The Governments of Sri Lanka and Italy have officially renewed their Bilateral Agreement on the Mutual Recognition of Driving Licences, following a signing ceremony held […]
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Jetstar Expansion Drives Tourism Boom with Direct Colombo Flights
Jetstar’s newly announced direct service between Melbourne and Colombo is expected to significantly strengthen travel demand, tourism flows and aviation competition between Australia and Sri […]
Tea industry weaknesses exposed by cyclone
While Sri Lanka’s tea industry has weathered Cyclone Ditwah with minimal reported losses, the recent disruption highlights the fragile nature of the nation’s tea supply […]
UNDP Warns Sri Lanka Cannot Survive Recovery without Debt Relief
Sri Lanka’s struggle to rebuild after Cyclone Ditwah has taken a decisive turn, with the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) issuing an unprecedented call for […]
CABRAAL COURT ORDER IN FULL
The financial chronicle has obtained full copy of the court order in the Cabraal case. It would be noted that whilst Court had not imposed […]
Governor Cabraal: Case Withdrawn whilst CIABOC Leaves Door Open to File Action if Reimbursement not Paid
A veritable storm of sorts unrelated to Cyclone Ditwa struck earlier this morning. It was pointed out by some that Governor Cabraal had been discharged […]
UN launches USD35Mn Humanitarian Plan to aid Cyclone survivors in Sri Lanka
The United Nations today (11) launched its Humanitarian Priorities Plan, aiming to raise USD 35 million over the next four months, to support efforts to […]
Health Authorities Warn of Eye Infection Risk in Flood-Affected Areas
The Health Promotion Bureau has issued a warning that eye infections, particularly conjunctivitis, could spread more easily in the wake of recent floods due to […]
Government Unveils Fresh Credit Lifeline for MSMEs Hit by Recent Disasters
The government has announced a revamped financial support initiative aimed at helping micro, small and medium-sized enterprises regain their footing after the recent wave of […]
Cabraal hails case withdrawal:“always had faith in judicial process”
Former Central Bank Governor Ajith Nivard Cabraal welcomed the withdrawal of a bribery case filed against him over the Central Bank’s controversial investment in Greek […]
Floods : PM Harini bans unauthorized constructions in Colombo
Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya has stated that there will be no permission granted for unauthorized constructions within the Colombo District, nor any form of residential […]
THE MANTRA FOR ANY NEWSROOM
The Justices note that free speech includes the freedom to criticize government, ‘criticism of government however unpalatable, it cannot be restricted or penalized unless it […]
Sri Lanka records over 50,000 tourist arrivals in Dec so far
Sri Lanka has recorded 50,222 tourist arrivals so far in December, according to the latest data from the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA). Of […]
Insurance companies begin compensation process for Cyclone Ditwah losses
Insurance companies in Sri Lanka have begun compensating individuals and businesses affected by Cyclone Ditwah, the Ministry of Finance announced. Secretary to the Ministry of […]
Supreme Court slams Police brutality; urges government intervention
In a strongly worded judgement condemning police violence, the Supreme Court has ruled that the fundamental rights of a lorry driver were violated by two […]
Paramount launches hostile bid for Warner Bros Discovery
Paramount Skydance on Monday launched a hostile bid worth $108.4 billion for Warner Bros Discovery in a last-ditch effort to outbid Netflix and create a media powerhouse […]
Sri Lanka Fully Accessible: Post-Cyclone Ditwah Recovery Confirms Nation’s Resilience For International Visitors
Following the destructive path of Cyclone Ditwah, which impacted the island nation last month and tragically resulted in the loss of more than 600 lives, a […]
US Disaster Airlift Marks Sharp Shift from Past Secrecy
The arrival of two U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules aircraft in Sri Lanka with full media visibility and an unusually high-profile diplomatic presence marks […]