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Wind, solar or nuclear: speedy action needed

Sri Lanka, Oct. 17 -- When the economy collapsed in 2022, one of the hardest lessons was that energy insecurity can cripple the entire system. Power cuts, fuel queues, and import shortages didn't just... Read More


Economic activity strengthens ahead of year-end demand

Sri Lanka, Oct. 17 -- The continuous growth in economic activities was seen further from the Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) data for September which showed persistent expansion in both manufacturing... Read More


India sees rupee bonds as next step in deepening Lanka ties

Sri Lanka, Oct. 17 -- In a significant signal of deepening economic ties, India is actively considering pathways to enable Sri Lankan entities, including the government and commercial businesses, to i... Read More


Several Coast Guard ships remain inactive for years, Audit finds

Sri Lanka, Oct. 17 -- An audit report has revealed that several Sri Lanka Coast Guard vessels remain inactive for years, while others await costly repairs or disposal. The report, issued on June 9, 2... Read More


Birds to decide on Renewable Projects previously offered to Adani

Sri Lanka, Oct. 17 -- Ahead of fresh tenders to be called for the two renewable energy projects previously offered to India's Adani company, the Central Environment Authority (CEA) has sought to under... Read More


Sewwandi hid for three months in Matugama and Middeniya under female bodyguard protection

Sri Lanka, Oct. 17 -- Ishara Sewwandi, the suspect accused of disguising herself as a lawyer and supplying the revolver used in the courtroom assassination of underworld figure "Ganemulla Sanjeewa", h... Read More


Engineer abandoned Port Access Elevated Highway project to drag 2 more years

Sri Lanka, Oct. 17 -- Delays to the completion of the Port Access Elevated Highway (PAEH) which would link Colombo City Centre and Katunayake Expressway (CKE) via the port has faced further delays wit... Read More


Around 25,000 people disabled due to road accidents

Sri Lanka, Oct. 17 -- Nearly 25,000 people suffer severe, long-term injuries each year as a result of road accidents, health officials have pointed out. This was revealed ahead of the National Trauma... Read More


Courts allowed to work on holidays to clear pending court items by year-end

Sri Lanka, Oct. 17 -- The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) has instructed all High Court judges and judicial officers that pending court production items must be cleared by December 31, 2025, as per ... Read More


Last surviving member of first team to scale Everest dies aged 92

Sri Lanka, Oct. 17 -- The Attorney General yesterday informed the Court of Appeal that a National Action Plan is currently being prepared by the authorities for the mitigation of the human-elephant co... Read More