FEASIBILITY STUDY ON NEW TRANSPORT LINKS
The Sri Lankan government has completed a pre-feasibility study on inland water transport with support from the Dutch government, amid plans
SEXUAL HARASSMENT IN PUBLIC TRANSPORT
A recent study commissioned by the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) reveals that nearly 90 percent of women travelling in public transport
HIKE IN CONSUMER PRICE INFLATION
The lingering drought has caused Sri Lanka’s consumer price inflation to hit a record high of 6.8 percent in February. Core annual inflation
FARM WORKER SHORTAGE
The National Livestock Development Board (NLDB) is facing a severe shortage of farmworkers, according to its Chairman Professor H. W. Cyril
IMPROVED INDEX PERFORMANCE
The Economist magazine’s Democracy Index places Sri Lanka in 66th place among recognised countries.
CALL FOR SAFETY AT SEA
Sri Lankan authorities are reported to be taking measures to ensure safety at sea, following the recent incident of a boat capsizing off the Katukurunda
CONSTRUCTION LABOUR IMPORTS
Sri Lanka is reportedly weighing its options in terms of importing workers from regional countries to combat a shortage of construction
LOCAL FERTILISER INNOVATION
Local scientists, backed by the National Institute of Fundamental Studies and the National Research Council of Sri Lanka, have introduced
SRI LANKA-INDIA FERRY SERVICE
A ferry service linking Sri Lanka and Tamil Nadu, which was established in 2011 but discontinued due to reduced traffic, is expected
SPOTLIGHT ON HORTICULTURE
Sri Lanka’s Ministry of Sustainable Development and Wildlife is reportedly planning to launch a five-year programme to promote
CANCER RATES IN THE ISLAND
Some 27,873 new patients had registered with the main cancer treatment centres affiliated to nine hospitals in the country in 2016,
HIGHER WAGES FOR EXPAT WORKERS
The minimum salary of an unskilled worker abroad has been increased to US$ 350 a month and that of a skilled worker to US$ 450
COUNSELLING FOR SCHOOLCHILDREN
The Ministry of Education has decided to recruit qualified and experienced teachers as counsellors to deal with the rising number
SAITM GIVEN THE GO-AHEAD
The Appeal Court last week ruled that medical graduates of the South Asian Institute of Technology and Medicine (SAITM) could
INTERNATIONAL-LEVEL CYCLING EVENT
Lanka Sportreizen and the Cycling Federation of Sri Lanka plan to hold an event for cycling enthusiasts to participate and enjoy
UPTICK IN LOCAL FOOTWEAR PRODUCTION
Footwear imports to the country have reduced from 60 percent to 20 percent on the back of an increase in the export of locally
SRI LANKAN ECONOMY AT RISK: OPPOSITION MP
The country’s economy has dropped in many global indices as a result of the corruption in the Central Bank and other unhealthy
TAX ON RICE IMPORTS CUT
Amidst shortages in local rice production, Sri Lanka has cut an import tax on rice, which has in turn increased domestic rice prices,
LAUNCH OF CEYLON TEA PROMOTION
Coinciding with the 150th anniversary of the local tea industry, Sri Lanka is set to launch a new global campaign to promote
TRADE EXPANSION WITH GSP+ FACILITY
Heads of several of European companies along with the Belgian government have indicated interest in strengthening trade links
