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'Rust, Rush and Risk'

Sri Lanka, Oct. 12 -- Safe and sound transportation is a key element for economic growth. For years this need has been spoken at every nook and corner but to no avail. Here a section of the narrow, si... Read More


Many households risk falling into poverty - World Bank

Sri Lanka, Oct. 12 -- . Around a third of the population is either poor or at risk of poverty . Creating jobs, managing inflation, targeted subsidies and efficient service delivery vital The World B... Read More


Construction sector expansion still not at pre-2019 level

Sri Lanka, Oct. 12 -- Dearth of workers hampers progress The Sri Lanka Purchasing Managers' Index for Construction as shown by the Total Activity Index rose to 61.1 in August, indicating a continuous ... Read More


Southeast Asian economies to record largest downgrades to growth - ADB

Sri Lanka, Oct. 12 -- The Asian Development Bank (ADB) is trimming its growth outlook for developing Asia and the Pacific by 0.1 and 0.2 percentage points for this year and next, amid the emergence of... Read More


IMF calls upon Govt to fast-track pending debt deals

Sri Lanka, Oct. 12 -- - Urges speeding up governance reforms - Need for Budget 2026 to fall in line with EFF program parameters stressed - Prioritise anti-corruption efforts The IMF delegation wrappi... Read More


Responsible and balanced media will be promoted

Sri Lanka, Oct. 12 -- The newly appointed Deputy Minister of Mass Media Dr. Kaushalya Ariyaratne assumed duties at the Ministry of Mass Media in Narahenpita yesterday morning (11). The appointment fol... Read More


Follow Park rules in Horton Plains

Sri Lanka, Oct. 12 -- The Horton Plains National Park has attracted record numbers of visitors as four types of Nelu flowers bloomed together for the first time in 12 years, officials said. Park Ward... Read More


Laugfs Gas sets the record straight

Sri Lanka, Oct. 12 -- Laugfs Gas PLC said neither the operations nor the financial position of it or its subsidiaries have been affected by the recent developments on its Dubai entity Slogal Energy DM... Read More


Agriculture Ministry to explore egg-based exports amid surplus

Sri Lanka, Oct. 12 -- Senior officials of the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Irrigation will meet shortly to discuss measures to promote egg consumption in the country and explore export oppor... Read More


Senior Counsel to face probe for intimidating police officer

Sri Lanka, Oct. 12 -- The Mount Lavinia Police have launched an investigation into an incident of criminal intimidation and threats made against a police officer by a Senior Counsel within the premise... Read More