Cabinet not briefed on alleged plot to assassinate President

Solheim sees renewable energy opportunities in Sri Lanka’s North

Former Norwegian peace negotiator Erik Solheim sees renewable energy opportunities in Sri Lanka’s once war affected Northern Province. In a post on X, Solheim said that Northern Sri Lanka suffered a lot through the war. “Now Northern Province creates ample opportunities for renewable energy production, as well as Green Hydrogen and Green Ammonia,” he said. Solheim is currently President Ranil Wickremesinghe?s International Climate Advisor. The former peace envoy had said last year that Sri L

08 Jan, 2024

Sri Lanka congratulates Bangladesh PM on polls win

President Ranil Wickremesinghe extended his warmest congratulations and sincere best wishes to Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on the victory of the Awami League at the just concluded Parliamentary Elections and her re-election to the office of Prime Minister. The President said that the electoral triumph achieved by the Awami League is a testament to the trust and confidence bestowed by the people of Bangladesh in Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina?s capable leadership. President Wickremesi

08 Jan, 2024

Cabinet gives nod to establish investment zones in North

Cabinet has approved a proposal to establish new investment zones in Sri Lanka, including in the former war zones in the Northern Province. The Government says Cabinet approved a proposal to establish investment zones?in the Northern, Eastern, Northwestern and Southern Provinces. New investment zones will be established in Mankulam, the Paranthan Chemicals Company Premises and Kankesanturai Cement Corporation Premises as well as in Iranawila, and Trincomalee. The Cabinet has also decided to e

09 Jan, 2024