First Recipient of Genetically Modified Pig Kidney Transplant Dies Two Months After Procedure
Richard “Rick” Slayman, aged 62, who underwent a groundbreaking genetically modified pig kidney transplant in March, has passed away, Massachusetts
Migrant Workers’ Remittances Surpass $2 Billion in the First Four Months of the Year
In the first four months of this year, migrant workers have collectively sent a staggering $2.079 billion through the banking
China’s Defense Industry Faces Criticism for Exporting Malfunctioning Military Equipment
Fitch Ratings yesterday announced it has affirmed the rating on SriLankan Airlines Government-Guaranteed bonds at ‘C’. The US$ 175 million
Supreme Court Begins Hearing Petitions Challenging Clauses of Sri Lanka Electricity Bill
The hearing of petitions filed before the Supreme Court, seeking an order declaring certain clauses of the Sri Lanka Electricity
(CoPF) Maintains Silence on Visa Fiasco, Citing Sensitivity: CoPF Chairman Harsha de Silva
“The examination of the Sri Lanka visa outsourcing contract began at the CoPF in Parliament today. We will meet again
Reserve Expansion Surpasses US$ 5 Billion Milestone in April, Highest in Over Three Years
Sri Lanka’s gross official reserves have surged past the US$ 5.0 billion mark for the first time since December
Emirates to Introduce A350 Aircraft on Colombo Route from September 2024
Emirates Airlines announced yesterday that Colombo will be among the initial destinations served by its new A350 aircraft, set to
Government Approves Development of 484 Megawatt Wind Power Stations in Mannar and Pooneryn
The government has given the go-ahead for the development of 484 Megawatt wind power stations in Mannar and Pooneryn, marking
IFC Signals Commitment to Supporting Sri Lanka’s Reforms and Growth Agenda
Concluding a two-day visit, Riccardo Puliti, IFC’s Vice President for Asia Pacific, affirmed IFC’s dedication to backing Sri Lanka’s ongoing
Cabinet Decides to Maintain US $50 Fee for 30-Day Visas for Foreigners Visiting Sri Lanka
At the Cabinet meeting held today (06), it was resolved to uphold the current US $50 fee for a 30-day