Sri Lanka’s current public procurement system based on comprehensive National Procurement Guidelines issued in 2006/7 is being replaced by a new Public Procurement Law later this year, Public Finance Department sources said.

SriLankan Airlines and its subsidiaries catering and ground handling services is being pursued with glitches under the present difficult circumstance of attracting a broad range of potential investors, Aviation Ministry sources said.

Wild Trails yala by Suri” camp site situated in close proximity Yala national park has bagged Booking.com’s Traveller Review Award 2024 for the hard work that goes into a great stay to make every moment special for travelers from Europe and even Far East.

UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk expressed deep concern over Sri Lanka's proposed legislative measures, at the 55th Session of the Human Rights Council, warning of their potential impact on fundamental rights and freedoms.

The government’s decision to cancel a free visa facility granted to Russians and Ukrainians who have remained in Sri Lanka since February 2022 has not been reversed, Public Security Minister Tiran Alles confirmed this week.

The Navy will be deploying a naval ship for the second time as part of the operation to maintain maritime security in international waters.

The Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) has declared thumping profits for 2023, amounting to Rs. 61.2 billion for the Board and Rs. 75.7 billion for the group (which includes other investments), according to its unaudited interim financial statements for the year ended December 31.

Turning the election map upside down the government is set to go back for electoral system and first past the post-polling in line with the public consciousness of the country.

Etihad Airways — the national carrier of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) will increase the frequency of flight operations to Colombo from 1 May 2024.

The Finance Ministry on Thursday (Feb.29) unveiled the Government Action Plan, which was prepared based on the Governance Diagnostic Assessment (GDA) furnished by the International Monetary Fund (IMF).