The government plans to simplify the application process for the President’s Fund, allowing citizens to apply at the Divisional Secretariat Division level, Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya ...

Former parliamentarian Prof. Rajiva Wijesinha said that SLPPer Namal Rajapaksa should have raised USAID operations here much earlier. Prof. Wijesinha said so when The Island sought his take on former ...

Privacy challenges in the rollout of digital ID scheme also come into focus By Sanath Nanayakkare Key officials of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and Asian Development Bank taking ...

WEATHER FORECAST FOR 06 FEBRUARY 2025 Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 06 February 2025 by the Department of Meteorology Misty conditions can be expected at some places in Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, Uva ...

By Saman Indrajith The SJB yesterday accused the JVP/NPP-led government of having violated tender procedures in awarding a contract for a 50 MW Mannar Wind Farm project to Dhammika Perera’s Fentons.

Dr Sirimewan Dharmaratne, former Senior Analyst, HMRC, UK. Although this may not be doable at all times, it is possible to retrospectively assess the economic impact of crucial decisions. While ...

Nationalist Organisations have strongly objected to government providing refugee status to Rohingyas from Myanmar. In an open letter to Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Ananda ...

The government yesterday (05) announced the guaranteed prices at which the Paddy Marketing Board (PMB) will purchase paddy from farmers, during a special media briefing. The guaranteed prices are as ...

Former Health Minister and researcher on chronic kidney disease in agricultural communities Dr. Channa Jayasumana, participated as the Chief Guest of the Ramlila Festival held at Bargarh district, ...

The US’ reported withdrawal from the UNHRC and some other vital UN agencies could be seen as a fillip to anti-democratic and ...

Rex Clementine in Galle Having taken an unassailable 1-0 lead in the two-match Test series against Sri Lanka, Australia fear ...

The JVP-led NPP government has announced certified prices of paddy at long last. Minister of Agriculture K. D. Lalkantha said yesterday that the Paddy Marketing Board (PMB) would purchase nadu, samba ...