(LANKAPUVATH | COLOMBO) – A virtual meeting was held yesterday (27) between President Anura Kumara Dissanayake and the President of the World Bank Group (WBG) Mr. Ajay Banga at the Presidential Secretariat, to discuss Sri Lanka’s future development priorities.
"President Dissanayake holds discussion with World Bank Group President"Category: Top Story
(LANKAPUVATH | COLOMBO) – The Examinations Department has announced that the 2024 G.C.E. Advanced Level Examination, will re-commence next Wednesday (Dec. 04).
"2024 A/L exam to recommence on Dec. 04"
(LANKAPUVATH | COLOMBO) – The Election Commission has said that they are focused on determining suitable dates for the Local Government elections in a way without disrupting examination activities. This was revealed during a meeting yesterday (Nov. 27) under the chairmanship of the Chairman of the Election Commission, R.M.A.L. Ratnayake. Mr. Ratnayake has emphasized that the LG polls must be held as soon as possible in accordance with a Supreme Court order. He has added…
"EC to decide on date for LG polls, soon"
(LANKAPUVATH | COLOMBO) – The Central Bank of Sri Lanka announced that it will from today (27) implement a single policy interest rate mechanism, the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR), transitioning from the dual policy interest rate mechanism.
"CBSL to implement single policy interest rate from today"
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"
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"