Next hearing of Hamilton Reserve Bank’s lawsuit against Sri Lanka on April 20

The United States District Court in the Southern District of New York has set dates to hear the lawsuit filed by Hamilton Reserve Bank seeking payment of defaulted International Sovereign Bonds (ISBs) on April 20, following a failed attempt to get the case dismissed by the Sri Lankan government.

Int’l Monetary Fund issues growth warning as it lowers 2023 forecast

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) slightly lowered its outlook for the global economy on Tuesday, while predicting that most countries will avoid a recession this year despite economic worries and geopolitical strains.

Environmentalist questions move to export monkeys endemic to Sri Lanka

Environmental lawyer Dr. Jagath Gunawardana, while questioning the government’s recent decision to appoint a committee to study the export of 100,000 Toque monkeys to China, said that the current legal provisions do not permit the export of animals.

Minister appoints committee to stabilize SLR

Former national rugby football player Chula Dharmadasa was appointed as Chairman of a Standing Committee to stabilize the administrative structure of Sri Lanka Rugby (SLR) after Sports Minister Roshan Ranasinghe dissolved SLR.

India, Japan and France to announce SL debt restructuring process on Thursday

Finance Ministers of the three creditor countries-India, Japan and France will hold a press briefing in Washington on Thursday to announce Sri Lanka’s debt restructuring negotiations process, the IMF has announced

Education Ministry requests university lecturers to intervene in evaluating A/L answer scripts

While welcoming the decision by the Federation of University Teachers’ Union (FUTA) to suspend its trade union action, the Education Ministry requested members to intervene in the starting of the evaluation of Advanced Level (A/L) answer scripts.

Development in public transport must be passed on to commuters: LPBOA

With the development of the public transport sector, the benefits must be passed to the commuters, Lanka Private Bus Owners’ Association (LPBOA) Gemunu Wijerathne said.

As wild animals proliferate; damages to crops also increase: Ministry

A report submitted by the Hector Kobbekaduwa Agricultural Training and Research Institute showed that the wild animal population in the country had increased in an unsustainable manner compared to the existing forest density, the Agriculture Ministry said.

Additional private buses to be assigned during new year: Gemunu

Additional private buses will be assigned during the new year season following the requirements of the National Transport Commission (NTC) and the Road Passenger Transport Authority (RPTA), the Lanka Private Bus Owners’ Association (LPBOA) said today.

Navy works on KKS harbour expansion to start ferry service as scheduled

In view of the proposed ferry service between KKS and Pondicherry, India, the Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) had been working on the development of infrastructure facilities of the harbour since February, the SLN said in a media release.

Man found dead in spa at Kandana

A 42-year old man was found dead at a spa in the Kandana area.

Arrive before noon today to obtain passports: Immigration Dept.

The Immigration and Immigration Department today in a special notification informed the public who have already obtained appointments for today to arrive at the department before noon to receive their passports.

Heavy showers may occur this afternoon: Met. Dept.

Heavy showers could be experienced in the Western, Sabaragamuwa and North-Western Provinces and Kandy, Nuwara Eliya, Galle and Matara Districts during the afternoon, the Meteorology Department said this morning.

Additional buses assigned for people to go to their villages: SLTB

The Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB) today said that more buses will be assigned for passengers to go back to their villages for the Sinhala and Tamil New Year holidays starting today.

USAID and IREX announce launch of MoJo Lanka Academy

The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and The International Research and Exchanges Board (IREX) have...

Many have misunderstood me: Rajitha

While Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) General Secretary Ranjith Madduma Bandara said yesterday that MP Rajitha Senaratne had changed his mind on the crossover, the latter says that many have misunderstood him.

People should elect Ranil uncontested for next term: Vajira

United National Party ( UNP) MP Vajira Abeywardane said Sri Lankan people should elect President Ranil Wickremesinghe uncontested for another term.

No LG Polls yet, but EC faces debt of Rs.375 mn

The Elections Commission is facing a debt of Rs.375 million which it has to pay to private contractors for the orders it had already placed for the Local Government Elections which was to be held on March 9 but was subsequently postponed due to the lack of funds, the Daily Mirror learns.

SJB issues are not important

Internal issues of Samagi Jana Balwegaya (SJB) and crossovers are not the most important issues at the moment as there are greater issues that have to be focused on, such as violation of the IMF agreement, SJB MP Chief Opposition Whip Lakshman Kiriella said yesterday

Sri Lanka seeks to develop Philippines as new tourism source market

The Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau (SLTPB) in collaboration with Sri Lanka Embassy in Manila recently hosted a familiarisation....

SL poised to become year-round holiday destination for Russians

Amid high demand, Russia’s outbound tour operators have decided to extend winter flight programmes to Sri Lanka in the upcoming....

Skills Expo 2023 to be held at BMICH from May 12-14

Sri Lanka Skills Expo 2023 will take place at the Sirimavo Bandaranaike Memorial Exhibition Centre (SBMEC) at the BMICH in Colombo...

Sri Lanka Rugby (SLR) Dissolved

Minister of Sports Roshan Ranasinghe has dissolved Sri Lanka Rugby (SLR) as per the provisions in the section 32 & 33 of Sports Act No. 25 of 1973. A standing committee is set to be appointed on April 12 at the Sports Ministry premises.

Many say Nuwara Eliya is an ugly town

President Ranil Wickremesinghe said a formal plan to develop Nuwara Eliya town must be drafted instead of ad-hoc measures to develop the town.

Sri Lanka to send 100,000 toque monkeys to zoological gardens in China

A group of Chinese representatives has submitted a request to the Agriculture Ministry to provide Sri Lankan toque monkeys to zoological gardens in China.

Isipathana down St. Peter’s to clinch Schools Rugby 7’s title

Isipathana College, the kings of schools rugby, continued their dominance as they lived upto expectations and added another trophy to their collection when they clinched the Under 19 Schools Rugby 7s title with a comfortable 19 points to 10 win over St. Peter’s Colelge in the Cup final played at the Royal Sports Complex in Reid Avenue today.

Decision to reduce prices of school bags, shoes immediately: Finance Ministry

The Finance Ministry has decided to bring down the price of school bags and shoes immediately, State Minister Ranjith Siyambalapitiya said.

Basil could be SLPP presidential candidate: Kariyawasam

Claiming that the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) is yet to name its Presidential Candidate, SLPP General Secretary Sagara Kariyawasam said today Basil Rajapaksa was an ideal candidate who functioned as the Economic Development Minister when making Sri Lanka one of the fastest developing countries in the world.

Draft report of delimitation handed over to PM

The National Committee on Delimitation of Divisions for Local Government Bodies handed over its preliminary draft report to Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena today.

Train services increased to 38 during festive season

Due to the increase in commuters, the Railways Department has assigned 38 additional train services to operate during the festive season.