Cabinet sub-committees on economic way forward initiate deliberations; China-SL FTA to be fast-tracked

The three Cabinet sub-committees, appointed by the President last month to negotiate with China, Japan and the Middle East Region on economic matters met for the first time on the 9th and 10th of March at the Parliament under the chairmanship of the Foreign Minister Prof. G.L. Peiris.

Commencing its task, the Cabinet sub-committees convened the...

Write comment (93 Comments)
Top IMF official to brief President on fund s assessment of Sri Lanka A senior International Monetary Fund (IMF) official will be visiting Sri Lanka on Monday and Tuesday to brief President Gotabaya Rajapaksa on the fund s assessment of the crisis-hit economy, Sri Lanka mission chief Masahiro Nozaki told Reuters. MORE.....

Write comment (98 Comments)
Power interruptions scheduled for tomorrow

The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) has approved the Ceylon Electricity Board’s request for power interruptions for tomorrow (March 14).

Thereby, the areas listed under groups P, Q, R, S, T, U, V, and W will experience two-hour power cuts between 9.00 a.m. and 5.00 p.m.

The aforementioned areas will again experience power outages of...

Write comment (100 Comments)
IMF delegation to arrive in Sri Lanka next week

A delegation of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) is scheduled to visit Sri Lanka next week.

According to reports, the purpose of the meeting is to discuss the current economic crisis in the country.

During the visit, the IMF representatives are expected to hold discussions with Finance Minister Basil Rajapaksa, President Gotabaya Rajapaksa and...

Write comment (93 Comments)
2021 Scholarship Exam results released

The results of the Grade 5 Scholarship Examination of 2021 have been released online, the Department of Examinations said in a media statement published today (March 13).

The results can be accessed via the official website of the Examinations Department: https://www.doenets.lk/...

Write comment (99 Comments)
Seven more Covid-19 deaths confirmed

The Director-General of Health Services has confirmed another 07 coronavirus-related deaths for March 12, pushing the country’s Covid-19 death toll to 16,397.

This figure includes 05 males and 02 females, according to the Department of Government Information. 

All seven victims are reportedly in the age group of 60 years and above. ...

Write comment (91 Comments)




TERROR

When Terror Knocks Next Door: The Growing Threat to Nepal

TERROR

Top LeT commander Altaf Lalli gunned down by Indian security forces

TERROR

3 Sri Lankans abducted for ransom in Bangladesh, rescued by police

TERROR

President AKD condemns Pahalgam attack in phone call with Modi

TERROR

France under fire for 'medieval tactics:' Third Iranian citizen arrested for pro-Palestine activism

TERROR

Iran summons Dutch envoy over 'baseless' allegations, condemns ‘Zionist-inspired’ accusations

TERROR

Terrorist attacks in Pakistan originate from Afghanistan: Khawaja Asif

TERROR

IEAs condemnation of Kashmir attack encouraging: Khalilzad

KILLED

Russian Army General Killed in Moscow Car Explosion, Investigators Say

KILLED

CIA Deputy Directors Son Killed Fighting for Russia in Ukraine IStories

KILLED

U.S. Envoy Witkoff, Putin Discuss 'Possibility' of Direct Russia-Ukraine Talks

KILLED

India and Pakistan Exchange Fire at Tense Border as Kashmir Attack Shakes Region

KILLED

6.2 earthquake in the Sea of Marmara and warning of a major earthquake in Istanbul

KILLED

Intense strikes on Yemen after the Haifa operation

KILLED

Israeli reservist killed in northern Gaza combat, two wounded

KILLED

Over 212 journalists considering that start of war on Gaza

KILLED

Operation Eagle Claw: US Army fiasco in Irans Tabas Desert

KILLED

Israel is exempt from accountability for the Gaza war crimes

KILLED

Senior Russian military officer killed in cars and truck explosion near Moscow

KILLED

India, Pakistan exchange shooting for 2nd day as ties plummet after attack