On August 5, 2020, a new government was elected in Sri Lanka, bringing down the previous regime associated with the Central Bank bond scam, the Easter Sunday bomb attacks and controversial …
Sri Lanka and Turkey: an Interview with the Turkish Ambassador, R. Demet Şekercioğlu
As a part of my series on talking to the foreign diplomats in Sri Lanka for our newly initiated talk show; The New Normal, I have had an opportunity to sit with newly appointed Turkish Ambassador to …
Sri Lanka’s COVID-19 patients surpass 3,000 mark
(Xinhua) — The number of COVID-19 patients in Sri Lanka surpassed the 3,000 mark on Monday after 15 new patients were identified, officials statistics released by the health ministry showed here.
Application of Pedimap: a pedigree visualization tool to facilitate the decisioning of rice breeding in Sri Lanka
The development of rice cultivars with desirable traits is essential. The decision-making is a crucial step in rice breeding programs. Breeders can make efficient and pragmatic decisions if an …
Statements of support from Sri Lanka for Joseph Scalice
We call on our readers to come to the defence of Scalice by sending statements of support to the WSWS opposing the slanderous attack on him by the Communist Party of the Philippines.
Readout of Secretary of Defense Dr. Mark T. Esper’s Phone Call With President Gotabaya Rajapaksa of Sri Lanka
Defense Secretary Dr. Mark T. Esper and Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa discussed their shared commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific that ensures the sovereignty of all nations.
Sri Lanka’s COVID-19 cases surpasses 3000, Cases rise to 3010 – UPDATE
Ten more persons had tested positive for the Coronavirus, stated the Epidemiology Unit (at 9pm). Accordingly, the total number of COVID-19 positive patients in the country stands at 3010 Sri Lanka …
Sri Lanka supports tourism sector
The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has decided to extend a debt moratorium for the country’s crisis-hit tourism sector by six months. A debt moratorium on capital and interest for Sri Lanka’s touris …
Sri Lanka launches vendors’ market promoting micro entrepreneurship
Market,” was declared open by Sri Lanka cricket legend Muttiah Muralitharan and is organized by Creative Isle and the Colombo City Center. Creative Isle in a statement said the CAN market will provide …
CILT Sri Lanka welcomes new Govt
The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport Sri Lanka (CILT SL) conveyed its best wishes to the newly appointed Prime Minister and the Cabinet of Ministers.Guided by the vision and leadership …