Central Bank of Sri Lanka Lowers Key Interest Rates
The Monetary Policy Board of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka, in its meeting on July 23, 2024, decided to
Secret Service Director Resigns Amid Fallout from Assassination Attempt on Ex-President Trump
Kimberly Cheatle, Director of the Secret Service since August 2022, announced her resignation on Tuesday following the assassination attempt on
Labour Ministry Cancels Wage Increase for Plantation Workers; New Gazette Directs Payments Through Wages Board
The Labour Ministry has issued a new Gazette cancelling the previous notification that had increased the daily wage of plantation
UAE Court Sentences 57 Bangladeshis to Long Prison Terms for Protests
A court in the United Arab Emirates has sentenced 57 Bangladeshis to long prison terms for participating in protests against
President Issues Extraordinary Gazette Calling Armed Forces for Public Order Maintenance
An extraordinary gazette has been issued, calling upon all members of the armed forces to maintain public order, effective from
Cabinet Approves Relief Program for Individuals Who Have Pawned Gold Jewelry
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved a proposal to provide relief to individuals who have pawned gold jewelry in banks.
Sri Lanka’s Inflation Rises to 2.4% in June, Impacting Transport, Alcohol, and Tobacco Costs
Sri Lanka’s inflation increased to 2.4% in June, up from 1.6% in May, according to the national consumer price index.
Committee Focuses on Enhancing PET Plastic Bottle Recycling with QR Code System
The Sectoral Oversight Committee (SOC) on Environment, Natural Resources, and Sustainable Development has turned its attention to the process of
Public Sector Salary Discrepancies Committee Now Accepting Proposals
The committee responsible for addressing salary discrepancies in the public sector has begun accepting suggestions for updating salary benefits. The
Elon Musk Expected in Sri Lanka Next Month to Launch Starlink Internet Service
Elon Musk is likely to arrive in Sri Lanka next month to launch his Starlink satellite-based internet service, an official