(LANKAPUVATH | COLOMBO) – Sri Lanka is taking a significant step towards addressing its environmental issues as the Ministry of Environment and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) recently signed an agreement on the Green Climate Fund Readiness Initiative.
"Ministry of Environment and FAO Join Hands to Tackle Environmental Challenges in Sri Lanka"Category: LOCAL
(LANKAPUVATH | COLOMBO) – Sri Lanka has unanimously been elected as a Vice President of the 78th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA).
"Sri Lanka elected Vice President of UN General Assembly"
(LANKAPUVATH | COLOMBO) – President Ranil Wickremesinghe has conveyed his heartfelt condolences to the Prime Minister and the people of India following the tragic multiple train collision in Odisha state. The accident has resulted in a significant loss of lives and numerous injuries.
"President expresses deep sorrow over tragic train collision in Odisha, India"
(LANKAPUVATH | COLOMBO) – South-West monsoon is likely to be gradually established across the island during next few days, says the Department of Meteorology.
"Southwest monsoon to gradually establish during next few days"
(LANKAPUVATH | COLOMBO) – It has been reported that the wife and children of self-styled ‘prophet’ Pastor Jerome Fernando, who was recently in hot water over several controversial statements that were made during a sermon of his, have arrived in Sri Lanka.
"Pastor Jerome’s wife and children return to Sri Lanka"
(LANKAPUVATH | COLOMBO) – The licensed commercial banks (LCBs) are expected to bring down the lending rate for businesses now that the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has relaxed its monetary policy stance, CBSL Governor Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe says.
"CBSL governor hopes LCBs will reduce lending rates after policy rate cut"
(LANKAPUVATH | COLOMBO) – The Sri Lankan Rupee today (June 01) further appreciated against the US Dollar, the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) reported.
"Sri Lankan Rupee ends firmer against US Dollar"
(LANKAPUVATH | COLOMBO) – Lanka Sathosa has reduced the prices of six essential food items with effect from today (June 01).
"Lanka Sathosa slashes prices of six essential food items"
(LANKAPUVATH | COLOMBO) – The Sri Lankan government has made it mandatory to test imported dried fish, sprats and fruits for heavy metals such as lead and arsenic with effect from today (June 01).
"Heavy metal testing for imported dried fish, sprats and fruits mandatory from today"
(LANKAPUVATH | COLOMBO) – Sri Lanka has sought to expand its exports to China particularly Ceylon cinnamon, seafood, fruits and vegetables and gemstones.
"Sri Lanka wants to expand its exports to China"