UPFA faces split, members discuss new alliance

CID investigates use of UNICEF van to transport Keheliya from prison

An investigation has been launched over the use of a UNICEF van to transport former Minister Keheliya Rambukwella from remand prison to court. The Criminal Investigations Department (CID) has launched the investigation after the UNICEF van, donated to transport women and children, was used to transport the former Minister. A complaint had been filed against the prison authorities over the use of the van. Rambukwella, former Health Ministry Secretary Janaka Chandragupta and 5 others have been

19 Mar, 2024

ADB approves $100M loan to provide Sri Lankan SMEs more access to finance

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $100 million loan to provide small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Sri Lanka more access to finance and build their resilience to external shocks, such as the economic crisis and climate change. ?SMEs play a critical role in Sri Lanka?s economy, contributing 52% to the country?s gross domestic product and employ 45% of the population,? said ADB Senior Financial Sector Specialist Manohari Gunawardhena. ?It is therefore important to provide S

18 Mar, 2024

Sri Lanka signs MoU with Microsoft to include AI in school curriculum

The Ministry of Education (MOE) in Sri Lanka and Microsoft have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to usher in a new era of education by enabling the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) into Sri Lanka?s national school curriculum. This collaborative effort aims to transform the education system in the country, with the pilot testing phase beginning from grade eight and above. The MoU signing also includes the provision of the Microsoft 365 platform whic

20 Mar, 2024