DAR ES SALAAM, July 1 -- TANZANIA has officially begun implementing the National Development Vision 2050 today, July 1, 2026, marking the start of a new 25-year development agenda following the comple... Read More
Sri Lanka, July 1 -- The World Bank's Board of Executive Directors approved USD 150 million to back a reform agenda focused on enhancing investment, competitiveness, and job creation in Sri Lanka. Kn... Read More
Sri Lanka, July 1 -- The Department of Railways cancelled two daily train services on the Kelani Valley line until further notice due to a lack of available power sets. Effective from today (1), the ... Read More
Sri Lanka, July 1 -- Cabinet approval stands granted for a programme to provide one pair of shoes each to selected school students, lay and ordained students in pirivenas, and sil mathas for the upcom... Read More
Sri Lanka, July 1 -- President Anura Kumara Dissanayake appointed Dr. Sulakshana Jayawardena as the new Director General of the Board of Investment of Sri Lanka. Presidential Secretary Dr Nandika San... Read More
Sri Lanka, July 1 -- Admiral Kanchana Banagoda officially retired from the Sri Lanka Navy today (01) after a career spanning over 36 years. Kanchana Banagoda served as the 26th Commander of the Sri L... Read More
Sri Lanka, July 1 -- A fire in the Alugolla forest reserve in Badulla destroyed nearly 20 acres of land by this afternoon. The Disaster Management Centre stated that strong winds and steep terrain hin... Read More
Sri Lanka, July 1 -- Cabinet approval was granted for the purchase of 535 utility vehicles, including 100 gully bowsers. The President, in his capacity as the Minister of Finance, Planning, and Econo... Read More
Sri Lanka, July 1 -- A meeting took place today (01) between Vice Admiral Damien Fernando and Defence Secretary Air Vice Marshal (Retd) Sampath Thuyacontha at the Ministry of Defence. Vice Admiral Da... Read More
Sri Lanka, July 1 -- Duties officially commenced today (01) for Vice Admiral Damien Fernando as the 27th Commander of the Sri Lanka Navy, according to the Navy Media Unit. The traditional handing ove... Read More