US GSP for Sri Lanka and other countries not re-authorised
(UTV|COLOMBO) – The United States’ Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) program for Sri Lanka and other countries expires on December 31, 2017. The United States...
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Sri Lanka to obtain credit package from Suisse Bank for national airline carrier
(UTV|COLOMBO) – The Sri Lankan government has successfully negotiated a long-term credit package of 200 million U.S. dollars with the Credit Suisse Bank in order...
French Republic provides Euro 13.9 million soft Loan for dairy development
(UTV|COLOMBO) – Marking the over 45 years old development cooperation between the Sri Lanka and France, The Government of French Republic agreed to extend its...
New crop insurance scheme for 6 food varieties
(UTV|COLOMBO) – New insurance scheme has been introduced for six varieties of crops including paddy from the forthcoming Maha season with minimum premium from farmers....
Chinese experts claim India threatened by projects in Sri Lanka
(UTV|COLOMBO) – India has launched fierce attacks against Chinese commercial activities in Sri Lanka in recent weeks, and moved to secure more projects in Sri...
“WTO’s role crucial for Sri Lanka” – Minister Rishad Bathiudeen
(UTV|COLOMBO) – For small economies like Sri Lanka, the role of WTO has become ever more crucial....
Sri Lanka to launch biggest tourism project next year
(UTV|COLOMBO) – Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe said construction of the Dedduwa tourism zone, Sri Lanka’s biggest tourism project, will begin in March next year to...
US Millennium Corporation continues grants to Sri Lanka
(UTV|COLOMBO) – For the promotion of the economic growth and reduce poverty, creating more stable, secure country with new business opportunities abroad, , the U.S....
Food raids carried out at Pettah Wholesale Market
(UTV|COLOMBO) – Colombo Municipal Council (CMC) Medical Officers carried out a raid on Wednesday (20) at the Pettah wholesale market....
Bug found in consignment; Russia restricts SL tea imports
UTV | COLOMBO – A Russian agricultural safety watchdog says Russia will place temporary restrictions on imports of all agricultural products from Sri Lanka, including...