The Sri Lankan government believes that the king of Lanka – who is portrayed as a villain in the Indian epic Ramayana – was the world’s first aviator. They claim he flew an aircraft more than 5,000 …
Is Sri Lanka Becoming a De Facto Junta?
Gotabaya Rajapaksa—the former defense secretary-turned-president—has bent the democracy to its breaking point.
Sri Lanka: Public health inspectors decide to boycott work against country’s health minister
In Sri Lanka, Public health inspectors on Friday announced that they will refrain from COVID-19 related duties to protest Health Minister Pavitra Wanniarachchi’s recent remarks against them. if …
South Asia Gateway Terminals (SAGT) becomes first Sri Lankan terminal to join TradeLens to digitalise supply chains
SAGT, the first Public Private Partnership (PPP) container terminal in Sri Lanka, also became the first terminal in … to constantly drive efficiencies towards an “ease of doing business” customer …
Putting Women and Children First: Immunization Resumes in Sri Lanka amidst the COVID-19 Pandemic
Women and children are back at immunization centres in Sri Lanka – following a rigorous appointment-only schedule put together by health workers.
Pepper imports via Sri Lanka shoot up in June, 89% rise since 2014-15
Ever since the bilateral agreement signed between India and Sri Lanka under the SAARC pact, pepper imports from Sri Lanka have been growing at a fast clip …
Vision 2024 for ICTA: a digitally transformed Sri Lanka
The aim of creating a digital ideology for Sri Lanka has at its roots the empowerment of its people. The object of this exercise is to develop an indispensable medium where individuals can live out …
Nokia to Help Sri Lanka Telecom Bring High-Speed Broadband
Nokia’s (NOK) fiber solution enables SLT to provide customers with unparalleled download and upload speeds along with enhanced broadband services.
‘Patient 206′: Man blamed for nearly half of all Sri Lanka’s coronavirus cases speaks out
Prasad Dinesh is known in Sri Lanka as “Patient 206,” linked by officials to nearly half of the island nation’s more than 2,600 coronavirus cases.
Man Blamed for Nearly Half Sri Lanka Virus Cases Speaks Out
He is known in Sri Lanka as “Patient 206,” linked by officials to nearly half of the island nation’s more than 2,600 coronavirus cases, including hundreds of navy sailors sent into a slum area to find …