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Central bank to 'revisit' inflation target amid rising concerns

COLOMBO, Feb. 22 -- Sri Lanka's central bank will revisit its inflation target as part of renewing its agreement with the government, a senior official said, amid growing calls from analysts to lower ... और पढ़ें


US Pacific Fleet Commander Admiral Koehler arrives in Colombo

COLOMBO, Feb. 19 -- Admiral Steve 'Web' Koehler, Commander of the US Pacific Fleet, is set to arrive in Colombo on Thursday (19) on a three-day visit that will see high-level engagements aimed at stre... और पढ़ें


Abolishing MPs' pensions: When political rhetoric met reality

Sri Lanka, Feb. 18 -- In what could only be described as a decisive step toward redefining political privilege, lawmakers on Tuesday (17) voted 154 to 2 to abolish pensions for all legislators and the... और पढ़ें


Sri Lanka warns of rising dengue risk as cases near 9,500

COLOMBO, Feb. 16 -- Sri Lankan health authorities have warned of a potential surge in dengue infections with the approaching Southwest Monsoon, as the number of reported cases this year climbed to 9,4... और पढ़ें


Sri Lanka, Pakistan pledge closer cooperation to combat international drug networks

COLOMBO, Feb. 16 -- Senior officials from Sri Lanka and Pakistan have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening regional cooperation to combat international drug trafficking networks, Sri Lanka's M... और पढ़ें


World Champion Speaker Sabyasachi Sengupta to headline Toastmasters Masterclass in Sri Lanka

COLOMBO, Feb. 16 -- Sri Lanka will soon play host to one of the world's most accomplished communicators as Sabyasachi Sengupta, the reigning World Champion of Public Speaking (2025), visits the island... और पढ़ें


Oversight Committee approves Bill to abolish parliamentary pensions

COLOMBO, Feb. 12 -- The Sectoral Oversight Committee on Governance, Justice and Civil Protection has unanimously approved a Bill to abolish pension benefits for Members of Parliament, Committee Chair ... और पढ़ें


Sri Lanka facing oncology crisis: 100 new cancer cases and 40 deaths reported daily

COLOMBO, Feb. 9 -- Sri Lanka is facing a sharp rise in cancer cases, with around 100 new diagnoses reported each day across the island, Deputy Health Minister Dr Hansaka Wijemuni said on Monday (9). ... और पढ़ें


ADB appoints Shannon Cowlin as New Sri Lanka Country Director

COLOMBO, Feb. 9 -- Shannon Cowlin, Asian Development Bank's (ADB) new Country Director for Sri Lanka, assumed duties in Colombo on Monday (9). "As Sri Lanka continues on its path to recovery, ADB rem... और पढ़ें


HRCSL warns of rising threats to free expression, urges halt to Online Safety Act enforcement

COLOMBO, Feb. 5 -- Sri Lanka's Human Rights Commission (HRCSL) on Tuesday (3) voiced concern over what it described as growing threats to freedom of expression, particularly the ability of journalists... और पढ़ें