Sri Lanka moving towards social revolution – Anura

National People’s Power (NPP) leader Anura Kumara Dissanayake says every passing day the Sri Lankan polity makes rapid advances towards a social revolution.



Sri Lanka needs US $ 1.4 trillion additional investment to realise SDGs by 2030: IPS study

As efforts are underway to fulfil the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), Sri Lanka will need an estimated additional investment of approximately US $ 1.4 trillion or 12.5 percent of GDP, by 2030, the Institute of Policy Studies (IPS) said.



Sri Lanka’s Sports Minister appoints new National Sports Council

Sri Lanka’s Sports Minister Harin Fernando has appointed a 15-member National Sports Council, replacing its former chairman Arjuna Ranatunga with Dr. Maiya Gunasekara.



‘We quit our stressful public sector jobs to earn £150 a month in Sri Lanka’

A few months ago, my wife and I left our posts as teachers in London to live and work in Sri Lanka.



Suminda Sirisena passes away

Veteran actor Suminda Sirisena passed away at the age of 75 this morning (December 04).



A China rivalry twist emerges in Sri Lanka’s new US-funded, Indian-built port

A US-funded port project in Sri Lanka that is partly owned by a private group close to India’s ruling party could signal a new form of partnership to counter growing Chinese influence in the Indo-Pacific region.



Sri Lanka President launches International Climate Change University at COP28

In a bid to address the pressing challenges posed by climate change and the need for robust institutional frameworks, President Ranil Wickremesinghe officially launched the International Climate Change University (ICCU) today (December 03), the President’s Media Division (PMD) said.



Sri Lanka lacks commitment and discipline – Murali

Sri Lankan spin-bowling legend Muttiah Muralitharan said the team’s performance in the 2023 men’s ODI World Cup was very disappointing, and something which he wasn’t expecting to unfold the way it did.



Sri Lanka President Ranil Wickremesinghe meets Bill Gates

Sri Lanka President Ranil Wickremesinghe engaged in discussion with Bill Gates, Co-Chair of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation today (December 03) at the 28th Conference of the Parties (COP28) in Dubai.



Indian envoy visits Sri Lanka’s north, underscores India’s commitment to country

The Indian envoy in Colombo has visited Sri Lanka’s Northern Province to emphasise New Delhi’s abiding commitment to the development and well-being of the people of the country through enhanced development cooperation and expanded economic partnership.



Sri Lanka President at COP28 urges bold action in the face of alarming climate predictions

In a compelling address at the 28th session of the Conference of Parties (COP28) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) in Dubai, UAE on Friday (December 01), Sri Lanka President Ranil Wickremesinghe acknowledged the historical significance of the UN Conference on Human Environment, emphasizing its goal to defend and improve the environment for present and future generations.



Diana Gamage, Sujith Perera and Rohana Bandara banned from Parliament

The motion to suspend State Minister Diana Gamage, SJB MP Sujith Sanjaya Perera and SJB MP Rohana Bandara from Parliament for a period of one month was passed in the Parliament of Sri Lanka with a majority of 57 votes this morning (December 02).



Sri Lanka bondholders raise concerns over debt deal transparency

A group of creditors holding Sri Lanka’s international bonds said on Friday it welcomed the country’s debt restructuring agreement with official creditors, though it said a lack of transparency on deals struck so far was regrettable.



Sri Lankan youths get jobs in Japan under the Special Skilled Worker (SSW) visa category

Sri Lankan youths will be conditionally allowed to enter Japan under the Special Skilled Worker (SSW) visa category for employment opportunities in the field of construction with effect from today (December 01), the Minister of Labour & Foreign Employment Manusha Nanayakkara said.



Sri Lanka Secures Rs. 20 Billion from Asian Development Bank for Rural Road Renovations

In a significant move towards infrastructural development, the renovation of dilapidated rural roads across the country is planned to commence next week, Minister of Transport, Highways & Mass Media said on Thursday (November 30).



Results of 2022 (2023) G.C.E. O/L exam released

The results of the 2022 (2023) G.C.E. Ordinary Level (O/L) Examination were released last night (November 30).