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President directs Agriculture Ministry, private sector to ensure adequate stocks

Sri Lanka, March 25 -- President Anura Kumara Dissanayake emphasised that ensuring food security of the country and its people remains a top priority of the Government. Accordingly, the President inst... Read More


TVET system equips youth with practical, relevant and future-oriented skills - PM

Sri Lanka, March 25 -- Prime Minister, Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya participated as the Chief Guest in the international conference on 'Transfor... Read More


People must consume energy sparingly

Sri Lanka, March 25 -- If the people of the country do not understand the current crisis situation and use energy sparingly, Sri Lanka will definitely face an energy crisis in the future, Sri Lanka Su... Read More


Sri Lanka tourism to close the gap with alternative campaigns

Sri Lanka, March 25 -- With no letting up in the Middle East conflict, authorities in Sri Lanka will be looking at alternative markets and diverse approaches to pitch the country and keep tourism on t... Read More


New set of guidelines for economical use of energy for state entities

Sri Lanka, March 25 -- The Commissioner General of Essential Services has issued a new set of guidelines for the economical use of energy with the conflict situation in the Middle East region causing ... Read More


South Asia's first 4D Angio CT suite commissioned at Sri Jayewardenepura hospital

Sri Lanka, March 25 -- The 4D Angio CT suite and dental unit at Sri Jayewardenepura General Hospital was officially handed over to the hospital yesterday. The Ambassador of Japan to Sri Lanka Akio Is... Read More


Presidential Suite at SJP Hospital opens to public from today

Sri Lanka, March 25 -- The special ward at Sri Jayewardenepura General Hospital (SJPH), which had until now been reserved exclusively for the use of the President, will open to the public for the prov... Read More


Discussions to obtain fuel from Russia ongoing

Sri Lanka, March 25 -- Cabinet Spokesperson Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa said that diplomatic discussions have already begun to obtain fuel from Russia. The Minister said this at a media briefing he... Read More


No transaction fee on QR-based payments below Rs. 5,000

Sri Lanka, March 25 -- The Cabinet of Ministers on Monday (23) approved a proposal to promote digital payments by removing transaction fees for both senders and recipients on QR-based payments below R... Read More


ADB ups SL's allocation to US$ 480 Mn

Sri Lanka, March 25 -- The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has agreed to increase the allocation approved for Sri Lanka for this year from US$ 380 million to US$ 480 million and to promptly release US$ 2... Read More