Dengue statistics reach a new high in the new year
The Ministry of Health noted that 4,200 patients and two deaths have been reported in the year 2018, thus far,…
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Ten-year plan to address shortcomings in Colombo – PM
Ranil Wickremesinghe says a ten year plan will be implemented to solve problems in the capital city of Colombo. Addressing…
Five new envoys to Sri Lanka present credentials to President
Five new Ambassadors to Sri Lanka presented credentials to President Maithripala Sirisena on Tuesday at a ceremony held at the…
‘FIFA World Cup trophy’ to arrive in Sri Lanka today
The fourth FIFA World Cup Trophy Tour is scheduled to arrive in Colombo today (23rd Jan.). The FIFA World Cup…
US-based ERAU launches dual enrollment programme in Sri Lanka
The Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in the United States launched its Dual Enrollment Programme in Sri Lanka at an event held…
Sri Lanka’s hill capital to undergo massive development by 2020
Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe says the construction of the Colombo-Kandy expressway will be completed by 2020 and by that time…
Sri Lanka to purchase 50 electric buses to improve urban public passenger transport service
Sri Lanka’s Minister of Transport and Civil Aviation Nimal Siripala de Silva has submitted a cabinet memorandum to purchase 50…
Sri Lanka Apparel exports expected to reach US$ 4.7 billion in 2017
Sri Lanka is reporting a surge in latest apparel exports and the revenues from apparel exports in 2017 are expected…
ADB provides additional $75 million to support SME development in Sri Lanka
The Asian Development Bank’s (ADB) on Tuesday said its Board of Directors has approved $75 million in additional financing to…
Two-day dengue prevention program in several districts from tomorrow
The Ministry of Health has decided to launch a special two-day dengue prevention program from Wednesday in several districts of…