one of our GPS-tagged Heuglin’s Gulls…
EU launches €300bn bid to challenge Chinese influence
The EU has revealed details of a €300bn (£255bn; $340bn) global investment plan, described as a “true alternative” to China’s…
Barbados becomes a republic and parts ways with the Queen
Barbados has officially removed Queen Elizabeth II as its head of state and become the world’s newest republic. In an…
“No Lockdown during festive season”
The government has not taken any decision to impose an islandwide lockdown during the upcoming festive season. Co-Cabinet Spokesman Minister…
Gazette issued appointing new SLPP MP
Manju Lalith Warna Kumara has has been appointed as a member of Parliament to take over the seat left vacant…
CEB launches investigation into power outages
The Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) has launched an investigation into the power outages reported in various parts of the country…
Former Minister Sirisena Cooray passes away
Former Minister Bulathsinhalage Sirisena Cooray passed away at the age of 90, while receiving treatment at a private hospital in…
Law to be included in school curriculum
The Education Ministry has decided to include the subject of Law into the school curriculum from next year, W.M. Balasooriya,…
All passengers entering country should undergo PCR tests – Sajith
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa said in Parliament yesterday (29) that all passengers, regardless of vaccination status, should be subjected to…