McKinsey to prepare strategies for Sri Lanka’s Digital Economy
Sri Lanka’s cabinet has selected worldwide management consulting firm, McKinsey & Company as the consultation company for the preparation of strategies for Digital Economy in
Sri Lanka wants to amend Hambantota Port concession agreement
Sri Lanka’s cabinet revealed Wednesday that Ports Minister sought cabinet approval to amend the current concession agreement of the Hambantota Port. Co-Cabinet Spokesman Gayantha Karunathilaka
Opinion: Budget 2018 – Will Clarity in Thought Translate to Clarity in Action?
By Kithmina Hewage &Harini Weerasekera Slow growth, declining export earnings and FDI inflows, and inadequate foreign exchange reserve cover characterize Sri Lanka’s current macroeconomic climate.
Janashakthi Insurance records growth of 12.4-pct upto Sept
Janashakthi Insurance PLC (Janashakthi) reported a consolidated Gross Written Premium (GWP) of 11.047 billion rupees for the nine months ended 30th September 2017, the company
Sri Lanka to gazette guidelines on adventure tourism by March 2018
Sri Lanka’s Policy Development Office said steps are being taken to promulgate regulations related to all adventure tourism activities in Sri Lanka. Ten advisory committees
Northern railway line under repairs after derailment
Repairs commenced on the northern railway line after it was damaged due to a train derailment. A train which was traveling between Medawachchiya and Parasangaswewa,
Sri Lankan President raises awareness in lack of women representation in politics
Sri Lankan President Maithripala Sirisena says the current government is committed to increase female representation in politics and is formulating required laws and enacting them
Investigations launched into Seeduwa shooting
An investigation is being conducted by the police, with regard to an incident where shots were fired at a jeep down Eriyagahalinda road, Liyanagemulla, Seeduwa.
Commissioner General of Exams transferred to Education Ministry
The Commissioner General of Examinations W.M.N.J. Pushpakumara has been transferred to the Ministry of Education, with immediate effect. The Ministry announced that the transfer has
Information technology becomes a compulsory subject for Sri Lankan students
Sri Lanka Minister of Education Akila Viraj Kariyawasam says that steps will be taken to make the information technology a compulsory subject in the school