Marine Drive from Port City to Panadura : Project update
The Road Development Authority (RDA) has conducted a feasibility study on constructing an open tunnel connecting the Marine Drive from…
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Indian Foreign Secretary to visit Sri Lanka
Indian Foreign Secretary Shri Harsh Vardhan Shringla will undertake a 04-day official visit to Sri Lanka this week. The Indian…
2022 Appropriation Bill to be presented to Parliament
The Appropriation Bill for the year 2022 is due to be presented to Parliament next week. Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardena…
EU urges Sri Lanka to formally abolish death penalty
The EU emphasized its opposition to the death penalty in all circumstances and encouraged Sri Lanka to take steps towards…
Sri Lanka killing US$1.3bn export industry to save US$30mn
Sri Lanka’s tea exports which brings 1.3 billion US dollars a year could lose 40 percent of output from a…
GL highlights GSP+ benefits in upgrading livelihoods
Foreign Minster Peiris apprised the EU delegation, inter alia, on progress in reconciliation, review of Prevention of Terrorism Act, engagement…
Sanga ends MCC presidency with historic handover
Clare Connor, England Women’s former Ashes-winning captain, has taken office at Lord’s as the first female President of MCC in…
World Bank approves US $500 million loan for Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka will receive a loan of 500 million USD from the World Bank for development of rural road network…
“Our Goal is One Million Chinese Tourists to Sri Lanka” – Ambassador Kohona
Ambassador Dr Palitha Kohona speaking at the Innovation and Development of Cities Summit (attended by many Chinese tour operators and…
Sri Lanka reiterates support to the Palestine cause
Foreign Minister Professor G.L Peiris has reiterated Sri Lanka’s support to the Palestine cause during a courtesy call by the…