The Indian Naval Ship (INS) Delhi docked at the port of Colombo on a formal visit on Friday morning (Sept. 01). The visiting ship was accorded a welcome by the Sri Lanka Navy in compliance with naval tradition. MORE..
Saturday, September 2, 2023
Indian warship Delhi docks in Colombo
The Indian Naval Ship (INS) Delhi docked at the port of Colombo on a formal visit on Friday morning (Sept. 01). The visiting ship was accorded a welcome by the Sri Lanka Navy in compliance with naval tradition. MORE..
Several areas including Western Province to receive heavy rains of about 100mm
Showers will occur at times in Western, Sabaragamuwa, Southern, Central and Northwestern provinces, the Department of Meteorology said in its weather forecast today (Sept. 02). MORE..
India increases financial allocation by 50% for projects in Sri Lanka
Responding to rapid changes in the economic landscape of Sri Lanka, the Government of India has increased the financial allocation for various grant projects being implemented across the island. MORE..
Friday, September 1, 2023
Sinopec announces retail fuel prices
Sinopec Fuel Oil Lanka on Friday (Sept. 01) announced its retail fuel prices. MORE..
Saudi man receives death penalty over posts online
A Saudi court has sentenced a man to death over his posts on X, formerly known as Twitter, and his activity on YouTube, the latest in a widening crackdown on dissent in the kingdom that has drawn international criticism. MORE..
President says protecting elephants important, need to preserve ancient customs too
President Ranil Wickremesinghe on Thursday (Aug. 31), acknowledging the importance of elephant protection, has underscored the need to preserve and uphold our ancient customs. MORE..
Data on poverty and vulnerability essential for effective planning – PM
PM Dinesh Gunawardena called upon all policy-makers, as well as the private sector and civil society, to use the Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI) and the Multidimensional Vulnerability Index (MVI) formulated by the UNDP to understand and implement measures to help move Sri Lanka away from vulnerability and poverty in the future.
