(LANKAPUVATH | COLOMBO) – Sri Lanka has reached a final restructuring agreement for USD 5.8 billion of debt with its bilateral lenders’ Official Creditor Committee in Paris, France on Wednesday.
"Sri Lanka reaches final debt restructuring agreement with creditors"Category: Top Story
(LANKAPUVATH | COLOMBO) – Immigration and Emigration Controller General Harsha Ilukpitiya announced that, the validity period for passports expiring has been extended.
"Passport validity period extended"
(LANKAPUVATH | COLOMBO) – Frank Duckworth, the man whose mathematical knowledge helped to revolutionise rain-affected cricket, has died aged 84.
"Co-inventor of DLS method, dies"
(LANKAPUVATH | COLOMBO) – The World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors has approved $150 million in financing for Sri Lanka to improve the quality and utilization of its primary healthcare services.
"World Bank approves $150 million to improve primary healthcare services in Sri Lanka"
WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange expected to plead guilty, avoid further prison time as part of deal with US
(LANKAPUVATH | COLOMBO) – The Justice Department has reached an agreement with Julian Assange to plead guilty to a single felony count of conspiring to unlawfully obtain and disseminate classified information, in a deal that is expected to resolve the WikiLeaks founder’s charges in the U.S. with no further time in prison, according to court documents unsealed Monday evening.
"WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange expected to plead guilty, avoid further prison time as part of deal with US"
(LANKAPUVATH | COLOMBO) – Sri Lanka CERT urges the public to be cautious of fake messages purportedly sent by various banks, commercial institutions, and international organizations. These scams promise donations, cash gifts, lucky draws, and job insurance, using the names of legitimate entities.
"Sri Lanka CERT Issues Warning About Social Media Scams"
(LANKAPUVATH | COLOMBO) – Sri Lanka’s Department of Animal Production and Health (DAPH) has emphasized that it will not allow the import of animals and animal products from any country where cases of bird flu have been reported.
"Bird flu: Sri Lanka bars import of animals and animal products from affected countries"
(LANKAPUVATH | COLOMBO) – President Ranil Wickremesinghe is scheduled to address the nation on Wednesday (June 26).
"President to address the nation on Wednesday"
President Affirms Sri Lanka’s Commitment on Promoting Eco-Tourism at the WLI Asia Oceania Conference 2024
(LANKAPUVATH | COLOMBO) – President Ranil Wickremesinghe emphasized Sri Lanka’s commitment to advancing eco-tourism through the conservation of wetlands. He underscored the futility of waiting for external funding to combat climate change and environmental challenges, urging tropical countries to explore self-sustaining financial models tied to environmental projects.
"President Affirms Sri Lanka’s Commitment on Promoting Eco-Tourism at the WLI Asia Oceania Conference 2024"
(LANKAPUVATH | COLOMBO) – Indian External Affairs Minister Dr. Subrahmanyam Jaishankar called on Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena at Temple Trees yesterday (20).
"Sri Lanka closest neighbour, time tested friend – Indian External Affairs Minister"