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ADB approves its first strategic business outlook

Sri Lanka, Nov. 3 -- The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved its first Strategic Business Outlook, projecting $104.5 billion in financing commitments from 2027 to 2029 and setting out reforms to... Read More


Sri Lanka courts Indonesian investors at Jakarta Business Forum

Sri Lanka, Nov. 3 -- Sri Lanka presented itself as a strategic gateway to South Asian markets at Sri Lanka Connect 2026, a bilateral business and investment forum held at the JW Marriott Hotel in Jaka... Read More


UNP-SJB alliance not enough without young voters - Ranil

Sri Lanka, Nov. 3 -- Former President and United National Party (UNP) Leader Ranil Wickremesinghe has said political parties can no longer rely solely on traditional voter bases or alliances to win el... Read More


NVQ programme to secure second careers for retired Armed Forces Personnel

Sri Lanka, Nov. 3 -- A discussion on developing a structured National Vocational Qualification (NVQ) programme for retiring Tri-Services officers and other ranks was held at the Defence Deputy Ministe... Read More


Rider and passenger die after motorcycle hits wall

Sri Lanka, Nov. 3 -- A motorcyclist and pillion passenger died after their motorcycle hit a wall on the Mallakam-Alaveddy Road on Sunday evening. The motorcycle was travelling towards Mallakam with t... Read More


Schoolchildren hospitalised after wasp attack

Sri Lanka, Nov. 3 -- Three students were admitted to Lindulla Hospital after they were attacked by wasps on their way to school on the Talawakelle Troup Estate road yesterday (2). A wasp nest located ... Read More


Free reading glasses from Vishwa Hela Foundation

Sri Lanka, Nov. 3 -- The Vishwa Hela Foundation, established with the aim of providing relief to low-income families, carried out another successful special social welfare programme recently. Under t... Read More


Teachers' dedication shaped student achievements - Governor Yoosuf

Sri Lanka, Nov. 3 -- Governor of the Western Province, Hanif Yoosuf told guests at the annual prize giving of Fathima Muslim Ladies College, Colombo that the dedication of its teachers has played an i... Read More


Fuel price revision will not change bus fares

Sri Lanka, Nov. 3 -- The National Transport Commission said bus fares will not be revised although fuel prices have been revised. The Commission clarified that a fare revision will not be made becaus... Read More


'Bauddhaloka' Literary Festival held at BMICH

Sri Lanka, Nov. 3 -- The annual 'Bauddhaloka' Literary Festival was held at the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall (BMICH) in Colombo. Celebrating the theme "The Splendor of Palm-Leaf... Read More