FOREIGN ASSISTANCE
The Uttara Devi intercity express train with a new Indian funded power set ventured on its maiden journey from Colombo Fort to Kankesanthurai
ATTACK INQUIRY
Two peacekeepers from Sri Lanka died and six were wounded in central Mali Friday when their vehicle hit a mine, the UN said, urging a swift
STATE FUNDING
US Senate leaders from both parties met Thursday in a renewed bid to end a monthlong shutdown as the White House signalled its
APPAREL TECHNOLOGY
Sri Lanka’s textile and handloom sector is to receive a major upgrade after decades with the introduction of the Jacquard loom.
GLOBAL FORUM
The Jaffna International Trade Fair (JITF) is scheduled to take place between 25 and 27 January, and for the 10th consecutive year. It is
WAR ON DRUGS
President Maithripala Sirisena inaugurated National Drug Prevention Week at an event held at Mullaitivu Maha Vidyalayam. The programme is aimed at preventing
REGIONAL MARKETS
Asian markets on Monday built on last week’s rally as investors cheered a report that China had offered to eliminate its massive trade
ASSAULT INQUIRY
Sri Lankan authorities Thursday launched an investigation into the country’s newest prison after a video leaked on social media showed
CLIMATE CHANGE
Sri Lanka is ranked second in terms of the countries most affected by extreme weather conditions in the past 20 years, according to
GLOBAL FUNDING
In a special statement, Managing Director of the IMF Christine Lagarde said the global lending body is ready to support Sri Lanka and will resume programme discussions in February.
REGIONAL MARKETS
Hong Kong led a selloff across Asian markets Monday as profit takers moved in following a six day rally while dealers were also spooked
DEBT CONUNDRUM
Sri Lanka’s prime minister said Thursday the country was struggling to pay back its ballooning foreign debt, blaming a recent political
DEMOCRACY INDEX
Sri Lanka’s ranking in the Democracy Index fell to 71st place in 2018 – nine spots below the 2017 ranking – with an overall score of 6.19. The drop is attributed
RESEARCH OUTPUT
The Ministry of Science, Technology and Research plans to partner with the private sector to focus on technology research by collaborating
GEOSPATIAL DATA
The Information and Communication Technology Agency (ICTA) of Sri Lanka launched the National Spatial Data Infrastructure (NSDI)
TRADE WARS
US negotiators on Monday headed into talks with Chinese counterparts as the two countries seek a deal to end a trade war that has
REGIONAL MARKETS
Hong Kong, China | AFP | Friday 1/4/2019 – There was no respite for Asian investors Friday as most regional markets suffered more losses
GLOBAL WARMING
The World Bank is to invest US$ 200 billion to help countries reduce greenhouse gas emissions and adapt to climate change. This falls
WILDLIFE FORENSICS
Crime scene investigation (CSI) expert and founder of Serendipity Wildlife Foundation Ravi Perera, along with the Wildlife and Nature
STATE DEADLOCK
Washington, United States | AFP | Sunday 12/30/2018 – The paralysis triggered by the US government shutdown could have unexpected
