Political and Social News
Many positive steps taken to promote transparency and good governance: President
Many positive steps have been taken including the establishment of sectoral oversight committees and a budget office in Parliament to promote transparency and good governance, President Ranil Wickremesinghe said.
Russia to strengthen economic and security ties with Sri Lanka
Russian Security Council Secretary Nikolay Patrushev held meetings with President Ranil Wickremesinghe, and other senior government officials.
Customs detect Rs.60 Mn worth drugs from US, Canada
Sri Lanka Customs detected parcels containing psychedelic drugs worth over Rs.60 million sent from the USA and Canada at a local courier agency today.
Govt extends the deadline for Rf Q to sell Sri Lankan Airlines
Prospective bidders for the losses and debt-saddled Sri Lankan Airlines will have more time with the Government extending the deadline for Request for Qualification (RfQ) to 9 January next year.
Brazil keen to boost trade and economic relations with Sri Lanka
Brazilian officials assured their willingness to further expand relations with Sri Lanka in diverse field’s vis-à-vis trade, investment, tourism and also in the service sector, etc.
SL National Evaluation Monitoring Committee to operate from 2024
The governmt is to establish a National Evaluation Monitoring Committee to enhance governance and transparency.
Sri Lanka to receive about $600mn ADB funding post-IMF approval
Sri Lanka will get about $600 million, on a staggered basis, from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) after the International Monetary Fund (IMF) releases the second tranche of a $2.9 billion bailout for the crisis-hit country, an official said on Tuesday.
Sri Lanka to receive about $600mn ADB funding post-IMF approval
Sri Lanka will get about $600 million, on a staggered basis, from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) after the International Monetary Fund (IMF) releases the second tranche of a $2.9 billion bailout for the crisis-hit country, an official said on Tuesday.
Sri Lanka Parliament to be prorogued in January?
President Ranil Wickremesinghe is reported to be mulling prorogation of Parliament by the middle of January, next year.
Drive carefully on upcountry roads, warns Nuwara Eliya DMC
Nuwara Eliya District Disaster Management Centre has warned drivers to be cautious of possible dangers when motoring along upcountry roads due to the prevailing heavy rainfall.