Sri Lanka, Nov. 11 -- While Sri Lanka is gradually moving towards embracing the 5G digital era, it is concerning that around 3% of the country's population still lacks access to mobile connectivity. ... Read More
Sri Lanka, Nov. 11 -- The Government has revised its procurement procedures for development projects in an effort to ensure the full utilisation of the Rs. 2,000 billion capital expenditure allocation... Read More
Sri Lanka, Nov. 11 -- The Government initiated preliminary arrangements to extend the Metro Luxury Bus Service to the Jaffna District, with plans to commence operations by mid-2027. As part of the pr... Read More
Sri Lanka, Nov. 11 -- Existing electricity tariffs will remain unchanged for the final quarter of 2026, despite a 2.88% increase in the cost of electricity supply, the Public Utilities Commission of S... Read More
Sri Lanka, Nov. 11 -- The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the signing of financing agreements with the Asian Development Bank (ADB) to obtain $200 million for a sector development programme aimed at... Read More
Sri Lanka, Nov. 11 -- Popular Indian actress Pooja Hegde arrived at Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Katunayake yesterday (10), marking the beginning of a brief visit to Sri Lanka to attend... Read More
Sri Lanka, Nov. 11 -- Serious questions were raised over the handling by the Ministry of Health regarding the death of a child following surgery at the Lady Ridgeway Hospital for Children in Borella, ... Read More
Sri Lanka, Nov. 11 -- Only around 20 kilometres of Colombo's total 469-kilometre canal and drainage network have been upgraded since 2014 to cope with heavy rainfall, according to Cabinet Spokesman an... Read More
Sri Lanka, Nov. 11 -- Minister of Health Nalinda Jayatissa was unanimously elected Chair of the inaugural BIMSTEC Health Ministers' Meeting, which commenced in Colombo today (11). Health sector repre... Read More
Sri Lanka, Nov. 11 -- Entrepreneurship and financial literacy will be introduced to the Grade 6 curriculum from 2027 by the government, as part of education reforms aimed at improving financial awaren... Read More