Sri Lanka
UK sanctions Sri Lanka’s former military commanders and deputy LTTE leader
The United Kingdom has imposed sanctions on four Sri Lankans, including three former military commanders, who led the campaign that crushed the LTTE...
Senior Presidential Advisor admits key role played by Wickremesinghe
President Anurak Muara Dissanayake’s senior economic advisor, Duminda Hulangamuwa, has acknowledged the key role played by former President Ranil Wickremesinghe in leading the...
Vehicle import taxes to remain unchanged this year
Senior Economic Advisor to the President, Duminda Hulangamuwa, announced that there will be no revision of vehicle import taxes this year. He noted...
US and China to fund Ambuluwawa Cable Car Project
The United States and China are jointly funding the ambitious Ambuluwawa Cable Car Project, which, once completed, will offer an unparalleled experience, with...
Minister confirms pilot error as cause of Air Force aircraft crash
The recent crash of a Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) aircraft was caused by pilot error during a training exercise, Minister of Civil...
President orders probe into alleged malpractices at state-owned BoC
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has directed an immediate investigation into alleged malpractices involving senior management at the Bank of Ceylon (BoC) in response...
PM Modi to finalize agreements made during President AKD’s visit
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has announced that Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Sri Lanka on April 05 to finalize key agreements...
Lanka grapples with surge in gun violence: 22 killed in underworld shootings
Sri Lanka is witnessing a troubling surge in gun violence, with 22 people killed in 27 shooting incidents since January 1, police reports...
