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Chinese extortionist remanded

Sri Lanka, Oct. 14 -- A powerful Chinese national who was part of an organised crime gang in China and was involved in an extortion racket targeting foreign investment institutions and businessmen in ... Read More


Co-financing scheme for the commercialisation of R&D projects

Sri Lanka, Oct. 14 -- The Government is to introduce a co-financing scheme for the commercialisation of research and development (R&D) projects with high commercialisation potential and large-scale ca... Read More


Rs. 7500 Mn more for MSME's

Sri Lanka, Oct. 14 -- The Cabinet of Ministers approved a proposal to provide an additional Rs. 7,500 million under the Re-MSME Plus loan scheme to ensure the continued disbursement of loans to the Mi... Read More


CABINET DECISIONS

Sri Lanka, Oct. 14 -- Approval had been granted at the Cabinet meeting on March 16, 2026 to obtain a policy-based loan of US$ 620 million from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) under five sub-programme... Read More


'AgriConnect Sri Lanka' will modernise agricultural sector through digitalisation

Sri Lanka, Oct. 14 -- A discussion on the official launch of the 'AgriConnect Sri Lanka' programme was held at the Presidential Secretariat yesterday (13) between President's Secretary Dr. Nandika San... Read More


Korean Volunteer Association delegation discusses welfare initiatives for Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka, Oct. 14 -- A delegation led by Deokuju Jung, Korean Volunteer Association for Distinguished Service to the State President met President's Secretary Dr. Nandika Sanath Kumanayake at the Pre... Read More


Wadaiko Daigen-gumi's rhythmic drums captivate audiences

Sri Lanka, Oct. 14 -- Wadaiko Daigen-gumi, a group of professional wadaiko (Japanese traditional drums) performers captivated audiences with their performance at the Moratuwa and Peradeniya Universiti... Read More


Grandpass fire destroys 25 homes..

Sri Lanka, Oct. 14 -- A fire that broke out in a row of unauthorised homes near the Mahawatta Railway Lane area of Grandpass, Colombo, has completely destroyed around 15 dwellings. The fire which bro... Read More


Grandpass fire destroys 25 homes.

Sri Lanka, Oct. 14 -- A fire that broke out in a row of unauthorised homes near the Mahawatta Railway Lane area of Grandpass, Colombo, has completely destroyed around 15 dwellings. The fire which bro... Read More


Grandpass fire destroys 25 homes

Sri Lanka, Oct. 14 -- A fire that broke out in a row of unauthorised homes near the Mahawatta Railway Lane area of Grandpass, Colombo, has completely destroyed around 15 dwellings. The fire which bro... Read More