Tourism in Sri Lanka has earlier than anticipated a better recovery. In June, the tourist arrivals almost increased to 63,072 in May, compared with 37,802 in May, but 57% lower than the prior year, with adverse results to date in the past. Minister John Amaratunga said with recent arrival numbers...
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Veteran writer Martin Wickramasinghe in his renowned novel Gamperaliya depicted the break up of traditional village life due to the impact of modernization. It was about the gradual subversion of the traditional economic and social structure of the village by the commercial culture of the city. Contemporary Sri Lankan society...
Read moreColombo light rail transit project construction work will commence today under the patronage of Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe. Urban and Western Development Minister Patali Champika Ranawaka said that the LRT project is being implemented as a measure to ease the traffic congestion in and around Colombo city. The Government of...
Read morePrime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe said yesterday that, despite Easter Sunday bombings, anti-government campaigns, and many other difficulties, the government carried out a variety of development programs. "We were able to achieve a number of development objectives in this short period despite these challenges. During the last four years, we have...
Read moreThe much awaited two months global PR campaign will kick off by the mid of this month followed by the six-month advertising campaign which will be initiated as soon as the Cabinet approval is obtained for the advertising agency to boost back the Sri Lankan tourism industry from negative impacts...
Read moreThe Ministry of Digital Infrastructure and Information Technology (MDIIT) is co-organizing today a National Public-Private Dialog (PPD) on the "Legal Framework for the Proposed Data Protection Bill" in collaboration with the International Trade Center (ITC). The event will take place as part of the EU-Sri Lanka Trade-Related Assistance Project, financed...
Read moreLAUGFS Eco Sri, a pioneer in Sri Lankan air quality management, endorsed the Wilpattu Nature Reserve's reforestation attempts in north-eastern Sri Lanka, marking this year's World Environment Day. LAUGFS Eco Sri's dedication to protecting and maintaining the environment for future generations was yet another significant project. This initiative was created...
Read moreSixty tanks will be refurbished under five cascade schemes in Anuradhapura. In the Mahawilachchiya DS Division and the Nochchiyagama Ds Division, the Army Engineer Regiment will renovate 18 tanks in Nabadagasdigiliya. The projects were launched by President Maithripala Sirisena in November 2018. The two cascade schemes were assigned around Rs....
Read moreA green garden, consisting of precious trees and crops, was launched on June 11 at Diwulapitiya, Pinnakele, by Ajith Manapperuma, Minister of Mahaweli Development and Environment, under the title of "ManudamUyana" in Diwulapitiya, Pinnakele. The Mahaweli Development and Environment Ministry, Forest Conservation Department, Sri Lanka Army, and National Savings Bank...
Read moreThe proposal by the Ministry of Education to provide school kids with tabs has been approved by the cabinet. According to Education Minister Akila Viraj Kariyawasam, approval could be regarded as a enormous latest time victory. In the first stage of the program, more than 100,000 tabs will be provided...
Read moreThe Ministry of Agriculture and World Food Organization have jointly launched a program to provide nutritious high-quality rice to school children free of charge, to eradicate malnutrition and to improve their memory power, said the Minister of agriculture, rural economic affairs, Livestock Development, Irrigation and fisheries, and aquatic resources P.Harrison
Read moreThe first ever modern Cable Laying Vessel built for Kokusai Cable Ship Co was supplied by Colombo Dockyard PLC (CDPLC). Japanese Ltd. (KCS), last Friday. The' KDDI Cable Infinity ' high-tech is intended for subsea operation and cable assembly and repair work on optical wires as well as energy wires....
Read moreSecretary of State of the United States, Michael R. Pompeo, is due to visit Sri Lanka later this month in his upcoming swing through Asia. During his Asian tour from June 24 to 30 Pompeo is planned to visit India, Sri Lanka, Japan, and South Korea, US State Department spokesman...
Read moreSri Lanka Telecom (SLT), recently entered into a partnership with Ideal Engineering (Pvt) Ltd., a professional engineering firm, which provides a comprehensive range of engineering and related services. Under the agreement, SLT will be the total digital services provider for the 15 story luxury apartment with 99 units, powered via...
Read moreIndian Prime Minister Narendra Modi was welcomed by President Maithripala Sirisena at the Presidential Secretariat this afternoon. A gun salute by the Sri Lankan Military was also accorded to the visiting Prime Minister. President Maithripala Sirisena held bilateral talks with visiting Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi yesterday said the visit...
Read moreFrom today, police press spokesperson, SP Ruwan Gunasekara said, traffic lane law will be implemented strictly in major cities. The two week grace period for motorists to get used to traffic lanes, which was introduced from May 27, ended yesterday. Under Sri Lanka's Motor Traffic Act, all cars will have to operate on the left hand unless they overtake a car or turn right. The Bus Lane Law introduced in 2015 will also be strictly enforced from today onwards, Gunasekara said. "The new initiative is aimed at alleviating congestion and also minimizing the number of accidents," he said and asked everyone's support.
Read moreA new direct railway line will be built from Kurunegala to Habarana via Dambulla and Sigiriya at an estimated expense of US$ 1 billion, Minister of State for Transport and Civil Aviation Ashok Abeysinghe said. "The rail path from Kurunegala to Habarana via Dambulla and Sigiriya was recognized as a...
Read moreUnder the guidance of Minister of Transport and Civil Aviation Arjuna Ranathunga, Ministry of Transport and Civil Aviation has taken steps to introduce luxury buses to improve the transport system instead of lorry chassis busses. As the first step of this project, 17.1 worth per bus, 9 Kinglong Model busses...
Read moreThe entire Atamasthana Zone will be brought to its past glory and the security for the Anuradhapura Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi and the Ruwanweli Chethiya will be tightened. The housing Construction and Cultural Affairs Minister Sajith Premadasa offered a cheque for Rs. 44 m to Atamasthanadhipathi Ven. Dr. Pallegama Siriniwasa...
Read moreThe new website of Sri Lanka College of Emergency Physicians was launched by President Maithripala Sirisena yesterday at its inauguration ceremony at the BMICH. President Sirisena addressing the occasion commended the setting up of the College of Emergency Physicians as a timely initiative. He said the programs for the prevention...
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