The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has pledged its support for investment opportunities in Sri Lanka, citing increased foreign investor interest fuelled by the government’s systematic financial reforms.
"ADB backs Sri Lanka’s growing investment potential in key sectors"Category: Top Story
IMF chief commends Sri Lanka’s economic reform program, says collective effort key to success of debt restructuring
(LANKAPUVATH | COLOMBO) – IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva says the continued support from international financial institutions and other official creditors, together with the participation of bondholders in a debt exchange consistent with debt sustainability, is necessary to underpin the success of Sri Lanka’s economic reform efforts.
"IMF chief commends Sri Lanka’s economic reform program, says collective effort key to success of debt restructuring"
(LANKAPUVATH | COLOMBO) – Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated that in order to restore the Parliament as a supreme institution, which has faced public scorn and disapproval in the past, the Parliamentarians must act with the awareness that they are the representatives of the people.
"PM emphasizes importance of restoring parliamentary supremacy"
(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"
(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) – 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"