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Truth behind Sri Lanka VFS visa deal to be exposed: Harsha

COPF is committed to exposing the truth behind the controversial GBS/IVS tender

May 26, 2024 1 min read

Call for sustainability in the Bay of Bengal

Bay of Bengal's coastline is home to nearly 1.4 billion people.

Kshama Ranawana
May 26, 2024 6 min read

Sri Lanka power outages from falling trees worsened by unfilled vacancies: CEB union

Despite electricity being declared an essential service, vacancies have not been filled, the union charged

May 25, 2024 2 min read

Melco's Nuwa hotel to open in Sri Lanka in mid-2025

.The group's integrated resort is being re-branded City of Dreams', a brand of Melco

May 25, 2024 2 min read

Sri Lanka to find investors by 'competitive system' after revoking plantations privatizations

Sri Lanka privatized of 22 plantations companies in the 1990s through long term leases

May 24, 2024 3 min read

300 out of 1,200 Sri Lanka central bank staff works on EPF: CB Governor

The EPF had come under fire in the past over questionable investments in stocks and also bonds.

May 24, 2024 3 min read

Desperate Sri Lankans seek risky foreign jobs amid tough IMF reforms

Around 700,000 Sri Lankans have left the country for foreign jobs legally in 27 months through March 2024

Shihar Aneez
May 24, 2024 4 min read

Sri Lanka state interference in plantation wages escalates into land grab threat

Committee to examine whether the companies can pay the salary or not

May 24, 2024 3 min read

Sri Lanka CHEC Port City project completion date extended

Period of implementation of the Project will be extended to June 5, 2027 with the signing of a supplementary agreement

May 23, 2024 1 min read

Sri Lanka eyes private battery systems to counter renewable power instability

The batteries are planned for 2024-2030 period

May 23, 2024 1 min read

Sri Lanka plans golf course in Chilaw

Iranawila and Chilaw will be developed as a tourism hub

Apsara Rodrigo
May 23, 2024 1 min read

Japan to provide HR scholarships to Sri Lanka public officials

Japanese assistance for human resource development training for senior public officials

May 23, 2024 1 min read

Sri Lanka plans to expand Bingiriya export zone to 1,100 acres

More than 600 acres would be acquired

May 23, 2024 1 min read

Sri Lanka has power breakdowns amidst extreme weather

36,900 breakdowns resulting in power interruptions to more than 300,000 consumers in the last three days due to weather

May 23, 2024 1 min read

Sri Lanka President calls for unity, sacrificing for a better tomorrow on Vesak day

We must remember the advice of Lord Buddha, “Sabbattha Sammanaso,” to treat everyone equally

May 23, 2024 2 min read

Sri Lanka to host foreign artistes, Sigiriya fashion show to promote tourism

We will be hosting a few international artists in July to August

Apsara Rodrigo
May 23, 2024 1 min read

Sri Lanka opposition drops bombshell on Mannar wind power tender

Sustainable Energy Authority blocked low price financial bids from being opened?

May 22, 2024 2 min read

Ravi Jayasekera to continue as acting chief executive officer for Hemas

"The Board of Directors continues the search for a successor for the position of CEO"

May 22, 2024 2 min read

Sri Lanka to offer military tactics education to armed forces, retirees, civilians: President

"By 2030, we must be prepared to address emerging national security challenges."

May 22, 2024 3 min read

Govts, oppositions, religions, media have failed Sri Lanka's war victims: Amnesty chief

“The elections slated in the coming months will also have a major impact on the future of Sri Lanka."

May 22, 2024 3 min read
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