The International Monetary Fund (IMF) emphasized that Sri Lanka’s upcoming presidential elections are for the people to decide. During a press briefing, Julie Kozack, the IMF’s Spokesperson, explained that discussions on the next review of Sri Lanka’s economic program will take place after the elections, once a new government is in place. Kozack reiterated that…
Transportation authorities have announced special arrangements for people travelling to villages for the upcoming long weekend holiday. The Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB) has confirmed that approximately 60 additional buses will be put into operation starting today (Sep. 13) to accommodate the increased demand. These additional buses aim to provide convenient and efficient travel options…
According to the Parliamentary Special Committee’s report on child malnutrition, about 16,000 children in Sri Lanka are suffering from acute malnutrition. The report also reveals that one-quarter of the country’s families depend on food from their neighbors. The reports show that food insecurity has increased significantly. In March of last year, 17% of households were…
Acting head coach Sanath Jayasuriya will continue as interim head coach for the upcoming New Zealand tour of Sri Lanka which is set to take place next week in Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka Cricket has confirmed.
Conducting tuition classes, seminars and other workshops targeting the 2024 Grade 05 Scholarship Examination is prohibited from midnight tomorrow (Sep.11). The Commissioner General of Examinations – Amith Jayasundara announced that the printing and distribution of model question papers related to the Grade 5 Scholarship Examination is also prohibited. It is also strictly prohibited to publish…
The effort of the March 12 Movement, a civil society collective, to bring presidential candidates onto one platform and share their visions and hopes with the general population was successful in its second round. All six of the presidential candidates who had been scheduled for the debate participated as expected and shared their visions and…
In Sri Lanka, the Election Commission bears the primary responsibility of ensuring that electoral processes are conducted independently, impartially, and fairly. The Constitution of Sri Lanka establishes the Election Commission as an independent entity to oversee the organization of Presidential, Parliamentary, Provincial, and Local Government elections in line with the laws enacted by Parliament and…
Classic Travel Ltd., has achieved a significant milestone by being named the Best Travel Agency for Sri Lanka at the prestigious World Travel Awards ceremony held in Manila. This distinguished recognition underscores the company’s unwavering commitment to excellence, reinforcing its status as a pioneer and trendsetter in the Sri Lankan outbound travel industry. For over…
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has issued a statement detailing the procedures for the online authentication of birth, marriage and death certificates. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs launched online authentication process for birth, marriage and death certificates, in partnership with the Registrar General’s Department at a ceremony held on September 2, 2024 at the Ministry…
President Ranil Wickremesinghe emphasized the current government has proven that political parties can unite for the benefit of the country, and as a result, the effort to build a new Sri Lanka is underway. He claimed that the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) has resorted to vote-stealing and remarked that the National People’s Power (NPP) party…
