CID records statement from Rishad over Easter Sunday attacks

US and Sri Lanka discuss defense ties

The United States and Sri Lanka have had talks on the defense relations between both countries. The discussion took place at a meeting between the US Ambassador to Sri Lanka, Alaina B. Teplitz and State Minister of Defence Ruwan Wijewardene. The Defence Ministry said that?State Minister Wijewardene and the US Ambassador had cordial discussions on matters of bilateral importance and mutual relevance during the meeting. (Colombo Gazette)

16 Feb, 2019

PM says talks with TNA based on APRC proposals

Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe says the United National Party (UNP) is having talks with the Tamil National Alliance (TNA) based on the proposals of the All Party Representative Committee (APRC). He says the UNP has not reached any agreement on devolution of powers but is only discussing what was put forward by the APRC, which was formed by?former President Mahinda Rajapaksa. The Prime Minister expressed these views while speaking at an event during a visit to Jaffna today. The Prime Min

14 Feb, 2019

Government to address debt trap in North through new Act

The?Government is to address a debt trap in the North through a new Microfinance Act. Speaking in Jaffna today, Finance Minister Mangala Samaraweera said that the new Microfinance Act that is being drafted would ensure more responsible lenders will be able to operate and consumers will have access to better credit. The new Act will also incorporate financial consumer protection measures. Ongoing efforts to improve financial literacy, led by the Central Bank, will be expanded with renewed vigor

14 Feb, 2019