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SEC intensifies efforts to encourage more private companies

Sri Lanka, June 18 -- Sri Lanka's capital market regulator unveiled an ambitious reform agenda in 2025, as the country's economic recovery gained momentum and investor confidence strengthened, accordi... Read More


Top-performing Divisional Secretariats recognised

Sri Lanka, June 18 -- The National Productivity Secretariat recognized the 50 top-performing Divisional Secretariats in 2025 as per the Divisional Productivity Index 1.0, and launched the Divisional P... Read More


Growth-oriented reforms vital to build further economic resilience

Sri Lanka, June 18 -- ADB remains committed to supporting Sri Lanka's broader trade, investment, and industry reform agenda through policy-based lending, technical assistance, analytical work, policy ... Read More


Sri Lanka, India discuss Trincomalee Energy Hub project

Sri Lanka, June 18 -- Indian sources yesterday said that Sri Lankan and Indian authorities are discussing on the proposed Trincomalee Energy Hub project which includes the construction of a petroleum ... Read More


PM meets EU Ambassadors

Sri Lanka, June 18 -- Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya held a constructive meeting with Ambassadors and representatives of the European Union at Temple Trees on Monday (15) to discuss matters of ... Read More


Opposition will bring No-Confidence Motion for delaying SC, CA vacancies

Sri Lanka, June 18 -- SJB MP Ajith Perera said that the Opposition will bring a No-Confidence Motion against the Government if the prolonged delays in filling the eight vacancies in Sri Lanka's Suprem... Read More


Former Minister Jayakody pleads not guilty to charges

Sri Lanka, June 18 -- The charge sheet against former Energy Minister Kumara Jayakody for allegedly causing loss of over Rs.8.8 million to the Government by misappropriating funds belonging to the Lan... Read More


Rs. 1,008 Mn allocated for development of school hostels islandwide

Sri Lanka, June 18 -- It has been identified that 126 school hostel buildings within the island's school system are in a dilapidated condition and that maintenance activities have not been carried out... Read More


Indian spiritual leader here

Sri Lanka, June 18 -- Indian spiritual leader Acharya Dhirendra Krishna Shastri is scheduled to undertake a four-day visit to Sri Lanka from June 18 to June 21. Central to this tour is the Acharya's ... Read More


SL Customs directed to create a more exporter-friendly environment

Sri Lanka, June 18 -- Sri Lanka Customs has been instructed to enhance its capacity, facilities and modernise the Export Facilitation Centre, where export containers are inspected, in order to create ... Read More