(COLOMBO, LANKAPUVATH) –An agreement for Indian financial assistance for US $ 45.27 million (LKR 6.9 billion) for upgrading Kankesanthurai (KKS) Harbour has been inked between Sri Lanka and India, a source from the ministry of Finance and media confirmed today (Jan.12th).
"India extends assistance to upgrade KKS Harbour"Category: Top Story
(COLOMBO, LANKAPUVATH) –The Governor of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka has been handed a copy of the report of the Bond Commission, entrusting the task of considering giving effect to the recommendations contained in the Report.
"Central Bank to initiate forensic audits on issuance of T-bonds"
Cabinet subcommittee appointed to recommend relief to journalists harassed during the previous regime
(COLOMBO, LANKAPUVATH) –Sri Lankan President Maithripala Sirisena has proposed to appoint a new subcommittee to recommend relief to the journalists who have been harassed during the former president Mahinda Rajapaksa’s regime.
"Cabinet subcommittee appointed to recommend relief to journalists harassed during the previous regime"
(COLOMBO, LANKAPUVATH) –In line with the Government’s policy of promoting local and foreign investments for the development of Sri Lanka, it has become necessary to regularize and update the present visa issuing system.
"Sri Lanka government revises visa issuing procedure"
(COLOMBO, LANKAPUVATH) –Although Sri Lanka has embarked on digital inclusiveness for its citizens and the public sector, substantial transactions and interactions through traditional channels are still required on a daily basis resulting in significant time and resource constraints for both parties.
"ICTA to make digital transformation in local authorities"
(COLOMBO, LANKAPUVATH) –Showers or thunder showers will occur at times in the Northern Province and fairly heavy falls (about 75 mm) can be expected at some places today, Met. Department said.
"Showers, thunder showers expected today"
(COLOMBO, LANKAPUVATH) –Trade between Australia and Sri Lanka has surged to a record high of A$1.3 billion in 2016- 17, on the back of strong growth in trade in services, up more than 27 per cent. Growth for the year overall was more than 15 per cent, continuing the strong trend growth of 8.6 per cent over the past five years.
"Australia-Sri Lanka trade reaches $1.3billion"
(COLOMBO, LANKAPUVATH) – Deputy Tamil Nadu Chief Minister O Panneerselvam has assured fishermen that the State government would request the Centre to prevail upon the Sri Lankan government and secure the release of all fishermen arrested by the Sri Lankan navy along with their confiscated boats at the earliest, The Hindu newspaper reported.
"Tamil Nadu assures will secure release of fishermen in Sri Lanka"
(COLOMBO, LANKAPUVATH) –Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe yesterday (7th Jan.) called for the summoning of Parliament two-weeks ahead of schedule to debate the Bond Commission report which has called for a forensic audit of the Central Bank.
"PM calls for Parliamentary debate on Bond Commission report"
(COLOMBO, LANKAPUVATH) – The Ministry of Local Government and Provincial Councils has decided to take legal action against hotels, restaurants, tourist lodges, and villas that cater only to foreigners.
"Legal action against ‘Foreigners Only’ hotels"