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Sri Lanka and Denmark sign debt restructuring agreement

Sri Lanka, Nov. 18 -- Sri Lanka has signed a bilateral agreement with the Government of Denmark to restructure USD 39 million of outstanding debt, marking a key milestone in the country's External Deb... Read More


Cabinet approves amendment allowing women to work night shifts in hospitality sector

Sri Lanka, Nov. 18 -- The Cabinet of Ministers has approved an amendment to Order No. 3 of the Shop and Office Employees Act No. 19 of 1954 (Service and Wages Regularization Act) at their meeting held... Read More


Select Committee on PC Elections to be appointed

Sri Lanka, Nov. 17 -- Leader of the House and Minister Bimal Ratnayake stated in Parliament on Saturday that a select committee will be formed regarding the Provincial Council (PC) Elections and neces... Read More


'Ranil spent Rs. 1,007 Mn on 24 foreign trips in 22 months'

Sri Lanka, Nov. 17 -- Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe made 24 foreign trips in 22 months during his Presidency and spent Rs. 1,007.346 million on it, Chief Government Whip and Minister Dr. Nalin... Read More


Contractor claims Rs. 4,227 Mn compensation for delay

Sri Lanka, Nov. 17 -- Due to the delay in construction activities of the East Container Terminal (ECT) of the Colombo Port by 548 days, the contractor has claimed Rs. 4,227 million as compensation. T... Read More


Interim report on public service pay structure, professional standards, submitted to MCC

Sri Lanka, Nov. 17 -- An interim report containing proposals and ideas for establishing the necessary framework and formal institution to develop a structured salary scheme and enhance professionalism... Read More


President's expenses cut by 58% in first nine months of 2025

Sri Lanka, Nov. 17 -- Public Security Minister Ananda Wijepala informed Parliament that the President's expenses have been reduced by 58 percent in the first nine months of 2025 through a proposal to ... Read More


Persistent low pressure to bring widespread showers and heavy rainfall

Sri Lanka, Nov. 17 -- The low pressure area over the island continues to persist and cloudy skies can be expected over most parts of the island. Showers or thundershowers will occur at times in North... Read More


Sexual assault on foreign tourist: suspect held after failed attempt to conceal identity

Sri Lanka, Nov. 17 -- A suspect has been arrested in connection with the sexual assault of a foreign woman in Sri Lanka, after a video of the incident circulated widely on social media, prompting outr... Read More


Cybercrime cases surge past 6700

Sri Lanka, Nov. 17 -- The Sri Lanka Computer Emergency Response Forum reports that more than 6,700 cybercrimes have been recorded so far this year, marking a significant rise in online threats across ... Read More