(LANKAPUVATH | COLOMBO) – The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $200 million loan to upgrade Sri Lanka’s power sector infrastructure, enhancing the reliability of transmission and distribution networks and facilitating greater integration of renewable energy.
"ADB approves $200 million loan to advance power system expansion in Sri Lanka"Category: HIGHLIGHTED
(LANKAPUVATH | COLOMBO) – Sri Lanka’s Foreign Ministry announced that Sri Lanka was among thirty-one (31) members elected to the United Nations Commission on International Trade Law (UNCITRAL) by the UN General Assembly on 20 November 2024. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs emphasized that, Sri Lanka contested for a seat from the Asia Pacific Group, and secured 177 votes. This was the second highest number of votes within the group, and second…
"Sri Lanka elected to UN Commission on International Trade Law"
(LANKAPUVATH | COLOMBO) – Sri Lanka has claimed the top spot for solo travel in 2025, advancing from fourth place in 2024, Travel Company ‘Flash Pack’ reports based on new data.
"Sri Lanka revealed as most popular Solo Travel destination for 2025"
(LANKAPUVATH | COLOMBO) – President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, who arrived in the Parliament a short while ago, commenced delivering the government’s policy statement to the House after the first session of the Tenth Parliament was inaugurated this morning (21).
"President Dissanayake delivers govt’s policy statement"
(LANKAPUVATH | COLOMBO) – Dr. Rizvie Salih was elected as the Deputy Speaker of Parliament today during the inaugural session of the 10th Parliament today (Nov. 21).
"2 more appointments made in Parliament"
(LANKAPUVATH | COLOMBO) – Dr. Asoka Sapumal Ranwala has been unanimously elected as the Speaker of the 10th Parliament of Sri Lanka.
"Dr. Asoka Ranwala elected as Parliament Speaker"
(LANKAPUVATH | COLOMBO) – The appointment of the new Secretary to the Prime Minister, the Cabinet Secretary and Secretaries for 16 Ministries was held at the Presidential Secretariat today (Nov. 19).
"New secretaries to ministries appointed"
(LANKAPUVATH | COLOMBO) – Minister of Foreign Affairs Vijitha Herath has announced that President Anura Kumara Dissanayake will visit India in mid-December for his inaugural state visit after assuming office.
"President to visit India next month"
(LANKAPUVATH | COLOMBO) – The government of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake reaffirmed its readiness to collaborate with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to advance Sri Lanka’s economic recovery within the context of the mandate.
"President AKD urges IMF to strike a balance in economic recovery program"
(LANKAPUVATH | COLOMBO) – The swearing-in ceremony of the new Cabinet Ministers of the National People’s Party (NPP) government was held yesterday (Nov. 18) morning at the Presidential Secretariat.
"New Cabinet of Ministers sworn in"