July 19, 2024
Pravbashini Deshabandu
President Briefs Indian CEOs on Sri Lanka’s Economic Outlook
January 18, 2024President Ranil Wickremesinghe took centre stage in a recent roundtable discussion organized by the Consortium of Indian Industry (CII) and World Economic Forum yesterday (16), unveiling a comprehensive economic vision for Sri Lanka. The President emphasized the successful resolution of supply bottlenecks, the removal of import restrictions and the restoration of foreign exchange liquidity as key factors contributing to sustained economic growth.
Sri Lanka to Introduce One-Day Service for Permanent Driver’s Licenses, Resolve Issuance Issues by October
January 18, 2024Mr. Lasantha Alagiyawanna, the State Minister for Transport, assured that the ongoing issue in the issuance of driver’s licenses will be addressed by October, with a shift towards providing permanent licenses through a one-day service rather than temporary ones.
Today’s weather forecast
January 18, 2024Several spells of showers will occur in North-Central, Eastern and Uva provinces and in Mullaitivu district.
A meeting was held yesterday (16) between the Speaker and the Parliamentary delegation led by the Speaker of the People’s Majlis of Maldives, Hon. Mohamed Aslam, who is visiting Sri Lanka for an official visit at the invitation of the Speaker, Hon. Mahinda Yapa Abeywardana.
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