Transparency International Sri Lanka (TISL) has welcomed the introduction of a new Structural Benchmark in the IMF’s Third Review Agreement, which it states addressed gaps in implementing the Asset Declarations system under the Anti-Corruption Act of 2023.
In a statement,...
Janashakthi Life, one of the fastest growing Life insurers in Sri Lanka has recorded a massive LKR 5.7 Billion Profit Before Tax for the period under review. This is the second consecutive year the company has surpassed the LKR...
During a COPE session held in Parliament on 26 March under the chairmanship of MP (Dr.) Nishantha Samaraweera, it was disclosed that the former Minister of Health, Keheliya Rambukwella, had instructed the selection of ‘Savorite’ for importing these medicines...
China has issued a warning to the Philippines ahead of U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s scheduled visit to Manila this week, urging the Philippine government to “stop serving as other countries’ mouthpiece” and refrain from being used as “chess...
Preparations are underway for Russian President Vladimir Putin’s visit to India, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on Thursday.
“(Russian) President Vladimir Putin has accepted an invitation for a visit from the head of the Indian government,” Lavrov was quoted...
A strong earthquake measuring 7.3 on the Richter scale struck the Thai capital on Friday, shaking buildings.
The afternoon quake struck at a shallow depth of 10 kilometers with its epicenter in neighboring Myanmar, Germany’s GFZ Center for Geosciences said,...
The main suspect in the alleged rape of a female doctor at the Anuradhapura Teaching Hospital has been identified by the victim during an identification parade held this morning (28 March).
The suspect, a 34-year-old resident of Galnewa, was arrested...
Dr Bandura Dileepa Vitarana, Chairman of the Sri Lanka Transport Commission, has resigned from his position.
He has reportedly submitted his resignation letter to the Ministry of Transport. Dr Vitarana, who previously headed the National People’s Power’s Transport Committee, has...
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to visit Sri Lanka from 4 to 6 April 2025 on a State Visit, following his participation in the 6th BIMSTEC Summit in Thailand. The visit comes at the invitation of Sri...
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said that Canada’s old relationship with the United States, “based on deepening integration of our economies and tight security and military cooperation, is over”.
Speaking to reporters in Ottawa after a cabinet meeting, Carney said...