Colombo East Container Terminal to open to private operators
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake said the state will keep ownership of the East Container Terminal while shipping lines and investors help run…
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Cabinet adds Rs. 7.5 billion to RE-MSME PLUS loan scheme
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved Rs. 7.5 billion more for the RE-MSME PLUS Loan Scheme after its initial Rs. 30 billion…
President announces 75 new Ceylon Petroleum Corporation fuel stations
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake announced plans for 75 new Ceylon Petroleum Corporation fuel stations and said diesel supplies are secured until December.
President says Sri Lanka has not ruled out new IMF programme
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake said on Monday that Sri Lanka has not ruled out a new International Monetary Fund (IMF) programme once…
President alleges drug money funds media and protests against government
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake told a rally in Nikaweratiya that drug trafficking money is being used to fund campaigns against his government.
Teacher starting salary to rise to Rs. 65,000 in January
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake said starting pay for teachers will rise to Rs. 65,000 and for doctors to Rs. 94,000 in January…
Dissanayake says India accepts Katchatheevu belongs to Sri Lanka
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake said India has told its Supreme Court that Katchatheevu belongs to Sri Lanka, at a rally in the…
President says government will revise private fuel company agreements
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake said on Sunday the government will revise agreements that limit action against private fuel retailers over prices.
President welcomes India’s Katchatheevu assurance
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has welcomed India's assurance that it will not reopen the maritime agreements covering Katchatheevu Island.
President to open Sri Lanka Economic and Investment Summit 2026
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake is to inaugurate the two-day summit organised by The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce at the Shangri-La Colombo.