Woman, two daughters found dead in Anuradhapura

Moody’s changes outlook on Sri Lanka’s rating to negative from stable

Moody’s Investors Service has today affirmed the Government of Sri Lanka’s?foreign currency issuer and senior unsecured sovereign ratings at B1 and changed the outlook to negative?from stable. Moody’s Investors Service said one reason for the downgrading was the?expectation of a further weakening in some of Sri Lanka’s fiscal metrics in an environment of subdued?GDP growth which could lead to renewed balance of payments pressure. The other reason was the possibility that the effectiveness of t

20 Jun, 2016

Queen to honour young person from Sri Lanka with Queen’s young leader award

Her Majesty The Queen will present a Queen?s Young Leaders Award to an exceptional young person from Sri Lanka at a ceremony at Buckingham Palace, London on Thursday 23rd June. As the Commonwealth celebrates The Queen?s 90th birthday, this year?s Award winner, Nushelle De Silva is being recognised by The Queen for taking the lead in transforming the lives of others and making a lasting difference in her community. As a Queen?s Young Leader, she will be representing Sri Lanka as she joins winner

20 Jun, 2016

Ranil says country will go forward under Sirisena’s leadership

Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe today said that the country will go forward under the leadership of President Maithripala Sirisena. He said that President Sirisena will achieve more than what former leaders have achieved in the country. The Prime Minister said that the two main political parties have now united in the best interest of the country. He said under the leadership of the President a major development drive will take place over the next five years. Wickremesinghe also said tha

20 Jun, 2016