Speaking at the 125th anniversary celebration of the Sinhalese Sports Club (SSC) at the Shangri-La Hotel Colombo on Thursday (28), President Ranil Wickremesinghe expressed his aspirations for Sri Lanka to reclaim its position as the champion of cricket, highlighting the government’s commitment to providing all necessary support to achieve this goal. The President also emphasized […]

There has been a delay in finalising the unit cost for the proposed 500 Mw wind power project initiated by India’s Adani Group. This is surprising and disturbing as there was a news item that the Cabinet had approved the payment of US dollar cents 14.6 per unit, nearly Rs. 50 in our local currency, […]

The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) says the country s trade services, mainly earnings from tourism have recovered significantly during the first two months of 2024, while the positive momentum of workers remittances also continued.

By Ifham Nizam The recently-reopened Udawalawe Information Centre, now known as the Elephant Knowledge Walk at the Elephant Transit Home (ETH) in UdaWalawe, stands as a treasure trove for enthusiasts keen on studying paleontology and all things related to elephants. Since 1995, the Elephant Transit Home in UdaWalawe has been dedicated to rehabilitating and releasing […]

Jammu and Kashmir is experiencing a period of high growth, driven by proactive government policies, strategic investments, and concerted efforts aimed at unlocking the region’s immense potential. • Jammu and Kashmir contributes approximately 0.8 percent to India’s GDP, in alignment with its population share of 0.9 percent and its FDI and exports are expanding, with […]

Jammu and Kashmir is experiencing a period of high growth, driven by proactive government policies, strategic investments, and concerted efforts aimed at unlocking the region’s immense potential. • Jammu and Kashmir contributes approximately 0.8 percent to India’s GDP, in alignment with its population share of 0.9 percent and its FDI and exports are expanding, with […]

President Ranil Wickremesinghe participating in a friendly discussion organized by the ‘United Youth Union’ on the theme ‘Future of our Youth’ in Polonnaruwa on Saturday (23), stressed the necessity of a new economic reform program for the country’s economic recovery. He requested for collective support from all citizens to prevent the next generation from inheriting […]

By Rathindra Kuruwita The Sri Lankan government was going to great lengths to suppress those who criticise unsolicited and disastrous Indian projects and interventions in Sri Lanka, Education Secretary of the Frontline Socialist Party (FSP), Pubudu Jayagoda said on Friday, addressing a press conference in Colombo. Jayagoda said that on 20 March members of the […]

Alhambra Hotels commemorates five decades of unwavering dedication to hospitality excellence today. What began as a visionary endeavor by founding Chairman Mr. Jabir A. Cader, a prominent businessman, has evolved into a cornerstone of Colombo’s hospitality landscape. Originally envisioned as a modern cinema, the venture transformed with the changing tides, capitalizing on the burgeoning tour...

Tourism and Sports Minister Harin Fernando hailed the Australian media over the manner in which they ensure online safety. The Minister said that if the murder of a Sri Lankan family in Canada or the alleged incident involving a woman and cricketer Danushka Gunatillake in Australia happened in Sri Lanka it would have been handled […]

In the sun-kissed paradise of the Maldives, where azure waters meet golden shores, a cloud of uncertainty looms over the political landscape. President Mohamed Muizzu, once hailed as a beacon of hope for the nation’s future, now finds himself navigating treacherous waters, buffeted by the winds of discontent and economic strain. The recent opening session […]

It is recognized that the current revival of Sri Lanka’s tourism industry will play an important role in the country’s economic recovery and growth. Therefore, many measures have been proposed in the 2024 budget, including the implementation of a long-term program to promote the tourism sector and attract at least five million tourists annually. Due […]

President Ranil Wickremesinghe said over 10 acres from the Mahamodara hospital could be utilised to develop tourist infrastructure. Addressing a meeting in Galle on Wednesday (13) evening, Wickremesinghe said all government institutions would be removed from the Galle Fort and hotels and restaurants established in those buildings with historical value. “So many tourists are coming. […]