Nearly 250 Lankans stranded in India
There are approximately 200 to 250 Sri Lankans in India who are presently awaiting repatriation and the Sri Lankan authorities informed The Sunday Morning that despite the ongoing inbound travel ban o Read More »
Controversy over vehicle procurement for MPs: Driven off the road
As the Government continues to be questioned over its controversial luxury vehicle purchases, the Finance Ministry last week reiterated that it would abide by the Cabinet decision taken recently to wi Read More »
‘Discrepancies’ in Covid-19 death stats
Discrepancies in reporting Covid-19-related deaths have been revealed, as the statistics pertaining to deaths issued by the Health Ministry’s Epidemiology Unit were not of the deaths that have been re Read More »
Compensation for victims of adverse weather: Funds allocated while calculations continue
The southwestern monsoon unleashed torrential rains, ravaging 10 districts in the western and southern parts of the country over the past few weeks. Compensation payments for the affected are currentl Read More »
Leveraging innovation for sustainable development in Sri Lanka
Innovation is an essential driver of economic progress. The 2030 agenda for Sustainable Development goes beyond economic growth and requires innovation for sustainability. Process innovation to decoup Read More »
Government holds line on inernational stage, battles dissent at home
Sri Lanka it seems has once again attracted the attention of the international community following the successful completion of the virtually held Sri Lanka Investment Forum last week. Neighbouring In Read More »
MV X-Press Pearl disaster: Fishing permitted again in Negombo Lagoon
Fishing activities in the Negombo Lagoon, which had been specified as a no-fishing zone in the wake of the MV X-Press Pearl disaster, have been allowed to recommence as of yesterday (12), according to Read More »