U.S. donates 500,000 Rapid Diagnostic Tests to Sri Lanka for early COVID-19 detection
Colombo - The United States donated 500,000 Rapid Diagnostic Tests (RDTs) as part of its commitment to support Sri Lanka’s fight against COVID-19. These tests,...
Health Ministry contradicts SLMA claims, says SL on end of third wave
Responding to claims made by Sri Lanka Medical Association (SLMA) that the country is on the verge of facing a fourth wave, the Health...
GMOA calls for implementing pilot project to streamline pandemic treatment process
The Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) yesterday, July 21, urged the Ministry of Health to expand a pilot project to treat asymptomatic COVID-19 patients...
Maldives President in Sri Lanka on a three-day state visit
The President of the Maldives, Ibrahim Mohamed Solih, arrived in Sri Lanka yesterday, July 20, on a three-day official visit.
President Solih was accompanied by...
SL exports grow 9.4% to US$ 978.2 million in June maintaining upward trend
As per the latest statistics released by the Sri Lanka Customs, the export sector performance has been able to maintain its upward trend in...
President Gotabaya Rajapaksa to seek second term
President Gotabaya Rajapaksa yesterday, July 19, indicated his desire to seek a second term.
Speaking to the heads and owners of print and electronic media...
Election Commission crisis persists, says Keerthi Tennakoon
One-time Executive Director of the election monitoring outfit CAFFE (Campaign for Free and Fair Elections), Keerthi Tennakoon says the Election Commission (EC) is in...
Multi-Day Fishing Vessel Monitoring System from Australia
Sri Lanka received a Multi-Day Fishing Vessel Monitoring System that contributes to ensure maritime security, under a financial grant from Australia.
Australian High Commissioner, David...
Tourism revival after September, states Minister Prasanna Ranatunga
Tourism Minister, Prasanna Ranatunga said yesterday, July 16, that he expects the tourism industry to bounce back fully once the COVID-19 vaccination drive is...
More restrictions relaxed in several sectors
The Director-General of Health Services, Dr. Asela Gunawardena, issuing new health guidelines on the 16th have further relaxed restrictions imposed to control the COVID-19...
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Top Defence officials Join Meeting on Jaffna Land Release
A high-level meeting was held yesterday (11 Nov) at the Parliament Complex to evaluate the progress of releasing privately owned lands in...
Digital Transformation and Smart Facilitation in Sri Lanka’s Trade Frontier
The Import Section of The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce, in collaboration with Sri Lanka Customs, recently hosted an awareness session “Customs Reimagined:...
Sri Lankan Business Leaders Explore Opportunities in Cambodia
A high-profile Sri Lankan business delegation, organised by The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce and its Sri Lanka – Greater Mekong Business Council...