Cabinet approves amendments to Port City Economic Commission Act
The Cabinet of Ministers at its meeting on Monday approved directing the Legal Draftsman to prepare a Bill for amending the Port City Economic Commission Act No. 11 of 2021.
Korea resumes ODA concessional loan projects in Sri Lanka
The Export-Import Bank of Korea (Korea Eximbank) yesterday officially notified Sri Lanka’s Ministry of Finance, Economic Stabilisation and National Policies of its decision to resume EDCF Official Development Assistance (ODA) concessional loan projects in Sri Lanka.
Govt to introduce National Agency Public-Private Partnership bill
The Cabinet of Ministers on Monday approved instructing the Legal Draftsman to prepare a Bill to establish National Agency for Public-Private Partnership and framework to support the agency’s functions.
No Turning Back for Sri Lanka from economic revival and brain gain: Ravi K
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Sri Lanka is on the path of economic recovery followed by shifting from brain drain to brain gain, as emphasized by Former Finance Minister and Presidential national organizer Ravi Karunanayake.
Group of 92 SLPP Ministers and MPs express support to President Ranil
Despite the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) politburo deciding to field their own candidate in the upcoming Presidential election, a group of 92 SLPP MPs and Ministers have expressed their support for President Ranil Wickremesinghe.
Thales and local partner Just in Time Technologies (JITT) have been awarded the contract to supply Sri Lanka’s biometric passports, which are planned for a rollout next year.
SriLankan Airlines Promotes Dual-Country Holidays with UAE Tour Operators
SriLankan Airlines, in collaboration with Travel Portfolio from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Aitken Spence Travels from Sri Lanka, recently concluded a successful familiarization (FAM) tour of Thailand and Sri Lanka for top travel and tour operators in Dubai.
Sri Lanka Cricket gets new Constitution with cabinet approval
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved a new constitution for Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC).
Sri Lanka unveils blueprint to transform outdated plantation sector
President Ranil Wickremesinghe yesterday unveiled a blueprint to transform the country’s outdated plantation sector towards a modern and thriving agro-business by rolling out a slew of major reforms with an inside-out approach.
Govt. to allow vehicle imports for private use by early 2025:
State MinisterState Minister of Finance Shehan Semasinghe yesterday announced that the Government plans to permit the importation of vehicles for private use starting in the first quarter of 2025.
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Israeli protesters enter army base after soldiers held over Gaza detainee abuse
Israeli far-right protesters have broken into an army base in a show of support for soldiers accused of severely mistreating a Palestinian prisoner there.
Bowen: Golan attack leaves border war's unspoken rules in tatters
Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has promised that Hezbollah will pay "a heavy price" for an attack that killed 12 children at a football pitch in Majdal Shams on the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights on Saturday.
Aitken Spence Hotels achieve a notable milestone in sustainable tourism
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Aitken Spence Hotels has achieved a remarkable milestone in sustainable tourism with all five of its Maldives resorts receiving the prestigious Green Globe Certification.
Sri Lanka 3rd best Paris Olympics opening ceremony outfit
The outfits worn by the Sri Lanka team at the Paris Olympics opening ceremony, was rated the 3rd best by the popular Sports Illustrated magazine.