Sri Lanka growth level satisfactory in 2016 despite challenges – World Bank
(UDHAYAM, COLOMBO) – The World Bank noted in its report that despite challenges posed by natural disasters, Sri Lanka’s economic performance was satisfactory in 2016,...
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Japanese grant aid to establish a Weather Radar Network in Sri Lanka
(UDHAYAM, COLOMBO) – The Government of Japan in accordance with the long term economic cooperation between the two countries has agreed to provide grant assistance...
Navy apprehends a person along with 8kg of Kerala cannabis
(UDHAYAM, PUTTALAM) – Naval personnel attached to the North Western Naval Command in coordination with officials of the Puttalam Special Task Force (STF), during a...
Police transfers 2 DIGs, 9 ASPs on service requirements
(UDHAYAM, COLOMBO) – Eleven Police officers including two Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIGs) were transferred with immediate effect, Police Headquarters said on Friday (30)....
“Pakistani people have a friendly image on Sri Lanka” – Envoy
(UDHAYAM, COLOMBO) – The Export Development Board (EDB) of Sri Lanka with the collaboration of the High Commission of Pakistan organised a seminar on “Business...
Local rice millers responsible for supply shortages of rice in the market
(UDHAYAM, COLOMBO) – The rice tranche immediately sought by Sri Lanka from abroad is 100,000 MT. Meanwhile, local rice millers are also identified as being...
Sri Lanka considering purchase of Russian Gepard Frigates
(UDHAYAM, COLOMBO) – Russia is in talks with Sri Lanka on the credit purchase of Gepard-class Project 1166.1 Frigates, the Gepard 5.1....
US Embassy warns women against using tuk-tuks in Sri Lanka
(UDHAYAM, COLOMBO) – The United States (US) Embassy in Colombo warned Thursday (29) its citizens visiting Sri Lanka to avoid travelling alone in tuk-tuks after...
Tamil Nadu activists refused permission to meet Sri Lankan refugees
(UDHAYAM, ERODE) – Activists of a political party in Tamil Nadu have been refused permission to meet Sri Lankan refugees at a refugee camp....
Piliyandala shooting: Two more arrested
(UDHAYAM, COLOMBO) – Two more individuals have been arrested in connection with the shooting in Piliyandala on May 09. The suspects were arrested in the...