NATIONAL PEACE COUNCIL
The anti-Muslim riots in different parts of the country have led to at least two killings and wrecked the lives of thousands of innocent people
Climate change hits the poor hardest. Mozambique’s cyclones prove it
When experts say that the impacts of climate change fall disproportionately on the poor, they are referring to regions like the Sofala province
The US is Now Requiring All Visa Applicants to Hand Over Social Media Account Details
The State Department put new regulations in place for visa applicants on Friday, requiring disclosure of social media accounts, a move that
CALL FOR UPHOLDING UNPREJUDICED LAW
The Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka (HRCSL) complained to the president of the Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL)
BIOMASS POWER PLANT IN DEHIATTAKANDIYA
Vidul Biomass announced that it has completed the construction of its first biomass power plant – the Dehiattakandiya dendro power plant – that is expected
COASTAL OIL SPILL CLEANUP OPERATION
The Marine Environment Protection Authority (MEPA) of Sri Lanka announced that the removal of an oil spill along the coastline from Wellawatte to Mount Lavinia had begun.
SAFEGUARDING NATIONAL SOVEREIGNTY
President Maithripala Sirisena stated that the government was opposed to allowing foreign troops to the country and that this would not be permitted while he held the office of the president.
Donald Trump’s state visit to the UK
The Trumps will spend the next few hours at Winfield House, the US Ambassador's official residence in Regent's Park, central London
TRADE RELATIONS
Asian markets largely tumbled on Monday, tracking global losses as Wall Street clocked its worst month this year with investors opting for safe haven assets
SHUTTER BUZZ
2019 CRICKET WORLD CUP
Japan Lends $500mn at 0.1% with 10 Year Grace Period to Build Colombo Port Eastern Terminal.
As part of the agreement to be signed for the East Container Terminal (ECT) at the Colombo Port, Japan will lend
Travel advisory relaxed by key European countries
Many European countries have relaxed the advisory on Sri Lankan travel. These include the Netherlands, Germany
YOUTH FORUM
Being recognised as the long-lost Garden of Eden and becoming one of the world’s top biodiversity hotspots is good. However, Sri Lanka’s
FINANCIAL SERVICES INDUSTRY
Having enjoyed consistent year on year growth for almost a decade, the financial services industry slowed down considerably in 2018
CORPORATE TRAINING
Throughout their evolution, humans have attempted to upgrade their knowledge, skills, competencies and attitudes, for their survival and growth
INDIA GENERAL ELECTION
Of the 600 million Indians in 29 states and seven union territories who cast their ballot at the recently concluded general election, 43.9 percent returned