Conservative peer highlights Chinese investment in SL amidst cuts to overseas aid budget
Citing Sri Lanka as a prime example, the UK’s Conservative peer Lord Hugo Swire drew attention to the adverse effects of cutting the UK’s overseas aid budget, which has inadvertently created opportunities for other countries, notably China, to step in and provide financial support.
GMOA calls for a clean sweep as new Health Minister takes charge
While welcoming the newly appointed Health Minister Ramesh Pathirana, the Government Medical Officers' Association (GMOA) stressed the importance of doing away with certain health officials in the health ministry and other institutions, especially the NMRA and MSD.
17 dead, many injured as two trains collide in Bhairab
At least 17 people are dead and many others have been injured after several carriages of the Egaro Sindhur Express overturned in a crash involving a freight train in Kishoreganj’s Bhairab.
Refrain from commenting on SL’s internal affairs
The Parliament's Sectoral Oversight Committee on National Security has recommended informing US Ambassador Julie Chung, urging her to refrain from making statements regarding the internal affairs of Sri Lanka in the future.
Mohamed Muizzu: The Maldives' new president wants India out
"We don't want any foreign military boots on Maldivian soil… I promised this to the people of the Maldives and I will live up to my promise from day one."
China considers Sri Lanka for military logistic support
China is trying to expand global military footprints, with a latest Pentagon report naming 18 countries including Sri Lanka as “locations for PLA (People’s Liberation Army) military logistics facilities”, Pentagon report revealed
China’s PM offers to help Sri Lanka; buy more of its exports
China is willing to offer assistance to Sri Lanka without political conditions and buy more of its exports, President Xi Jinping told his Sri Lankan counterpart on Friday in Beijing, state media said.
Over 100 electric vehicles imported via misusing expats permits
119 electric cars worth nearly Rs. 1.2 billion have been imported by misusing the facility for migrant workers to import electrical vehicles, according to the Parliamentary Committee on Ways and Means.
Fisheries Corporation to restructure as PPP venture
Loss-making state owned Ceylon Fisheries Corporation (CFC) with the statutory responsibility to guide and promote fisheries production and trade is to be transformed to a profitable public private (PPP) joint venture soon.
Govt. to raise around Rs 5 trillion from domestic borrowings in 2024
The government is resorting to domestic borrowing of around Rs. 5 trillion to meet heavy expenditure in the forthcoming budget 2024, Finance Ministry estimates and mathematical projections revealed.
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Ukraine fears drone shortages due to China restrictions
Drones have had a profound effect on the war in Ukraine, used in great quantities by both sides. China's move to place restrictions on exports, however, has led to concerns that there could be a problem with supplies.
Five arrested with over 200 kg of heroin on deep seas off Dondra Point
A multi-day fishing vessel and 05 suspects were arrested in Dondra Point with over 200 kgs of heroin with a street value of over Rs. 4,000 million, the Sri Lanka Navy said.
Ukraine war: Six postal workers killed in Kharkiv missile strike
Six postal workers have been killed and a further 14 injured after a missile hit a distribution centre in eastern Ukraine late on Saturday night.
Presidential election scheduled for next year - President
In accordance with the Constitution, the Presidential election is scheduled for next year, followed by the parliamentary election, President Ranil Wickremesinghe assured today despite reports that there will be Constitutional reforms instead.