World Bank predicts 5.3% growth for next 3 years
In its latest Global Economic Prospects report, the World Bank predicts Sri Lanka's economic growth will pick up to 5.3 percent in this year and in both 2017 and 2018 despite ..
Searching of Next of Kin of Deceased Persons Abroad
Sri Lankan Embassies in Lebanon, Thailand, Saudi Arabia and Jordan have informed the Consular Affairs Division, Ministry of Foreign Affairs that the following employed persons have..
Govt. begins reconstruction work after fire at Kosgama Army Camp
Sri Lanka Army has commenced the reconstruction of damaged houses, removal of debris of the Kosgama fire, cleaning of the affected water resources and to estimate the damage on civ..
Parliament adjourned
Speaker Karu Jayasuriya adjourned the Parliament a short while ago due to a malfunction of the microphone system. According to sources, the out-of-date microphones and the speaker..
Central Bank clears Governor
Central Bank (CBSL) in a clarification on expenses incurred by the Governor rejects media reports of “misusing public funds.” "The expenses relating to all official duties and eve..
MOD request public to reject misleading rumours
Ministry of Defence (MOD) requested the public to ignore rumours and news from unconfirmed sources relating to unexpected explosion at Kosgama Salawa Ammunition Storage unfortunate..
Sri Lankan Tea
The tea sector in Sri Lanka has always been a vital component of her economy. It is also the country's largest employer providing employment both directly and indirectly to over one million people. It also contributes a significant amount to Government revenue and to the gross domestic product. Ceylon tea from Sri Lanka, acclaimed as the best tea in [...]
Sri Lanka’s Foreign Investment Policy
Foreign ownership is welcome in almost all sectors of the economy, except a few regulated areas. Investors are permitted to repatriate 100% of their profits and exempted from most of the exchange control regulations. They can also enjoy preferential tax benefits and constitutional guarantees on their investment. Sri Lanka: A Regional Trading Hub Being strategically located at the [...]
Sri Lankans in UAE celebrate country’s 68th Independence Day
The 68 th Independence Day celebration was ceremonially held on Thursday 4 th February 2016 at the Consulate General premises with a large gathering of Sri Lankan expatriates living in Dubai & Northern Emirates. Sri Lanka Consul General for Dubai & Northern Emirates, Charitha Yattogoda inaugurated the ceremony hoisting the National Flag followed by singing [...]