(LANKAPUVATH | COLOMBO) – The agreement for obtaining USD 300 million loan from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) for the implementation of power sector reforms and financial sustainability program has been signed by the Government of Sri Lanka and the ADB.
"Sri Lanka signs for 25-yr. US$100mn budget support loan"Category: HIGHLIGHTED
(LANKAPUVATH | COLOMBO) – Sri Lankan sprinter Aruna Darshana finished in 5th place in the 2nd Semi-Final of the Men’s 400m event at the Paris Olympics, however was later disqualified.
"Paris Olympics: Sri Lanka’s Aruna Darshana disqualified in semi-final"
“If Sheikh Hasina had done it long ago, she would still be PM” – President Ranil on Bangladesh crisis
(LANKAPUVATH | COLOMBO) – President Ranil Wickremesinghe says that if ousted Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina had released former PM Khalida Zia from jail long ago, she would still be the country’s Prime Minister.
"“If Sheikh Hasina had done it long ago, she would still be PM” – President Ranil on Bangladesh crisis"
(LANKAPUVATH | COLOMBO) – MP Namal Rajapaksa has been named as the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) Presidential candidate for the upcoming election.
"Namal Rajapaksa named SLPP presidential candidate" (LANKAPUVATH | COLOMBO) – Sri Lankan sprinter Aruna Darshana has qualified for the semifinals of the Men’s 400m event at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games after finishing third in the Heat race.
"Aruna Darshana advances to 400m semis of Paris Olympics"
(LANKAPUVATH | COLOMBO) – Sri Lankans have been advised not to visit Lebanon during the next few days, unless for essential purposes, Minister of Foreign Affairs Ali Sabry said. This advice comes amid rising tensions in the region following the assassination of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh. When inquired by Ada Derana, the Minister also expressed that there are around 6,000 Sri Lankans currently residing in Lebanon. Meanwhile on Thursday (01), Minister Sabry emphasized that the…
"Sri Lankans advised not to visit Lebanon in next few days"
(LANKAPUVATH | COLOMBO) – The Online Safety (Amendment) Bill has been published via government gazette.
"Online Safety (Amendment) Bill gazetted"
(LANKAPUVATH | COLOMBO) – The Mahajana Eksath Peramuna (MEP) led by Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena has also decided to support President Ranil Wickremesinghe at the upcoming Presidential Election.
"Dinesh’s MEP to support Ranil at prez polls"
(LANKAPUVATH | COLOMBO) – Minister of Foreign Affairs Ali Sabry PC said today (01) that President Ranil Wickremesinghe’s decision to set up three special committees as a proactive measure to address potential crises in the Middle East is highly timely.
"If situation in the Middle East intensifies, steps are being taken to address it"
(LANKAPUVATH | COLOMBO) – Secretary to the Ministry of Defence General Kamal Gunaratne (Rtd) announced that the Ministry of Defence has implemented several measures, including allowances, medical rehabilitation, and lifelong care, to ensure justice for all soldiers disabled during the war.
"Defence Secretary assures justice for Sri Lanka’s disabled war heroes"