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WB gathers public, private sectors to expand childcare access and boost SL women's employment

Sri Lanka, June 21 -- Expanding access to affordable and quality childcare could be Sri Lanka's next big move toward creating more and better jobs. The World Bank Group hosted a high-level event 'Chi... Read More


May tea output rises 2.9% YoY

Sri Lanka, June 21 -- Ceylon Tea production rose 2.9 percent year-on-year (YoY) in May 2025 to 25.37 million kilogrammes, up from 24.65 million kilogrammes a year earlier, the official data showed. ... Read More


Human development progress decelerating at alarming rate, says new UNDP report

Sri Lanka, June 21 -- For 30 years, the Human Development Index (HDI) showed a consistent increase in development progress and a decrease in inequality. Although the crises of 2020-2021 disrupted this... Read More


FDI records 90% increase in 1Q25

Sri Lanka, June 21 -- Sri Lanka's foreign direct investment (FDI) has increased by US $ 96 million in the first quarter of 2025, compared with the same period in 2024. This was disclosed yesterday by... Read More


Murderers get off scot-free under guise of presidential pardons

Colombo, June 21 -- Several inmates convicted of murder and other serious crimes were among hundreds of prisoners illegally released under the guise of presidential pardons without proper authorisatio... Read More


CEB introduces new solar tariffs to support small installations

Colombo, June 21 -- The Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) has announced new flat tariffs for rooftop solar power systems under a 20-year agreement. According to the latest chart, smaller solar systems ... Read More


FAO ship will come to Colombo for replenishment

Colombo, June 21 -- The Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) research vessel 'Dr. Fridtjof Nansen' will arrive in Colombo only for replenishment but not for any research activity, despite the initi... Read More


CA to proceed with writ petition against construction of new roads through Sinharaja forest

Sri Lanka, June 21 -- The Court of Appeal yesterday decided to proceed with the writ petition filed challenging the construction of reservoirs and roads within the Sinharaja Forest Reserve during form... Read More


Carnival awaits Colpetty Marine Drive

Sri Lanka, June 21 -- The new and the extended stretch of Colpetty Marine Drive, from the Colpetty Railway Station towards the American Embassy will get it's ideal + apt chance to host events, when th... Read More


India to assist evacuation of Sri Lankan nationals from Iran

Sri Lanka, June 21 -- The Indian Embassy in Iran has extended its ongoing evacuation efforts to include citizens of Sri Lanka and Nepal, following formal requests from the two governments. The initi... Read More