11,000 Acres from Kantale Sugar Company Allocated for Crop Cultivation
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has instructed officials to allocate 11,000 acres of land owned by the Kantale Sugar Company to farmers for short-term.
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Sri Lanka-Canada Business Council Prepares for Mission to Strengthen Trade Ties
The Sri Lanka-Canada Business Council (SLCBC) held a crucial briefing with Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya on October 10, 2024, in Colombo, as.
- October 11, 2024
Economics
Hambantota Port Sees 40% Increase in Vehicle Handling
The Hambantota International Port (HIP) experienced a remarkable 40% increase in the handling of roll-on/roll-off (RORO) vehicles between the second and third quarters.
- October 8, 2024
Economics
Plantation Workers Set to Get Revised Daily Wage of Rs. 1,350 from October 10
Plantation sector workers in Sri Lanka are set to receive a revised daily minimum wage of Rs. 1,350, effective October 10. This increase.
- October 8, 2024
Economics
ADB Pledges Continued Support for Sri Lanka’s Development
A delegation from the Asian Development Bank (ADB), led by Country Director Takafumi Kadono, met with President Anura Kumara Dissanayake yesterday to reaffirm.
- October 8, 2024
Economics
World Bank Signs $200 Million Deal to Support Sri Lanka’s Economic Reforms
The World Bank and the Government of Sri Lanka signed the Second Resilience, Stability, and Economic Turnaround (RESET) Development Policy Operation (DPO) yesterday,.
- October 8, 2024
Economics
EnerGulf Champions Sustainable Energy Leadership in Sri Lanka
In the evolving landscape of solar energy, driven by technological advancements and growing environmental concerns, effective leadership is crucial for navigating challenges and.
- October 7, 2024
Economics
CEBEU Expresses Hope Amid Leadership Changes to Prevent Power Crisis in 2026-2027
The Ceylon Electricity Board Engineers’ Union (CEBEU) has expressed optimism that recent leadership changes at the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) will create a.
- October 7, 2024
Economics
Ceylon Chamber Commends Progress in Sri Lanka’s ISB Debt Restructuring Approval
The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce has praised the Sri Lankan government’s successful consultations with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the Official Creditor.
- October 7, 2024
Economics
IMF Advocates Dedollarization and Monetary Policy Reform in Sri Lanka
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has stirred political discussions around dedollarization in Sri Lanka through a report on liquidity operations and monetary policy..
- October 7, 2024