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Australia powers Sri Lanka's bio-fertiliser breakthrough

Sri Lanka, Sept. 14 -- Australia's commitment to advancing sustainable agriculture in Sri Lanka shines through its partnership with local innovators via the flagship Market Development Facility (MDF),... Read More


YMMA conference pays courtesy call on Pakistan High Commissioner

Sri Lanka, Sept. 14 -- Patron of the All Ceylon Young Men's Muslim Association (YMMA) Conference and Chairman of the International Affairs Committee, Fawzan Anver and National President M.R.M. Ziyard ... Read More


Dr. Sunil Abeyrathna appointed Consumer Ombudsman

Sri Lanka, Sept. 14 -- Senior Counsel Dr. Sunil Abeyrathna has been appointed as the Consumer Ombudsman to provide swift resolution to various disputes and issues faced by consumers. Under the guidan... Read More


SL, Thailand to sign agreement on employment of Sri Lankan workers

Sri Lanka, Sept. 14 -- Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism Minister Vijitha Herath will visit Thailand today (14 to 16), at the invitation of Thailand's Labour Minister.Sri Lanka Tourism ... Read More


ADB to loan Rs. 6.7 Bn to SL for health services development in 2027

Sri Lanka, Sept. 14 -- The Health Ministry said that Rs. 6.7 billion will be received from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) for the year 2027 to uplift the health sector covering all nine provinces ac... Read More


Third 'Sarasavi Diriyo Abhiman' programme held in Batticaloa

Sri Lanka, Sept. 14 -- The third programme of the 'Sarasavi Diriyo Abhiman' scholarship programme, implemented by the President's Fund for students with disabilities studying at Sri Lanka's state univ... Read More


First project in a 300 MW ground-mounted solar power initiative launched in Veyangoda

Sri Lanka, Sept. 14 -- The launch of the first project in a 300 MW ground-mounted solar power initiative took place in Veyangoda, officiated by Ports, Civil Aviation and Energy Minister Anura Karunath... Read More


Police fire at runaway drug distribution van, driver injured

Sri Lanka, Sept. 14 -- Police opened fire on a van after its driver failed to comply with an order to stop in the Udugampola area of Gampaha on Saturday night (12). Police said the incident occurred ... Read More


CIABOC probe into Speaker's official residence expenses

Sri Lanka, Sept. 14 -- The Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC), which is investigating a complaint filed against Speaker Jagath Wickramaratne, has taken custody of ... Read More


Unyielding stance against corruption - President

Sri Lanka, Sept. 14 -- Emphasising an unyielding stance against corruption, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake on Saturday declared that that the government is setting a precedent to ensure that anyon... Read More