GMOA raises concerns over establishment of medicine faculty at NSBM
On the heels of the cabinet nod to establish a medical faculty at the National School of Business Management (NSBM), the Government Medical Officers Association (GMOA) has expressed reservations, questioning the necessity of the move as it appears unrealistic.
Ukraine-based Russian armed groups claim raids into Russia
Three Ukraine-based Russian paramilitary groups say they have crossed into Russia and are now fighting government troops there.
White House to send new $300m weapons package to Ukraine
The US will send $300m (£234m) in military weapons to Ukraine, including ammunition, rockets and anti-aircraft missiles, the White House has said.
Sigiriya to become backdrop for country’s premier fashion events
Tourism Minister Harin Fernando has unveiled plans to showcase Sri Lanka’s rich cultural heritage and natural beauty through a special runway show to be held at Sigiriya.
Sri Lanka’s gross official reserves stood at US$ 4,500 Mn in January
Sri Lanka’s gross official reserves stood at US$ 4,500 million as of January this year, according to the Central Bank. About US$ 1.4 billion of the reserves is a Chinese yuan-denominated swap.
Bankers vow to continue exercising mortgage actions via courts
Sri Lanka’s bankers vow to continue exercising mortgage actions against the defaulted creditors through the courts of law, once the suspension of the parate rights of banks comes into effect.
Sri Lanka rejects global report on child malnutrition
In response to recent findings published in the British medical journal, The Lancet, concerning child malnutrition and underweight girls, Sri Lanka's health authorities have rejected the content referred to the portrayal of Sri Lanka.
Government’s push for electoral change raises eyebrows
Ahead of the pending national elections, the government has made fresh attempts to bring about changes to the parliamentary election system by seeking to amend the Parliamentary Elections Act, a Minister said.
Ukraine war: Vatican envoy called in over Pope 'white flag' remarks
Ukraine has summoned the Vatican's envoy after the Pope said the country should "have the courage to raise the white flag" against Russia.
India to enforce migrant law that excludes Muslims
India's government has announced plans to enact a controversial citizenship law that has been criticised for being anti-Muslim.
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Five bidders keen on SLIC life and general insurance businesses
The Request for Qualification (RfQ) for the sale of the segregated life and general insurance business of Sri Lanka Insurance Corporation (SLIC) has attracted five bidders, four of which are local firms.
Sri Lanka Reverses Spice Import Ban, Allows Re-Export
Import of the spices will be allowed for the purpose of re-export with a minimum of Domestic Value Addition (DVA) of 35%.
Workers’ remittances up 14% to US$ 963.7 m in first two months
Workers’ remittances inflow in the first two months has increased by 14.1% to $ 963.7 million, the latest Central Bank data revealed.
Over 40,000 visitors arrive in Sri Lanka in first six days of March
Sri Lanka Tourism has welcomed over 40,000 tourists in the first six days of the month, pushing the cumulative figure to 467,480.