(LANKAPUVATH | COLOMBO) – Indian Minister of External Affairs Dr. Subrahmanyam Jaishankar says the political trauma Sri Lanka had to experience two years ago was a result of both internal and external factors.
"Sri Lanka’s “political trauma” driven by both internal and external factors – Indian FM"Category: Top Story
(LANKAPUVATH | COLOMBO) – President Anura Kumara Dissanayake engaged in a discussion with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) at the Presidential Secretariat today (Oct. 04), marking the second day of talks with the President.
"2nd day of talks between the President & IMF"
(LANKAPUVATH | COLOMBO) – India’s Minister of External Affairs, Dr. S. Jaishankar, accompanied by senior ministry officials, arrived in Sri Lanka today (October 04) on an official visit.
"Jaishankar arrives in SL"
(LANKAPUVATH | COLOMBO) – Mr. Chanditha Samaranayake, independent consultant of the Gates Foundation, met with the Secretary to the President Dr. Nandika Sanath Kumanayake at the Presidential Secretariat this morning (03) and engaged in a discussion.
"Gates Foundation commits to supporting govt’s digitization projects"
(LANKAPUVATH | COLOMBO) – President Anura Kumara Dissanayake affirmed his commitment to supporting public servants who dedicate themselves to creating an efficient, citizen-focused public service, the President’s Media Division (PMD) said.
"President says committed to building an efficient, people-centered public service"
(LANKAPUVATH | COLOMBO) – The Election Commission of Sri Lanka says that steps will be taken to hold the Local Government Elections, in compliance with the Supreme Court order, as soon as the upcoming General Election is concluded.
"LG Elections to be held soon after parliamentary polls"
(LANKAPUVATH | COLOMBO) – The All-Island United Container Transport Owners’ Association has said that container transportation charges have been decreased by 4%, with effect from midnight yesterday (Oct. 01).
"Freight container transport charges reduced"
(LANKAPUVATH | COLOMBO) – President of the Asian Development Bank (ADB), Mr. Masatsugu Asakawa, congratulated President Anura Kumara Dissanayake on his election as the President of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka.
"AKD welcomed as ADB governor"
(LANKAPUVATH | COLOMBO) – Representatives from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) are set to meet Sri Lankan government officials today (October 2). Mass Media Minister Vijitha Herath stated that these discussions will focus on how to proceed with IMF-related activities following the appointment of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake. Minister Herath clarified that this meeting will not cover in-depth or strategic matters regarding the IMF agreement. Strategic discussions involving the Central Bank Governor, Finance Ministry Secretary,…
"IMF reps here today"
(LANKAPUVATH | COLOMBO) – The overall rate of inflation, as measured by the Colombo Consumer Price Index (CCPI) on Year-on-Year basis, has decreased to -0.5% in September 2024, compared to 0.5% in August 2024, according to the latest data released by the Department of Census and Statistics.
"Colombo’s inflation drops to -0.5% in Sept. 2024"