Construction of Kadawatha–Mirigama section of Central Expressway resumes today
Construction of Kadawatha–Mirigama section of Central Expressway resumes today
By SMW Kodithuwakku
The construction of the Kadawatha to Mirigama section of the Central Expressway is scheduled to officially resume today (17), under the patronage of President Anura...
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Digitalization, SME support & new insurance schemes highlighted in pre-budget talks with banking sector
Digitalization, SME support & new insurance schemes highlighted in pre-budget talks with banking sector
By SMW Kodithuwakku
A pre-budget discussion on the Banking, Finance and Insurance Sector was held at the Presidential Secretariat, chaired by the Minister of Labour and Deputy Minister...
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CEB workers launch ‘sick leave’ trade union action today
CEB workers launch ‘sick leave’ trade union action today
By SMW Kodithuwakku
Employees of the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) have decided to report sick today (17) as part of a trade union action. Chairman of the CEB...
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World Bank commends Sri Lanka’s current economic programme
World Bank commends Sri Lanka’s current economic programme
By SMW Kodithuwakku
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has met Johannes Zutt, the Vice President for the South Asia Region of the World Bank Group and a delegation of...
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Cloudy skies, several spells of showers expected in several areas today
Cloudy skies, several spells of showers expected in several areas today
By SMW Kodithuwakku
Cloudy skies can be expected over most parts of the island today (16), the Department of Meteorology said.
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Sri Lanka makes $503 million in debt service payments in first half 2024

Sri Lanka makes $503 million in debt service payments in first half 2024

By SMW Kodithuwakku on November 1, 2024

The external debt of the government as of end of June 2024 amounted to USD 37.5 billion, according to the Mid-Year Fiscal Position Report issued…