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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). ... Read More


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... Read More


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... Read More


India sends 10 more Bailey Bridges to Sri Lanka

COLOMBO, Feb. 5 -- A shipment of 10 Bailey Bridges that arrived in Colombo from Visakhapatnam aboard the Indian Navy vessel INS Gharial was handed over to Deputy Minister of Ports and Civil Aviation J... Read More


Sri Lanka braces for FATF-linked audit as president orders agencies to prove 'good governance'

COLOMBO, Feb. 5 -- President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has warned state institutions that Sri Lanka must demonstrate effective governance at home before seeking international confidence, as the country... Read More


Sri Lanka rolls out digital foundations for smart agriculture

COLOMBO, Jan. 22 -- Sri Lanka on Thursday (22) launched a suite of national digital frameworks and platforms aimed at overhauling agricultural governance and decision-making, marking a significant ste... Read More


India opens 2nd Bailey Bridge on Kandy-Ragala Road

COLOMBO, Jan. 21 -- India on Wednesday (21) commissioned its second Bailey Bridge, a 120-foot structure, this time on the B-492 Kandy-Ragala Road, restoring a key transport link in Sri Lanka's central... Read More


Apparel exporters pledge compliance with EU human rights, sustainability rules

COLOMBO, Jan. 21 -- Sri Lanka's apparel exporters have reaffirmed their commitment to meeting European Union human rights due diligence and sustainability requirements, as global brands tighten supply... Read More


Poor social impact reporting makes Sri Lanka EIAs unreliable, study finds

COLOMBO, Jan. 20 -- Reporting on social impacts in Environmental Impact Assessments (EIAs) in Sri Lanka remains weak and inconsistent, reducing their reliability for policymakers and investors, accord... Read More


Sri Lanka revises VAT basis on imported rough stones to revive gem trade

COLOMBO, Jan. 20 -- Sri Lanka is revising the basis for charging value-added tax (VAT) on imported rough stones in a bid to revive its gem cutting and polishing industry, which has seen significant ac... Read More