JICA signs Grant Agreement under JDS for Master’s & Doctoral Degree Scholarships
The Project for Human Resource Development Scholarship (JDS) was initiated in year 2010 in supporting the capacity development of young officials of the …
Special Reports
Winners and Losers of Sri Lanka’s Work from Home Policy
A new publication by the Institute of Policy Studies of Sri Lanka (IPS) has identified that a key barrier to remote work in Sri Lanka is the lack of relevant …
UNFPA appeals for USD 9mn to meet urgent needs of women affected by economic crisis in Sri Lanka
UNFPA, the United Nations sexual and reproductive health agency, has launched an appeal for US$9 million to deliver lifesaving healthcare to more than 2 …
Consular Affairs Division of Ministry of Foreign Affairs Resumes its Regular Services
Considering the heavy demand for Consular Services and in order to provide for the public needs in this regard, the Consular Affairs Division will be open to …
US State Secretary discusses Sri Lanka’s economic & political challenges with PM Wickremesinghe
United States Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke today with Sri Lankan Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe, the US Department of State said. …
CA Sri Lanka grants module-wise exemptions for ACCA & CIMA Students to become Chartered Accountants
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka (CA Sri Lanka) has decided to grant a series of module-wise exemptions for students who are …
President instructs to conduct formal study of Public Service; proposals to expedite disciplinary inquiries
President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has instructed to conduct a formal study on the public service with the aim of providing quality public service in a short period …
UN calls for over USD 47mn for life-saving assistance to 1.7mn people in Sri Lanka
The United Nations team in Sri Lanka and non-governmental organisations launched a joint Humanitarian Needs and Priorities (HNP) Plan today, calling for …
Sri Lanka imposes curfew under Section 16 of Public Security Ordinance
Curfew has been imposed on the entire country from 7.00 pm Monday (09) to 7.00 am Tuesday (10) in accordance with the provisions of section 16 of the Public …
New US Ambassador to Sri Lanka calls on Foreign Affairs Minister
The newly appointed U.S. Ambassador to Sri Lanka Julie Chung called on Foreign Affairs Minister G.L. Peiris yesterday, at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, …
Foreign Minister Peiris to lead Sri Lanka’s delegation to the UNHRC
The 49th Session of the United Nations Human Rights Council will take place from 28 February to 1 April, 2022 in Geneva. During the Session the UN High …
Mitigating COVID impacts on child development outcomes in SL: World Bank
By Chiyo Kanda , World Bank Country Manager for Maldives and Sri Lanka COVID-19 has resulted in the worst health, social and economic crisis of our time. From …
European Union should press Sri Lanka for repeal of Prevention of Terrorism Act: Human Rights Watch
The Sri Lankan government is using the discredited Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA) to commit prolonged arbitrary detention and torture, Human Rights Watch …
Kuwait Dinar 10mn loan for construction & equipping Faculty of Medicine at Moratuwa University
A medical faculty is to be established in University of Moratuwa to support the human capital, social & economic development of Sri Lanka, by improving the …
Women in Management, IFC and Government of Australia recognise inspiring women from Sri Lanka and Maldives
The ‘Top50’ Professional and Career Women Awards 2021 – hosted by Women in Management (WIM), in collaboration with Women in Work, a partnership …
ADB agrees to reimburse USD 85mn spent for Sinopharm vaccines in Sri Lanka: State Minister
Asian Development Bank has agreed to provide USD 85 million to reimburse the costs of Sinopharm vaccines, State Minister of Production, Supply, and Regulation …
Ceylon Chamber of Commerce Introduces Privilege Card for Members
The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce announced the launch of the Chamber Membership Privilege Card offering members access to an extensive range of privileges and …
University of Kelaniya signs MOU with Ogilvy Digital for new Digital Marketing Degree
The University of Kelaniya signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Ogilvy Digital, the leading digital technology agency in the country to impart its …
UN expert calls for ‘inclusive society’ to end scourge of slavery in Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka has a robust legal framework to tackle contemporary forms of slavery and been making progress in other areas, such as increasing minimum age of …
Sri Lanka detects first Omicron variant case
Sri Lanka’s Health Promotion Bureau has confirmed that the first case of the Omicron variant of the coronavirus was detected in Sri Lanka. Accordingly, a …