COLOMBO, Feb. 5 -- Sri Lanka's Human Rights Commission (HRCSL) on Tuesday (3) voiced concern over what it described as growing threats to freedom of expression, particularly the ability of journalists... Read More
COLOMBO, Feb. 5 -- A shipment of 10 Bailey Bridges that arrived in Colombo from Visakhapatnam aboard the Indian Navy vessel INS Gharial was handed over to Deputy Minister of Ports and Civil Aviation J... Read More
COLOMBO, Feb. 5 -- President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has warned state institutions that Sri Lanka must demonstrate effective governance at home before seeking international confidence, as the country... Read More
COLOMBO, Jan. 22 -- Sri Lanka on Thursday (22) launched a suite of national digital frameworks and platforms aimed at overhauling agricultural governance and decision-making, marking a significant ste... Read More
COLOMBO, Jan. 21 -- India on Wednesday (21) commissioned its second Bailey Bridge, a 120-foot structure, this time on the B-492 Kandy-Ragala Road, restoring a key transport link in Sri Lanka's central... Read More
COLOMBO, Jan. 21 -- Sri Lanka's apparel exporters have reaffirmed their commitment to meeting European Union human rights due diligence and sustainability requirements, as global brands tighten supply... Read More
COLOMBO, Jan. 20 -- Reporting on social impacts in Environmental Impact Assessments (EIAs) in Sri Lanka remains weak and inconsistent, reducing their reliability for policymakers and investors, accord... Read More
COLOMBO, Jan. 20 -- Sri Lanka is revising the basis for charging value-added tax (VAT) on imported rough stones in a bid to revive its gem cutting and polishing industry, which has seen significant ac... Read More
COLOMBO, Jan. 20 -- Sri Lanka's Speaker of Parliament, Jagath Wickramaratne, has called for stronger cooperation among Commonwealth legislatures to counter misinformation and protect democratic instit... Read More
COLOMBO, Jan. 16 -- A team from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) will visit Sri Lanka from January 22 to 28 to assess the economic impact of Cyclone Ditwah, with findings expected to inform discu... Read More