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. 10 -- ADB Approves $98 Mn loan to advance digital transformation in SL The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $98 million loan to support Sri Lanka's efforts to build an incl... Read More
Sri Lanka, Nov. 10 -- The Government of Sri Lanka must revise the proposed Protection of the State from Terrorism Act (PSTA), to ensure the bill is consistent with international human rights law, UN e... Read More
Sri Lanka, Nov. 10 -- A proposal to introduce a household composting programme in the Western and Southern Provinces under the government's Clean Sri Lanka initiative was approved by the Cabinet of Mi... Read More
Sri Lanka, Nov. 10 -- A proposal to construct a new railway bridge across the Mahaweli River between Sarasavi Uyana and Peradeniya was approved by the Cabinet of Ministers, aiming to integrate the Mat... Read More