Anu Dissanayaka

Sri Lanka owed Chinese lenders USD 7.4 billion - nearly a fifth of its public external debt - by the end of last year, calculations by the China Africa Research Initiative (CARI) published on Wednesday showed, an estimate higher than many others. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/4HfqLnA https://ift.tt/qc0efvu

The Secretary of the Ministry of Public Administration has announced that the circulars on the official attire of staff grade officers in the Public services issued on June 26, 2019, and September 27, 2022, have been revoked. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/9eHTy4f https://ift.tt/tjR42dw

Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardene has announced that MP Sagara Kariyawasam was named as the representative from the governing party for the Constitutional Council. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/1Ic5OLH https://ift.tt/MR6Hjrm

A petition has been filed at the Court of Appeal seeking a writ order for the arrest of Senior Deputy Inspector General of Police (SDIG) Deshabandu Tennakoon and to produce him before the courts by naming him a suspect in the case related to the attack carried out on “GotaGoGama” protest site at Galle Face Green on May 09, 2022. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/9xQCuhS https://ift.tt/FzfkScw

Six containers of powdered milk stocks stuck at the Colombo Port had been imported in violation of import-export regulations, State Minister of Finance Ranjith Siyambalapitiya says. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/R20WViy https://ift.tt/MURcgGJ

The 1,000 metric tonnes (100,000 packs) of rice donated by China for Sri Lankan students had arrived at the Colombo Port on last night while unloading of the rice shipment has been completed today, the Chinese Embassy in Colombo said. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/I6RvuFg https://ift.tt/j675KXd

Six individuals who were arrested following a clash between two groups of students of the Ruhuna National College of Education yesterday (Nov. 27) have been remanded by court, Ada Derana reporter said. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/cgO2LAV https://ift.tt/84ARYdW

Sri Lanka s Foreign Minister Ali Sabry is scheduled to leave for Washington DC in the United States today on an official state visit and is expected to hold talks with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, tomorrow (29), the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/yQZzTJd https://ift.tt/nvLlZKb

State Minister Lasantha Alagiyawanna says that the demerit points system for the driving license will be implemented from January next year. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/dK1LgBI https://ift.tt/90Seym8

The Food Policy Committee that met on November 24 has recommended to reduce the Special Commodity Tax (SCL) rate. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/uFB8NXw https://ift.tt/gtW1Ivx

At least 12 students have been injured and hospitalised following a clash between two groups of students of the Ruhunu National College of Education, the Police said. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/MxibURX https://ift.tt/0Fj3TOk

A total of 10.6 million litres (9,000 metric tonnes) of diesel donated by China reached Sri Lanka today (Nov. 26), the Embassy of China in Colombo said in a tweet. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/2DgMrBo https://ift.tt/371vsh2

The Public Health Inspectors have intercepted a lorry distributing chilli flakes adulterated with salt and wheat flour. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/BQdoMKc https://ift.tt/KjMAlOC

The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) has approved power interruptions of two hours this weekend (November 26 and November 27). MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/U3vpySx https://ift.tt/gn1KTJa

A total of 10.6 million litres (9,000 metric tonnes) of diesel donated by China to Sri Lanka is scheduled to reach the island nation tomorrow (Nov. 26), the Embassy of China in Colombo said in a tweet. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/nvAVtJK https://ift.tt/Xhel7Qk

The expansion of Central Bank s base money or money printing drastically reduced in the first ten months of 2021 in comparison to the entirety of 2021, CBSL Governor Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe says. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/nThg3dt https://ift.tt/8SE5bN0

The dead body of an unidentified male has been found in the 4th-mile post area of Kelani River in Peliyagoda Police Division, according to the Police Media Division. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/K4AXPdT https://ift.tt/AklRifB

Ceylon Teachers Union (CTU) stresses that if a specific dress code for teachers is made mandatory through a circular, they should be provided with an allowance. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/AVljwJD https://ift.tt/rfWdKUw

The Government has taken steps to release 74 bowsers of kerosene today (23) to meet the fuel needs of the fishing community. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/MysQ04a https://ift.tt/qpZw2rR

A woman has been attacked to death with a sharp weapon in the Helagama area of the Theripeha police division yesterday afternoon (Nov. 22), as a result of an escalated argument. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/9MyZSBY https://ift.tt/dwnGzTh

The second reading of the Appropriation Bill for the fiscal year 2023 was passed in the parliament today, with the support of a majority of lawmakers. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/8ySYuwK https://ift.tt/kGngYpq

Acting Minister of Mass Media, Shantha Bandara says that steps will be taken to initiate disciplinary action against teachers who had attended schools dressed in casual attire. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/dvzWUS7 https://ift.tt/kGngYpq

The Colombo High Court today (Nov. 22) handed down indictments to Minister Keheliya Rambukwella for allegedly causing an unlawful loss to the government in 2014 by purchasing 600 GI pipes for political purposes, when he was the Minister of Mass Media. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/Lhdsb8o https://ift.tt/w0gsCux

The Ministry of Sports and Youth Affairs has decided to provide opportunities for the country s youths by increasing their representation in the decision-making process. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/sLQRnK3 https://ift.tt/Ior9S5p

The Cabinet of Ministers has granted the approval to appoint a Presidential Task Force to prevent the use of poisonous and dangerous drugs. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/69OZAUP https://ift.tt/em43PFW

The registration of Sri Lankan females for employment in the UAE as house maids and cleaning service personnel has been temporarily halted at the Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment (SLBFE). from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/au1fF96 https://ift.tt/hgtbMfS

The Department of Prisons states that an investigation has been initiated regarding a telephone conversation recording of Isuru Bandara, said to be the business partner of Thilini Priyamali, the owner of Thico Group of Companies (Pvt.) Ltd., MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/aBviLnO https://ift.tt/VSbLHWD

At least 48 vehicles were damaged after a truck lost control on the downward slope of a bridge on the Mumbai-Bengaluru highway late Sunday evening, in which several persons suffered injuries with eight of them being hospitalized. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/u0BRDst https://ift.tt/dMr2Ix1

President Ranil Wickremesinghe who is currently on an observation tour of the Northern Province visited the Mannar District this morning (20). MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/6lVsKgI https://ift.tt/rOXwF8k

The gazette notification pertaining to the lifting of the ban imposed on the import of the herbicide Glyphosate has been sent to the Government Printer, says the Secretary of the Ministry of Agriculture. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/3wx9mLH https://ift.tt/08cYJn4

The Department of Railways has decided to revise the train schedules with the imposition of train speed limits. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/bUzkV9A https://ift.tt/ZK8PGcB

The main suspect of the human trafficking ring through which Sri Lankan women were illegally sent to Oman and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) as domestic workers, who was arrested earlier today, has been placed behind bars on remand. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/uyFfEIK https://ift.tt/fOrovTE

The Foreign Employment Bureau has now barred Sri Lankans travelling to Oman and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on tourist visa seeking employment opportunities after information about a human trafficking ring, which had been auctioning off Sri Lankan female domestic workers in these countries, came to light. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/kgODjw9 https://ift.tt/raAnJOb

The CESS tax proposed in the 2023 Budget will not be applicable to school textbooks and stationery items, Finance State Minister Ranjith Siyambalapitiya says. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/fGP1Ceo https://ift.tt/azXSYRe

One lane of the road from Welikada Prison to Borella has been blocked by a group of Inter-University Students Federation (IUSF) protesters, Ada Derana correspondent says. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/e2X7Gnq https://ift.tt/KXOaz9P

Singapore-based renovation and interior design company, Kreate Design Pte. Ltd. today (Nov. 18) signed a USD 1 billion investment agreement with the Colombo Lotus Tower Management Company (Pvt) Ltd. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/xH4JNLo https://ift.tt/mSe9o3p

Luxury passenger cruise ship “Viking Mars” has arrived in Sri Lanka with 900 tourists on board for a shore excursion, the Ministry of Tourism says. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/lY6Vkxn https://ift.tt/W0p7Adt

The police have blocked the vehicular movement on Bauddhaloka Mawatha in Colombo 07, due to a protest march organized by the Inter-University Students Federation (IUSF), Ada Derana correspondent says. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/WclvTRB https://ift.tt/tIdhKkj

A working team of the China Development Bank (CDB), an important supporter of Sri Lanka s development, is currently on a visit to Sri Lanka. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/sDRYU7x https://ift.tt/UM8iY6f

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa arrived in Sri Lanka for a short visit yesterday (16) after attending the G20 Summit. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/Liy70Wm https://ift.tt/GaMZxsH

Panadura South Police has arrested three members of an organized criminal gang notoriously known for attacking people with sharp weapons. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/cpZYdzA https://ift.tt/eN81EOq

Fort Magistrate s Court has ordered Thilini Priyamali, Janaki Siriwardhana, Ven. Borrelle Sirisumana Thero and Isuru Bandara to be remanded further until November 30 over the alleged financial frauds, the Ada Derana correspondent reported. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/bjv57T3 https://ift.tt/Yv9zpAE

It is reported that the cause of sudden breathing distress experienced by 43 students in a girls school has not been uncovered yet. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/GAdgFYM https://ift.tt/XUl0taZ

NASA s towering next-generation moon rocket blasted off from Florida early on Wednesday on its debut flight, a crewless voyage inaugurating the U.S. space agency s Artemis exploration program 50 years after the final Apollo moon mission. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/HFoxA1m https://ift.tt/1t7KgEy

Oil prices settled lower Monday on a stronger United States dollar and uncertainty over a sharp rise in coronavirus cases in China over the weekend. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/Htlwk4C https://ift.tt/YajpuG3

Train services have been disrupted due to an accident that occurred between the Negombo and Kurana areas this morning (Nov 15). MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/t7JQcmT https://ift.tt/AZXqHU9

Former MP Hirunika Premachandra and 14 others have been granted bail by the Colombo Chief Magistrate s court, according to Ada Derana reporter. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/1AxXgzp https://ift.tt/KIMpwXL

President Ranil Wickremesinghe, presenting the 2023 Budget in parliament today (Nov 14), proposed to establish National Productivity Commission. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/TJ7nRLg https://ift.tt/IxzreQ0

President Ranil Wickremesinghe arrived in Parliament, a short while ago, to present the 2023 Budget, Ada Derana reporter said. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/DvmQ9i6 https://ift.tt/NznRU1Z

Minister of Power and Energy, Kanchana Wijesekera says that the Cabinet of Ministers granted approval to cancel the spot and term tender for procurement of coal on the recommendation of Technical and the Procurement Committees. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/fL8AaJx https://ift.tt/F7JOk9Y