Sri Lanka unveils ambitious plans to boost forest coverage to 32% by 2030
Compared to the past two years, 2024 is expected to see a significant rise in the number of local and foreign tourists visiting attractions managed by the Department of Forest Conservation, said Pavithra Wanniarachchi, the Minister of Wildlife, Forest Resources Conservation, and Irrigation.
Sri Lanka’s foreign ISB holders to get repaid 20%-46% more than China
A new analysis shows that Sri Lanka’s bondholders are set to be repaid significantly more than Government creditors such as China, under the in-principle restructuring deal agreed in early July.
SLPP decides not to support Ranil at prez poll, to field own candidate
The Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) will not support current President Ranil Wickremesinghe in the forthcoming Presidential Election, SLPP MP Sagara Kariyawasam said.
Thousands mourn children killed in Golan Heights strike
Thousands of people gathered on Sunday for the funerals of children and young people killed in a rocket strike in the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights, as world leaders scrambled to contain the attack’s political fallout.
Venezuelans in tense wait for election results
Polls are starting to close in Venezuela's presidential election, in which the governing socialist PSUV party's Nicolás Maduro is seeking a third term in office.
The Government’s temporary suspension of foreign debt payments leads to US $8.6 billion outstanding over 24 months, the Finance Ministry’s latest fiscal position report revealed.
E-passport next year despite key infrastructure costs and revenue loss
The Department of Immigration and Emigration (DIE) of Sri Lanka has mandated prior online registration for passport applications, effective until the e-passport system’s introduction next year.
Sri Lanka’s state-owned enterprises (SOEs) have turned financial losses into profits within the first four months of this year amidst the delay in the restructuring of selected entities.
CB adheres to wage recommendations by independent committee, CoPF
The Central Bank (CB) is adhering to salary revisions as directed by an independent committee and the Committee on Public Finance (CoPF), according to Governor Nandalal Weerasinghe, a development that was earlier reported in The Sunday Times Business.
Sri Lanka urges Myanmar to rescue Lankans held in cyber slave camp
Sri Lanka has urged Myanmar to facilitate the rescue of the group of Sri Lankans held captive for forced criminal activities at a camp in the cyber criminal area operated by a terrorist group in Myanmar.
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Scope elevates cinema experience with IMAX theatre at Havelock City Mall
Scope Cinemas yesterday elevated the experience for moviegoers with the launch of a world-class IMAX theatre at the Havelock City Mall, Colombo 5.
Sri Lanka to review progress of economic and trade relations with Pakistan
Sri Lanka will review the progress of its economic and trade relations with Pakistan at the bilateral discussions set to take place at the end of this month, the Foreign Affairs Ministry announced yesterday.
SL is closer to rating agencies’ determination on solvency status: CB
Governor Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe expresses confidence in shaking off status soon
Unconventional Monetary Policy measures to resolve Sri Lanka debt crises
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