Political and Social News
Sri Lanka Post partners UPS International
Sri Lanka Post in a bid to enhance its global reach joined with UPS International Postal Service 10th of May
Demanding court case be filed in Sri Lanka
The Socialist Youth Union (SYU) and several environmental organizations today staged a protest at the Diyatha Uyana Park demanding the government file the court case in Sri Lanka instead of Singapore, seeking compensation from the shipping company for the environmental damage caused to Sri Lanka by the X-Press Pearl ship tragedy.
High Court trial begins - Abduction case against Hirunika
A key prosecution witness in the case filed against former Parliamentarian Hirunika Premachandra for her alleged involvement in the abduction of a youth using a Defender today testified before Colombo High Court.
Armed forces, police instructed to fully support dengue control program
President Ranil Wickremesinghe has instructed the armed forces and police to extend their fullest cooperation to the Chief Secretaries in accordance with the requirements of the Dengue Control Program, the President’s Media Division said.
India steps up internationalisation of INR for SL’s economic recovery
India and Sri Lanka stepped up their talks to proceed with trade in Indian Rupee as New Delhi and Colombo look set to expand their bilateral cooperation in “power and energy sector as well as aspects relating to Rupee trade”.
Govt. to amend CAA Act to bridge gaps in existing law
Australia to expand military ties with Sri Lanka
Australia’s Defence Force is set to forge closer military ties with Sri Lanka and other countries in the north-east Indian Ocean, as the federal government weighs human rights concerns against urgent regional security fears.
Chinese tourist arrivals pick up becoming second to China
Sri Lanka, which is emerging from an economic crisis, is expecting to attractmore visitors from China this year, Sri Lanka Tourism Minister said.Sri Lanka is experiencing a significant rise in tourist arrivals, particularly from India and China which has now secured the top spo
Browns Investments strikes a deal to buy 85% stake of James Finlay Kenya
LOLC Holdings’ Browns Investments Plc (BIL) has struck a deal to buy 85% stake of James Finlay Kenya tea estates business.
IMF mission team to visit Sri Lanka in 2weeks for program review
Internataional Monetray Fund (IMF) mission team will arrive in the island with in two weeks to review the progress of Sri Lanka’s economic reform program in several meetings to be held in Colombo by the end of the month.