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Asia-Pacific's solar future should begin in Colombo

Srilanka, July 20 -- Sri Lanka stands at a critical juncture. In recent years, our nation has faced a series of cascading challenges - economic hardship exacerbated by fiscal instability, compounded f... Read More


Sri Lanka's most ambitious education reform set for 2026 launch

Srilanka, July 20 -- The Government is on the brink of launching a comprehensive education reform initiative in 2026 aimed at overhauling the national curriculum, with implementation expected to comme... Read More


Sri Lanka's Smart Drain wins global praise - But can it clean up our cities?

Srilanka, July 20 -- The world recently turned its attention to a ground-breaking innovation hailing from our very own shores. Dr. Nadeesha Chandrasena, a brilliant Sri Lankan, and her team, "Urban In... Read More


Dr. Nadeesha Chandrasena's Smart Drain wins Top 10 spot

Sri Lanka, July 13 -- Town planner and civil engineer, Dr. Nadeesha Chandrasena has earned international acclaim with her innovative stormwater management solution, Smart Drain. Developed to combat u... Read More


High capacity motorcycles seized in Hambantota

Sri Lanka, July 13 -- Police yesterday seized 21 brand new illegally imported high engine capacity motorcycles worth nearly Rs. 200 million, including eight US-made Harley-Davidsons from the Hambantot... Read More


No inquiry into Bathiya's vet care - Ministry

Sri Lanka, July 13 -- Despite mounting public pressure and allegations surrounding the treatment of injured tusker Bathiya, the Ministry of Environment has confirmed that no formal inquiry into the ve... Read More


China and Sri Lanka to expedite FTA

Sri Lanka, July 13 -- Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi yesterday called upon his Sri Lankan counterpart Vijitha Herath to expedite the finalisation of the China-Sri Lanka Free Trade Agreement (FTA). ... Read More


Eric Meyer next US Ambassador to Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka, July 13 -- US President Donald Trump has nominated Eric Meyer, a seasoned American diplomat and current Acting Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs, to serve as ... Read More


Tariff dialogue will continue with US - President

Sri Lanka, July 13 -- The tariff dialogue will continue with the United States (US) to gain further concessions, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake told key exporters at a special discussion at the Pr... Read More


IMF positive over Sri Lanka's progress amid growth, sustainability concerns

Sri Lanka, July 6 -- Sri Lanka has finally got approval for the delayed fourth review of the International Monetary Fund's (IMF) US$3 billion bailout package. Sri Lanka had to raise the electricity ta... Read More