Central Bank Governor resigns

Four people tested in Sri Lanka for coronavirus cleared

Four people tested in Sri Lanka for the coronavirus have been cleared. The four people were tested for suspected symptoms of the virus but initial tests found they were not infected by the coronavirus. Further test are to be carried out. Two people, including a Chinese woman, were initially admitted to the Infectious Diseases Hospital (IDH) yesterday on suspicion of being infected with the coronavirus. A Chinese tourist and a Sri Lankan who returned to the country from Wuhan were admitted to

26 Jan, 2020

US notes strategic importance of Sri Lanka in Indo-Pacific region

The United States has noted the strategic importance of Sri Lanka in the Indo-Pacific region. Speaking to reporters in Washington, Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for South And Central Asian Affairs Alice Wells said that during her recent visit to Sri Lanka with Lisa Curtis, the Deputy Assistant to the US President, from the NSC, they had productive meetings with President Gotabaya Rajapaksa, Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa and others. “In our meeting with the president, Lisa Cu

26 Jan, 2020

Chitrasena, Dassanayake awarded highest civilian award in India

Dr Vajira Chitrasena and the late Prof Indra Dassanayake, two daughters of Sri Lanka have been awarded the Padma Shri, one of the highest civilian awards in India. The award has been given to them for their pioneering contributions in their field of work and to India Sri Lanka ties, the Indian High Commission in Colombo said today. Padma Shri Awards are one of the highest civilian awards in India, and are conferred on the recommendations made by the Padma Awards Committee, which is constituted

26 Jan, 2020