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Probe finds CIS student’s suicide at Lotus Tower linked to Altair tragedy

Investigations into the death of a female student from the Colombo International School (CIS) have revealed that the 16-year-old girl had committed suicide and that her death is linked to the earlier suicides of two schoolmates at the Altair luxury...

Poultry Farmers’ calls for stabilization of poultry feed prices

After a decrease in tourist arrivals and an excess supply of eggs resulted in a reduction in market prices, the All Island Poultry Farmers' Association has called for a stabilization of poultry feed prices.  “Due to the excess supply of...
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Cabinet Decisions – 08.10.2024

Cabinet Decisions - 08.10.2024

“Ceylon Tea” brand featured at Saudi International Franchise Market 

Wijar, a Saudi brand of pure Ceylon tea” was featured at the International Franchise Exhibition held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia from 01 to 03 October 2024. Ambassador of Sri Lanka to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Ameer Ajwad attended the...

US Pledges Support to Bolster Sri Lanka’s Economy

The United States has committed to providing essential support to strengthen Sri Lanka’s economy. In a meeting held today (October 8) at the Presidential Secretariat, Mrs. Julie J. Chung, the US Ambassador to Sri Lanka, announced that support would be...

Over 9,000 cybercrime complaints within two months – SLCERT

Over 9,000 incidents related to cybercrime activities have been reported between August and September this year, the Sri Lanka Computer Emergency Readiness Team (SLCERT) said. SLCERT engineer Charuka Damunupola told that there has been a significant increase in cybercriminal activities,...

ADB Delegation Meets President, Pledges Continued Support for Sri Lanka’s Economic Development

The Country Director of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) Resident Mission in Sri Lanka, Takafumi Kadono, along with a delegation, met with President Anura Kumara Dissanayake today (07) at the Presidential Secretariat. The discussions focused on ADB’s ongoing commitment to...

Sri Lanka Secures USD 200 Million from World Bank’s IDA for Second Phase of RESET Program

The International Development Association (IDA) of the World Bank Group (WBG) has approved a USD 200 million financing package to support the second phase of Sri Lanka’s Resilience, Stability, and Economic Turnaround (RESET) Development Policy Financing (DPF) program. The agreement...

Colombo international school female student falls to death from Lotus Tower

A female student (15 Years) from Colombo International School (CIS) fell to her death from the observation deck of the Lotus Tower this afternoon, Colombo, police said, police said. Police added that a pair of shoes and a school bag...

Sanath Jayasuriya named Sri Lanka coach after interim success

Former captain Sanath Jayasuriya has been appointed Sri Lanka's head coach after a successful period in charge on an interim basis. The 55-year-old former all-rounder took over in July following the departure of ex-England coach Chris Silverwood. Under Jayasuriya, Sri...
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