Exclusive

Publication

Byline

World Bank keeps Sri Lanka's Budget support door open

Sri Lanka, Oct. 11 -- Sri Lanka can tap World Bank budget support even after the current International Monetary Fund (IMF) programme ends, World Bank Group Senior Economist Jakob Engel told Sunday Obs... Read More


Apeksha Hospital reviews plans to strengthen cancer care

Sri Lanka, Oct. 11 -- A special hospital management review meeting was held at the Apeksha Hospital in Maharagama recently to review the hospital's operations, improve the quality of patient care and ... Read More


PGIA Congress to focus on resilient agri-food systems

Sri Lanka, Oct. 11 -- The Postgraduate Institute of Agriculture (PGIA) of the University of Peradeniya will hold its 38th Annual Congress on November 27, under the theme "Steering Agri-Food Systems To... Read More


Sri Lanka Army marks 77 years of service to the nation

Sri Lanka, Oct. 11 -- The Sri Lanka Army marked its 77th anniversary on October 10, with Army Commander Lieutenant General Nilantha Premaratne outlining plans to modernise the force, strengthen person... Read More


Digital nerve centre to steer Metro Bus service

Sri Lanka, Oct. 11 -- Lanka Metro Transit (LMT) is setting up a fully equipped Digital Control Room in Thalangama to strengthen the management and monitoring of Metro Bus operations in the Western Pro... Read More


Special meeting between Prime Minister and Sri Lanka Scout Association

Sri Lanka, Oct. 11 -- A special discussion on the advancement of the Sri Lanka Scout Movement and its forthcoming development programmes was recently held between Prime Minister and Minister of Educat... Read More


Army's tribute

Sri Lanka, Oct. 11 -- Army Commander, Lt. Gen. Nilantha Premaratne presents an award of recognition to Kebithigollewa Central College for producing the highest number of recruits who joined the Sri La... Read More


Sumanthiran welcomes Rajapaksa corruption probes

Sri Lanka, Oct. 11 -- Tamil National Alliance (TNA) Parliamentarian M. A. Sumanthiran has welcomed investigations into corruption allegations against members of the Rajapaksa family. "Allegations hav... Read More


Safety advisory for Sri Lankans in Saudi Arabia

Sri Lanka, Oct. 11 -- The Sri Lankan Embassy in Riyadh urges all Sri Lankans in Saudi Arabia to remain calm, avoid unnecessary travel and comply with the instructions of local authorities under the pr... Read More


Major funding push for health, education and transport

Sri Lanka, Oct. 11 -- The National People's Power (NPP) Government is set to present its third consecutive full Budget to Parliament for the Second Reading on November 12 with Rs. 856.853 billion, the... Read More