(COLOMBO, LANKAPUVATH) –While Sri Lanka has reduced poverty successfully, the key concern for Sri Lanka is the vulnerability to risks arising from climate change, which could cost Sri Lanka 7.0 percent of GDP, according to a World Bank top official.
"Climate change could cost Sri Lanka 7.0 percent of GDP says World Bank Country Director"Category: Top Story
(COLOMBO, LANKAPUVATH) –Under the ‘Enterprise Sri Lanka’ Programme operated by the Ministry of Finance and Mass Media, loans have been granted to 22,957 entrepreneurs within three months.
"‘Enterprise Sri Lanka’ Programme: OVER RS.50,000 MN LOANS GRANTED IN THREE MONTHS"
(COLOMBO, LANKAPUVATH) –The Ministry of Agriculture has decided to establish the first mango cultivation zone targeting Dambulla and Jaffna areas.
"First mango cultivation zone to be established in Dambulla and Jaffna"
(COLOMBO, LANKAPUVATH) –Australia has reinforced the security of its maritime borders with expanded aerial surveillance and on-water patrols. These additional capabilities further secure all of the maritime approaches to Australia’s borders.
"Australia’s borders reinforced"
(COLOMBO, LANKAPUVATH) –The National Dengue Prevention Unit of the Ministry of Health jointly with the Presidential Task Force on Dengue Prevention will launch a National Mosquito Control Week from September 26 to October 02 on the instructions of Minister of Health, Nutrition and Indigenous Medicine Dr. Rajitha Senaratne.
"National Mosquito Control Week from September 26"
(COLOMBO, LANKAPUVATH) –The CID conducting investigations into the murder of former rugby player Wasim Thajudeen yesterday informed Court that there is reliable information to support the fact that a Defender vehicle given to the Siriliya Saviya Foundation had been used to abduct Wasim Thajudeen.
"Siriliya Saviya Foundation vehicle used in abduction – CID tells Court"
(COLOMBO, LANKAPUVATH) – Swami Vivekananda Cultural Centre, High Commission of India, Colombo will be screening “Chak de India” a Shah Rukh Khan starrer sports action Hindi film (with English subtitles) at 6.00 pm on Friday 21st September 2018 at SVCC auditorium 16/2, Gregory’s Road, Colombo 07.
"Screening of Indian film ‘Chak de India’ in Colombo"
(COLOMBO, LANKAPUVATH) –In keeping with its strategy of optimizing and rationalizing market opportunities throughout its route network, SriLankan Airlines will be introducing a range of significant changes to its winter schedule.
"SriLankan Airlines makes progressive changes to its Winter 2018 schedule"
(COLOMBO, LANKAPUVATH) –The Sri Lankan Rupee (LKR) on Thursday (20) recorded the highest depreciation of Rs. 168.63 selling price for the United States Dollar (USD).
"Sri Lankan Rupee hits record low of 168.63"
(COLOMBO, LANKAPUVATH) –Pakistan’s former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif has been released from prison, two months after he began a 10-year jail sentence for corruption.
"Nawaz Sharif: Ex-PM and daughter released from Pakistan prison"