Power Sector Reforms Secretariat functions with JICA funding
Sri Lanka’s Power Sector Reforms Secretariat (PSRS) is now functioning at the Power and Energy Ministry to kick-start the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) restructuring process next month.
E-Passport rollout delayed due to high costs and tender manipulation
The Department of Immigration and Emigration (DIE) is compelled to continue with the issuance of ordinary passports at present due to limited progress and the delay in the implementation of the e-passport project, especially the procurement process that began in 2015.
President to attend G77 summit in Cuba and UNGA in US
President Ranil Wickremesinghe will attend the Group of 77 (G77) summit in Havana, Cuba on September 15 and 16 before he proceeds to New York for the United Nations General Assembly’s annual sessions.
Aditya-L1: India successfully launches its first mission to the Sun
India has launched its first observation mission to the Sun, just days after the country made history by becoming the first to land near the Moon's south pole.
Advisory for heavy rain warning issued for eight districts
Advisory for heavy rains above 100 mm in was issued for the Western, Sabaragamuwa and Southern Provinces, the Natural Hazards Early Warning Centre of the Meteorology Department said.
UNDP conducts vulnerable community survey despite DCS failure
The United Nations Development Programme in Sri Lanka launched its latest report on vulnerability titled "Understanding Multidimensional Vulnerabilities: Impact on People of Sri Lanka for the first time.
SriLankan Airlines takes beauty of Jaffna to the world
National carrier’s latest global promotions endeavour spotlights country’s vibrant north
Sinopec introduces competitive prices shaking up fuel market
Sinopec Energy Lanka yesterday announced revised fuel prices, but with a competitive edge over other two established players in the market — Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CEYPETCO) and the Lanka Indian Oil Corporation (LIOC).
Freight container transportation charges increase by 5%
All Island Container Transport Owners’ Federation has decided to increase container transport charges by 5% in line with the upward fuel price revision effective from yesterday.
Indian war ship docks in Colombo before Chinese vessel arrival
The war ship ‘INS Delhi’ belonging to the Indian Navy arrived at the port of Colombo yesterday (1) morning for an official visit.
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Protestors demand CB’s action against financial misdeeds
Hundreds of trade unionists and civil society activists stage protest demonstration in Colombo this week demanding the Central Bank to totally exempt the superannuation funds from the so called Domestic Debt optimization programme.
Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand to use local currencies in bilateral trade
Indonesia, Malaysia, and Thailand signed an agreement on Friday to promote the use of local currencies in bilateral transactions.
Romania to launch programs worth over EUR 1 bln to develop its food industry
Romania will launch at the end of September two programs with state financing worth over EUR 1 billion aimed at developing the food industry, the minister of agriculture and rural development Florin Barbu told Agerpres.
New online database for state vehicles
State vehicles will need to be registered in a Finance Ministry web-based platform before December 31, according to a Treasury directive.