Only one examination a year for all grades from 2024: Minister
While reducing the term tests, the Education Ministry has decided to hold only one examination per year for Grades in schools from 2024, said Education Minister Susil Premajayantha while participating at ceremony in the Jayawardenepura Education Zone.
Small Hydro Power Developers receive Rs. 30 billion in outstanding payments
The Small Hydro Power Developers Association (SHPDA) says the industry recently received Rs. 30 billion in outstanding payments from the CEB, and dues have now come down to 10 months from 14.
Singer partners with vivo to bring innovative smartphones to Sri Lanka
Singer Sri Lanka PLC has partnered with vivo, a prominent global smartphone manufacturer, as their official National Distributor.
Iran and Sri Lanka agree to release of prisoners of the two countries
Iran and Sri Lanka agreed to take action regarding the release of prisoners of the two countries in a humane way in the near future, the Iranian Foreign Minister said.
Mattala Airport incurs losses over Rs. 42 billion in 5 years
As per a report of the National Audit Office (NAO), the total losses incurred by the Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport (MRIA) between 2017 – 2022 amounted to Rs. 42.81 billion.
Sri Lanka to revitalise the export agricultural sector
Plantation Industries Minister, Dr. Ramesh Pathirana unveiled a comprehensive plan to revitalise the export agricultural sector with an income of $ 2.8 billion from tea, rubber, coconut, and cinnamon in 2023.
India provides Rs. 1.8 b to expedite Digital Identity framework
The Indo-Sri Lanka Joint Project Monitoring Committee has taken a decisive step towards the implementation of the Sri Lanka Unique Digital Identity (SL-UDI) – a crucial milestone in the country’s digitisation drive.
Air Arabia Abu Dhabi to commence flights to Sri Lanka
Air Arabia Abu Dhabi on Thursday (Aug 03) received the Foreign Air Operator Certificate (FAOC) from the Civil Aviation Authority of Sri Lanka (CAASL) .
Sri Lanka ranked 104th among LDC in trade facilitation
Sri Lanka ranks 104th out of 125 developing and least developed countries (LDCs) in its implementation of trade facilitation measures over the last six years, a new study by Verité Research has found.
Donald Trump pleads not guilty to election charges in latest arraignment
Former US President Donald Trump has pleaded not guilty in a Washington DC court to conspiring to overturn his 2020 election defeat.
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Bangladesh earned $4.59 billion from export in July
Dhaka, Aug. 3 -- Bangladesh's export earnings grew by 15.26 percent year-on-year in July, the first month of the current fiscal year, according to the Export Promotion Bureau (EPB).
India, Sri Lanka to begin talks on petroleum pipeline project
India and Sri Lanka are set to begin technical discussions that could pave the way for a multi-product petroleum pipeline between the two South Asian nations, official source said.
Asian Palm Oil Association expresses concern on palm oil ban
The Asian Palm Oil Association (APOA), a multilateral body representing the industry across India, Bangladesh, Nepal, Sri Lanka, and Pakistan, has urged the President to lift the ban on Palm oil cultivation and production in Sri Lanka
PickMe launches taxi service at BIA for the benefit of tourists
The Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) will earn Rs. 700 per vehicle for each PickMe taxi which operates from the airport, the app-based ride hailing company said.