The Government of Sri Lanka is to reduce the heavy cost of maintaining Parliament by curtailing the benefits given to newly elected Members of Parliament.
Bangladesh won’t face situation like Sri Lanka: governor
It is unlikely that the economy of Bangladesh will face stress like that of Sri Lanka as the current situation is solvable, according to Bangladesh Bank Governor Ahsan H Mansur.
Landslide win for Sri Lanka president’s leftist coalition in snap polls
Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake thanked voters on Friday (Nov 15) for delivering his leftist coalition a landslide victory in snap parliamentary elections that repudiated establishment …
Sri Lankans vote with issues of welfare, economic reforms at stake
“I think we are seeing the first signs of a positive political change in Sri Lanka after the president was elected and we should give him the chance to continue that change,” said Umeshi Perera, 32, …
Is a robust visa platform in Sri Lanka a critical need for tourism sector?
Sri Lanka’s tourism sector is facing growing challenges as some foreigners appear to be taking advantage of the country’s relaxed visa policies. ..
Is a robust visa platform in Sri Lanka a critical need for tourism sector?
Sri Lanka’s tourism sector is facing growing challenges as some foreigners appear to be taking advantage of the country’s relaxed visa policies. ..
Consulate General of Sri Lanka in Mumbai participates in Bizz Expo and Summit 2024
Actg. Consul General of Sri Lanka in Mumbai, Shirani Ariyarathne participated in the Business Expo and Summit 2024 (Bizz Expo) as the guest of honour and keynote speaker of the summit. The event was …
Voting ends in Sri Lanka’s parliamentary election that’s key for its new Marxist-leaning president
Sri Lankans have voted in a parliamentary election that’s key for their new, Marxist-leaning president to consolidate his party’s power and follow through on promises of economic recovery
Anura expects to secure a ‘strong presence’ in Sri Lanka’s Parliament
The two national elections this year assume great significance for Sri Lanka, as the country tries to get past a devastating meltdown that pushed it to bankruptcy in 2022. After a popular citizens’ movement booted out former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa …
Sri Lanka gets $50 Million, ADB support for rooftop solar push
The Asian Development Bank has provided the Sri Lankan government with a $50 million credit line to help solar rooftop installations at concessional financing. The funding helped finance the …