Ethiopia completes 90% of controversial Nile dam construction
Ethiopia has said the overall construction of its controversial mega-dam project, Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) has reached the 90 per cent mark.
Japan provides US$1.6 million for women affected by economic crisis
The Government of Japan provided USD 1.6 million to UN Women in support of humanitarian assistance for women most affected by the socio-economic crisis in Sri Lanka.
IMF bailout to put foreign exchange reserve to pre-crisis levels: CB Governor
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) bailout will help bring Sri Lanka’s depleted foreign exchange reserve to pre-crisis levels in four years, said the country’s central bank governor.
Government to commercialize seven SOEs to accelerate growth
The Government of Sri Lanka (GOSL) has embarked on a process of implementing structural reforms to accelerate growth so that the country can emerge out of the current economic crisis.
Sri Lanka will pass best Anti-Corruption Act in South Asia soon - President
President Ranil Wickremesinghe has stated that the Government intends on passing the best Anti-Corruption Act in South Asia in Parliament soon.
Pioneering French scientist Claude Lorius dies at 91
Claude Lorius, a leading glaciologist whose expeditions helped prove that humans were responsible for global warming, has died at the age of 91.
A statement from the Governor of the Central Bank on debt restructuring
Central Bank Governor Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe said that if the debt is not restructured, we will have to carry a foreign debt burden of 06 billion dollars per year for many years.
Only 13 countries had good air quality in 2022, report shows
Alarming levels of pollution in 2022
Only 13 of the world’s countries and territories had “healthy” air quality last year, according to a new report, as air pollution surged to alarming levels in 2022.
Germany's Deutsche Bahn cancels all long-distance trains on Monday
Germany is bracing for major disruptions to transport nationwide on Monday after unions called for a day-long strike in the transport sector. No long-distance trains will operate and most regional rail will be canceled.
43,000 people have lost their lives in the drought that has affected Somalia. – UN
According to the UN, about 43,000 people have died due to the drought that affected Somalia last year.
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The price of a bundle of urea fertilizer is reduced
It is reported that several private companies have taken steps to reduce the price of fertilizers.
Ranil invites the opposition
Reinforced by the fruition of his conviction President Ranil Wickremesinghe yesterday urged the Opposition to unite by shedding political differences to embark on a new journey from crisis to prosperity with reforms and $ 7 billion funding support from the International Monetary Fund and other donors.
How Much Black Tea is Healthy for You? Serving Sizes and Benefits Revealed by Health Experts
Black tea has substances such as theanine, an amino acid, which increases the levels of serotonin and dopamine in the body, substances responsible for the feeling of well-being.
William makes surprise visit to troops in Poland
The Prince of Wales has thanked British troops for "defending our freedoms" in a secret visit to a military base in Poland near to the Ukraine border.