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ADB Approves $100 Million loan to support SMEs in Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka, March 18 -- MANILA, PHILIPPINES (18 March 2024) - The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $100 million loan to provide small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Sri Lanka more ac... Read More


Eran Wickramaratne resigns from COPE

Sri Lanka, March 18 -- Sri Lanka's Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) Member of Parliament Eran Wickramaratne has made the decision to step down from the Committee on Public Enterprises (COPE). Eran Wickra... Read More


State of Emergency declared in Southern Iceland following violent volcanic eruption

Sri Lanka, March 17 -- Southern Iceland finds itself under a state of emergency after yet another volcanic eruption on the Reykjanes Peninsula, marking the fourth such event since December. Reports f... Read More


Sri Lankan among foreign students assaulted at Gujarat University for offering namaz

Sri Lanka, March 17 -- A Sri Lankan was among foreign students who were reportedly assaulted at the Gujarat University hostel in Ahmedabad for offering namaz in the facility's building. Two students ... Read More


Over 2000 Grama Niladhari officers to be appointed before end April -State Minister

Sri Lanka, March 17 -- State Minister of Home Affairs, Mr. Ashoka Priyantha, announced that interviews for the recruitment of Grama Niladhari officers for 2002 vacant Grama Niladhari Divisions are cur... Read More


President's attention on addressing issues of those engaged in Gem and Jewellery sector

Sri Lanka, March 17 -- President Ranil Wickremesinghe unveiled plans to provide concessions to those who engaged in the gems and jewellery sector. This initiative comes in response to the challenges f... Read More


"We Messed Up": Rohit Sharma, Rahul Dravid accused of 'Doctoring' pitch for ODI World Cup final

Sri Lanka, March 17 -- Unbeaten in the tournament until the final, India suffered an embarrassing defeat at the hands of Australia in the summit clash for the ODI World Cup 2023. With India's loss, e... Read More


Deadline Extended for Presidential Scholarship Program 2024/25 Applications

Sri Lanka, March 17 -- The acceptance of applications for the "Presidential Scholarship Program 2024/25" has been extended and new deadline set for April 01. This program, initiated by the President's... Read More


Sri Lankan Economy shows resilience with 4.5% Growth in Q4 2023 - breakdown of sector performances

Sri Lanka, March 17 -- The Sri Lankan economy displayed signs of resilience as it recorded a growth of 4.5% in the fourth quarter of 2023, according to the National Accounts Estimates published by the... Read More


Two young boys drown in Polwatta River, Galle while bathing with parents

Sri Lanka, March 17 -- Two young boys, aged 11 and 14 years, tragically drowned while bathing at the Polwatta River in Yakkalamulla, Galle. The boys, who lost their lives were related. According to r... Read More