PC elections will be conducted- Bimal

14 Nov 2025

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Leader of the House Minister Bimal Rathnayake said in Parliament today that the provincial council elections would be conducted for sure.

Over 2700 govt. buildings lie idle

13 Nov 2025

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In what appeared to be another instance of multi-billion rupee waste of taxpayers’ money, more than 2700 government buildings, constructed in the past, remain abandoned or not being used properly, according to the budget speech delivered by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake.

PPP, asset monetization: concepts for Sri Lanka to look at Kushal Kumar Singh

13 Nov 2025

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In the development of economies in the world, the countries adopt various methods and techniques to combine private sector efficiency with government oversight for better delivery of services to people. Public Private Partners (PPP) and asset monetization are two concepts that have delivered. Recently, the Indian High Commission , in collaboration with the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce and the Indo-Lanka Chamber of Commerce and Industry, organised a

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Will give farmers higher prices for onion, potatoes but consumers should bear the cost: Lalkantha

12 Nov 2025

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Agriculture Minister K.D. Lalkantha, commenting on the crisis faced by potato and onion growers, said the government will ensure maximum support prices for them next time, but admitted that such a move would inevitably lead to retail price hikes, leaving consumers in the lurch.

Rs.200 allowance for estate workers

President’s budgetary proposal deemed unlawful - COPF

12 Nov 2025

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The government is heading for trouble over the budget proposal to pay Rs.200 as a daily allowance for estate workers since such state revenue cannot be used to make payments for those employed by the private sector.

You blocked then , you build now, Namal tells Govt

12 Nov 2025

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Delivering remarks during the budget debate, Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) National Organizer and MP Namal Rajapaksa drew attention to the stark policy contrasts between the present government and its earlier positions when in opposition.

2026 budget attuned to IMF programme to be unveiled today

07 Nov 2025

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President Anura Kumara Dissanayake will present his government’s budget for 2026 in Parliament today, the second by him upon election to office, and it is expected to be aligned with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) economic reform agenda.

America’s WTI crude unqualified to enter Sri Lanka due to lack of price competitiveness

06 Nov 2025

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Despite Sri Lanka’s decision to import crude oil from the United States, its WTI (West Texas Intermediate) crude has not qualified to enter the Sri Lankan market because it is not price -competitive this time, an official said.

Sri Lanka ready to tap Mannar Basin’s $267Bn oil and gas potential

04 Nov 2025

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Sri Lanka is planning to open international tenders during the first week of next month, calling for bids for oil and gas exploration and development in the Mannar Basin, an official said.

Faster bureaucracy, corruption free policy can attract more German investments - Ambassador

29 Oct 2025

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German Ambassador Dr. Felix Neumann, asserting that around 300 German brands are currently present in Sri Lanka, said more investments could flow from his country if bureaucracy acts faster, the “corruption-free policy” continues, and investments are properly protected.

Sri Lanka, Interpol team up to tackle Chinese scam network

28 Oct 2025

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Sri Lanka has teamed with the International Criminal Police Organisation (Interpol) to curb scamming activities involving Chinese nationals who arrive here mostly on tourist visas and deport them back for legal action in terms of the Chinese law, a Minister said yesterday.

Bimal in China: NPP seeks inputs over China’s growth, governance, stability

27 Oct 2025

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In a bid to deepen ideological and political engagement with Beijing, the Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) — a key constituent of the ruling National People’s Power (NPP) — has stepped up its interaction with the Communist Party of China (CPC), seeking to learn from China’s experience in achieving economic growth

No concrete plan yet for SriLankan Airlines despite mounting losses

25 Oct 2025

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The government has yet to firm up any plan for restructuring SriLankan Airlines, the national carrier, but remains open to possible partnerships with the private sector to increase profitability, an official said yesterday.

When falsehoods become power

25 Oct 2025

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In Ljubljana, Slovenia, experts at #Disinfo2025 convened to tackle the escalating spread of misinformation and disinformation in an age dominated by social media and AI-driven narratives.

Govt. still uncertain on KKS Port development under US $ 62 million Indian grant

20 Oct 2025

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Despite the offer of over US $ 62 million grant by India, the government has not yet firmed up its decision on the development of the Kankesanthurai Port, an official said yesterday.

EU’s sustainability laws drive Sri Lanka to revives organic farming

20 Oct 2025

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Ahead of the European Union’s plans to introduce more sustainability-related laws, Sri Lanka has decided to ramp up measures to promote the organic cultivation of fruits and vegetables targeting the export market, an official said yesterday.

AI’s chilling effect on democracy: Research scientist Michał Klincewicz

20 Oct 2025

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Michał Klincewicz, a research scientist and Assistant Professor in the Department of Cognitive Science and Artificial Intelligence (AI) at Tilburg University in the Netherlands, shares his views with Daily Miror on the impact of AI generated content on human life in a democratic society.

Birds to decide on Renewable Projects previously offered to Adani

17 Oct 2025

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Ahead of fresh tenders to be called for the two renewable energy projects previously offered to India’s Adani company, the Central Environment Authority (CEA) has sought to undertake a bird collision avoidance study, an official said.

After Russia, China and France, India eyes nuclear partnership with Sri Lanka

16 Oct 2025

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Following similar expressions of interest from Russia, China, and France, India has also indicated its willingness to cooperate with Sri Lanka in developing nuclear energy. However, the current government, led by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, is not yet prepared to proceed with any such project at this juncture, despite the inclusion of nuclear power in the country’s long-term generation plan, a source familiar with the process said.

Limited export base restrains Sri Lanka from fully benefiting from EU’s GSP+ scheme

15 Oct 2025

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Sri Lanka’s limited export diversification and narrow production base have constrained the country from fully capitalizing on the benefits of the GSP+ (Generalized Scheme of Preferences Plus) trade facility with the European Union (EU), Daily Mirror learns.