PHU leader and MP Udaya Gammanpila yesterday submitted a bill to amend the Central Bank of Sri Lanka Act No. 16 of 2023 to Acting Secretary General of Parliament Hansa Abeyratne. The move comes after the Central Bank salaries were sharply increased without adequate oversight. The bill aims to nullify the arbitrary salary increase of…
SriLankan Airlines and Korean Air have officially activated a new codeshare partnership effective 15 March 2024, presenting enhanced travel options and connections for customers of both airlines travelling between Colombo and Seoul. Richard Nuttall, Chief Executive Officer of SriLankan Airlines stated: “We are delighted to launch our first-ever codeshare partnership with Korean Air, and boost…
As the first moon (crescent) of the month of Ramadan has been sighted, Muslims in Sri Lanka will begin the month of fasting from today (Tuesday). The decision was taken yesterday evening at a conference at Colombo Grand Mosque. Muslim Religious and Cultural Affairs Department Director Faizal Abdeen, All Ceylon Jamiyathul Ulama President Ash Sheik…
The Meteorology Department says showers or thundershowers may occur at a few places in Colombo, Kalutara, Ratnapura, Galle and Matara districts in the evening or night. A few showers are likely in Ampara, Batticaloa and Hambantota districts during the morning. Mainly dry weather will prevail in the other areas of the island, it said. Misty…
In commemoration of International Women’s Day, the Right to Life Human Rights Centre expresses solidarity with women globally, emphasizing the urgent need to address the grave issue of torture against women. Particularly highlighting psychological torture, the Centre underscores the lasting impact it leaves on women’s lives. Despite legislative alignment with the United Nations Convention against…
In a ceremony held in Colombo on March 6, Peace Corps Director Carol Spahn, U.S. Ambassador to Sri Lanka Julie Chung, First Lady Professor Maithree Wickremesinghe, and Minister of Education Dr. Susil Premajayantha officiated the swearing-in of 20 Peace Corps Volunteers from the United States. This marks the 25th group of Peace Corps Volunteers to…
The second review of the International Monetary Fund program begins today.A team of IMF officials are scheduled to visit Sri Lanka to assess the country’s progress. The visit aims to pave the way for the release of the third loan tranche from the International Monetary Fund.The officials are expected to meet President Ranil Wickremesinghe, along…
President Ranil Wickremesinghe on Sunday made a compelling case for the need to introduce a new legal framework to modernise the economy. He revealed that over the past 14 months, the Parliament has enacted 42 new laws to facilitate the country’s economic transformation. Furthermore, the President highlighted the necessity of passing an additional 62 laws…
The Core Group on Sri Lanka at the UN Human Rights Council have expressed concern over the recent legislative developments regarding human rights in the country. UK’s Deputy Permanent Representative to the United Nations Rita French delivering a statement on behalf of the Sri Lanka Core Group comprising Canada, Malawi, Montenegro, North Macedonia, the United…
The Department of Meteorology has issued a Heat Index Advisory cautioning the general public of rising temperatures in Western, Southern provinces and in the Rathnapura District tomorrow (March 05). “Heat index, the temperature felt on human body is expected to increase up to ‘Caution’ level at some places in Western, Southern provinces and in Rathnapura…
