Anu Dissanayaka

Sri Lanka has been lauded with the prestigious World Restoration Flagship Award by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) for its remarkable efforts in rejuvenating mangrove ecosystems. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/JeRd1cY https://ift.tt/3UiuK92

State Minister of Finance Shehan Semasinghe has asserted that the Government of Sri Lanka has not made a decision to transfer the country s economic centers to a foreign country through an economic cooperation agreement. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/SaHl8Dj https://ift.tt/3yLMKIQ

International Monetary Fund chief Kristalina Georgieva on Tuesday said she wants to shine a spotlight on the timelines and predictability of debt restructuring processes at the next meeting of the Global Sovereign Debt Roundtable in April. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/SQCgjyY https://ift.tt/VWwBjTL

South Korea s fertility rate, already the world s lowest, dropped to a fresh record low in 2023, defying the billions of dollars spent by the country to try to reverse the trend as the population shrank for a fourth straight year. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/Gd675gi https://ift.tt/s3D1Nml

The Sri Lankan national, who was shot in Kuwait while working as a delivery person, currently remains under the protection of the Sri Lankan Embassy in Jabriya, the Foreign Employment Bureau (SLBFE) says. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/D6QZL7e https://ift.tt/gBbcFpu

The Cabinet of Ministers has given the go-ahead to a proposal seeking to upgrade the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Katunayake and the Colombo Port to be on par with the international practices, recommendations and standards under a grant provided by Japan. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/WDCLUiO https://ift.tt/qclBn8h

All political parties will be informed of the Regulation of Election Expenditure Act on Tuesday (27 Feb.) and 06 March, as per a decision made by the Election Commission of Sri Lanka. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/9gpN4Fy https://ift.tt/tBpAhrV

The convenor of the Kelaniya University s Students Union, Kelum Mudannayake, was arrested by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) on Monday (26 Feb.). MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/1yHgjFT https://ift.tt/f6yWKtb

Several opposition parties, led by Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa, signed a motion of no confidence against Speaker of Parliament Mahinda Yapa Abeywardene on Monday (26 Feb.), claiming that he had violated the Constitution of Sri Lanka. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/GrEU6AN https://ift.tt/FRBCDkf

Donald Trump won South Carolina s Republican primary on Saturday, easily beating former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley in her home state and further consolidating his path to a third straight GOP nomination. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/W8jpM9E https://ift.tt/5A1UZnX

Police have arrested a 52-year-old Chinese national for her alleged involvement in financial fraud amounting to nearly Rs. 8.4 million. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/rwtSucO https://ift.tt/WQeC6oJ

The 45th Nawam Maha Perahera of the Hunupitiya Gangarama Temple in Colombo kicked off on Friday (Feb.23) with President Ranil Wickremesinghe placing the sacred casket on the ceremonial elephant, symbolizing the start of the procession. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/NG65Zny https://ift.tt/M9RtL31

The US has announced more than 500 new sanctions against Russia over its invasion of Ukraine and the death of opposition leader Alexei Navalny. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/leLkBpT https://ift.tt/kw0JOof

A Sri Lanka Army deserter has been arrested by the STF over the shooting incident in Mahabage on Feb.21. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/xSNskFh https://ift.tt/pJTQ8R1

The U.S. Deputy Secretary of State for Management and Resources, Richard Verma, who called on President Ranil Wickremesinghe on Friday (Feb.23), has expressed appreciation for the efforts taken by the Sri Lankan government to turn the economy around. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/X4F6Whx https://ift.tt/6AHK2n4

At least four people have died and up to 15 are missing after a massive fire ripped through two joined apartment blocks in the Spanish city of Valencia, emergency services say. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/px4YunH https://ift.tt/mNYJ2AU

Scientists have discovered a previously undocumented species of giant anaconda in the Amazon which they say can grow up to 7.5m and weighing close to 500kg, making it the largest and heaviest snake yet known in the world. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/yjtziK3 https://ift.tt/0zVZ7Ng

Forty countries from the Asia and Pacific region today agreed that transforming agrifood systems was imperative to providing food security for their children s generation and beyond, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) reported today. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/tLx1ZFm https://ift.tt/o7eLjzc

The Presidential Election will be held in due time, in compliance with the constitutional provisions, says Justice Minister Wijeyadasa Rajapakshe. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/d74uC89 https://ift.tt/CO8Pfus

The Fort Magistrate s Court on Wednesday (21 Feb.) issued a court order preventing a group of trade unions from entering several places in Colombo during a protest march scheduled for today. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/QtWCqv9 https://ift.tt/eVM0P4a

The United States has proposed a rival draft United Nations Security Council resolution calling for a temporary ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas war and opposing a major ground offensive by its ally Israel in Rafah, according to the text seen by Reuters. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/BFiKe0f https://ift.tt/mLPVoWt

The 14th round of negotiations between Sri Lanka and India on the Economic and Technology Cooperation Agreement (ETCA) are scheduled to be held in New Delhi, in the first week of March 2024. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/8czNOFV https://ift.tt/oElZI9t

The Deputy Director of the National Hospital of Sri Lanka (NHSL) Dr. Rukshan Bellana has stated that he is ready to resign at any moment, if required. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/l6vwEVY https://ift.tt/rtQIhTJ

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin on Sunday (18 Feb.) urged Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to intervene and ensure the release and repatriation of Tamil Nadu fishermen who have been arrested by the Sri Lankan Navy. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/ortKmF4 https://ift.tt/EpO60Nx

Sri Lanka s first downtown Duty Free store is slated to be opened in April 2024, at the Colombo Port City. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/agzA7dL https://ift.tt/X0k9jbQ

The United Nations top court on Monday opens a week of hearings on the legal consequences of Israel s occupation of Palestinian territories, with more than 50 states due to address the judges. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/2aiFVHo https://ift.tt/Q49iF2N

Train services on the main line have been disrupted after the Udarata Menike train derailed near the Ragama railway station. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/E0KlBdT https://ift.tt/CWZRKqj

The collective of health sector trade unions are scheduled to meet Health Minister Dr. Ramesh Pathirana on Monday (19 Feb.). MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/Nc4h9JM https://ift.tt/zpfqsBZ

Four students in Grade 5 at a primary school in the Maduragoda area of Kurunegala were hospitalized after ingesting some intoxicating pills. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/RvNun7Z https://ift.tt/o8PZanx

U.S. Deputy Secretary of State for Management and Resources Richard R. Verma is slated to travel to Sri Lanka, India and the Maldives from February 18 - 23. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/UwXkg2V https://ift.tt/S0yQaVZ

Two teenagers have been charged over a shooting at a Super Bowl victory parade in Kansas City that left one person dead and 22 others injured. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/eC7aFr3 https://ift.tt/5IZ37Sw

The Welfare Benefits Board (WBB) chairman on Thursday (Feb.15) announced the commencement of applications for the second phase of Aswesuma program. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/CzSgyu4 https://ift.tt/h7WO3Zx

President Ranil Wickremesinghe has emphasized the necessity of unity for national development, stating that political divisions hinder progress, the President s Media Division (PMD) reported. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/MNzTVFZ https://ift.tt/T8SbReV

The President of Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) has commended President Ranil Wickremesinghe s commitment to the program aimed at implementing economic reforms in Sri Lanka, acknowledging its challenging nature. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/Oe7Ut9i https://ift.tt/1ZRW28N

The body of a man has been found floating near the berthing basin of the Beruwala Fisheries Harbour. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/p9dIQkg https://ift.tt/gZ85NOE

Russia has listed Estonia s Prime Minister Kaja Kallas, a staunch backer of Ukraine, as a wanted person. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/kC1iRv0 https://ift.tt/0PhSI8d

The results of the 2023 G.C.E. Advanced Level examination are planned to be released before commencing the 2023 G.C.E Ordinary Level examination, Minister of Education Susil Premajayantha says. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/RvsqgWr https://ift.tt/jbfX1kl

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Monday that the launch of India s UPI services in island countries Sri Lanka and Mauritius is a symbol of India s cooperation with the Global South. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/YE3bBeG https://ift.tt/Jk8HNjd

The health sector trade unions have decided to resume their trade union action as discussions held with the Ministry of Finance regarding their demands were unsuccessful. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/kRhPlM7 https://ift.tt/kzfoVyF

India s Unified Payment Interface (UPI) transactions, via LankaQR, was introduced to Sri Lanka at a virtual launch held on Monday (12 Feb.). MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/v0QwgNs https://ift.tt/caZnV6N

Police have recovered the motorcycle suspected to have been used in the recent shooting incident at Galkanda in Negombo. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/3vaLsuk https://ift.tt/fPl4ZMh

Another 564 suspects have been arrested by Sri Lanka s police and security forces personnel within 24 hours which ended at 12.30 a.m. today (11 Feb.). The arrests were made as part of the ongoing countrywide anti-drug operation Yukthiya . MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/dk8SqUx https://ift.tt/4QsieEO

Leader of the Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) Maithripala Sirisena has assured the party s support towards a proposal to abolish the Executive Presidency. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/1brq6g8 https://ift.tt/lNPIaQU

Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB) passenger bus fleet has been boosted by adding 200 renovated busses at an event held under the patronage of Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena on Friday (Feb.09). MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/h8sTpL6 https://ift.tt/rYczOn6

Adani Group is negotiating with Sri Lankan authorities to manage three airports in the island nation, including its premier international gateway, Bandarnaike International Airport in Colombo. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/Klw1rRL https://ift.tt/ESGhqvC

Sri Lanka Police have added the names of 349 more wanted drug traffickers to the list containing the names of over 42,000 wanted criminal suspects which was previously shared among all police stations across the island as part of Yukthiya country-wide anti-drug operation. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/D0lksLG https://ift.tt/JISmXDo

The proposal submitted by the Indian government through the Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) Ltd. for the multimodal petroleum pipeline connecting India s Nagapattinam and Sri Lanka s Trincomalee Oil Tank Farm and Colombo has been taken up for discussion. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/ST3MGfi https://ift.tt/UkYaixT

The Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) on Thursday (Feb.08) inked a power purchase agreement with Rividhanavi (Pvt) Ltd. for the 100MW Ground Mount Solar project in Siyambalanduwa. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/40kmCJO https://ift.tt/4OvTWA6

Sri Lanka is hopeful of making progress by next month on two delayed wind energy projects to be built by India s Adani Green Energy Ltd, its energy minister said on Wednesday. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/zSwiMxK https://ift.tt/G2JPx3w

A special Monetary Policy Board (MPB) Meeting is due to be held today (07 Feb.), the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) stated. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/UBQAtM2 https://ift.tt/qytFnvG