(LANKAPUVATH | COLOMBO) – A high-level discussion on the critical preparations for Sri Lanka’s upcoming Mutual Evaluation (ME) by the Asia/Pacific Group on Money Laundering (APG) was held yesterday (23) at the Presidential Secretariat under the patronage of President Anura Kumara Disanayake.
"President leads discussion on Sri Lanka’s framework for combating money laundering and terrorism financing"Author: chanaka inoj
(LANKAPUVATH | COLOMBO) – The Sanchi Maha Bodhi Festival has been added to the National Festival Calendar issued by the Government of India by naming the various religious and cultural festivals held in India as National Festivals from this year.
"Sanchi Maha Bodhi festival joins India’s national festival calendar"
(LANKAPUVATH | COLOMBO) – Sri Lanka Cricket has announced a 17-member national men’s squad to take part in the ODI series against New Zealand.
"SLC announces ODI squad for New Zealand tour"
(LANKAPUVATH | COLOMBO) – Former President Bill Clinton was admitted to a Washington hospital on Monday with a fever, his spokesperson said on social media.
"Bill Clinton admitted to hospital with fever"
(LANKAPUVATH | COLOMBO) – Credit ratings agency Moody’s on Monday raised Sri Lanka’s long-term foreign currency issuer rating to ‘Caa1’ from ‘Ca’ with a stable outlook, after the country’s creditors approved a $12.55 billion debt overhaul last week.
"Moody’s raises Sri Lanka’s rating after debt overhaul approval"
(LANKAPUVATH | COLOMBO) – Spreading joy, love, and fun this festive season, Prima KottuMee has partnered with the evergreen Gypsies to present a Christmas song that warms hearts and lifts spirits; a perfect blend of flavour and music.
"Prima KottuMee Partners with Gypsies to Spread Festive Cheer"
(LANKAPUVATH | COLOMBO) – The Thinnai Hotel in Jaffna is all set to celebrate the festive season with a special emphasis on sustainability. The hotel premises have been transformed with Christmas-themed decorations, all created from recycled materials to promote a greener holiday season.
"The Thinnai Hotel in Jaffna Prepares for a Sustainable and Joyous Christmas Season"
(LANKAPUVATH | COLOMBO) – The Chinese Navy’s hospital ship “Peace Ark” has arrived at Colombo Port in Sri Lanka as part of its “Harmony Mission-2024.” This is the ship’s first visit to Sri Lanka in seven years, following its previous visit during the “Harmony Mission” in 2017. The ship will remain in Sri Lanka for seven days, during which it will focus on providing medical services, fostering military collaboration, and promoting cultural exchanges between the…
"Chinese Navy’s “Peace Ark” Hospital Ship Arrives in Colombo"
(LANKAPUVATH | COLOMBO) – Sri Lanka will soon formulate a national policy on allowing visits by foreign research vessels, Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath said here on Friday, amidst frequent docking requests from Chinese surveillance ships which raised concerns in India.
"Sri Lanka to soon formulate national policy on visits by foreign research vessels"
(LANKAPUVATH | COLOMBO) – Fitch Ratings has upgraded Sri Lanka’s Long-Term Foreign-Currency Issuer Default Rating (IDR) to ‘CCC+’ from ‘RD’ (Restricted Default), citing the completion of the international sovereign bond restructuring and an improved outlook for macroeconomic indicators.
"Fitch upgrades Sri Lanka to ‘CCC+’"