Tag: Sri Lanka

Sri Lankans urged to use electricity sparingly as demand spikes due to dry weather

Usually, electricity consumption increases during dry periods in Sri Lanka as people use electric fans and air conditioning to keep cool, energy experts say.

February 19, 2024

“Special day for 3 friendly countries in Indian Ocean region”: PM Modi on launch of UPI services in Sri Lanka, Mauritius

As launch took place, the first UPI transaction was conducted by an Indian national in Mauritius. Separately, an Indian national in Sri Lanka also conducted the first UPI transaction.

February 12, 2024

“Lord Ram’s birthplace has returned to its glory days”: Sri Lankan MP after Ayodhya visit

Earlier, on Thursday, a delegation from Fiji, led by Deputy Prime Minister Biman Prasad, embarked on a spiritual journey to Ayodhya to experience the divinity around the grand abode of Lord Ram.

February 10, 2024

Sri Lanka faces challenges to achieve economic stability in 2024: President

Wickremesinghe urged Sri Lankans to strive to make the New Year a prosperous one through responsible and dedicated efforts.

January 1, 2024

Dengue kills 50 in Sri Lanka in 2023

According to the NDCU on Friday, 84,038 dengue patients have been reported so far in the country.

December 23, 2023

Sri Lanka to reduce electricity tariff in Jan 2024 amid increasing hydropower generation

Sri Lanka is now producing more than 60 per cent of its electricity through hydropower, according to the CEB data.

December 20, 2023

Sri Lanka’s Prez underlines rise of Asian armed forces

He emphasized the need for a broader international perspective in military education and highlighted the evolving global landscape.

December 15, 2023

Sri Lanka faces nationwide power outage

The power failure occurred at around 5 p.m. on Saturday, and electricity supply has been restored to several areas.

December 10, 2023

Sri Lanka to establish first of its kind university on fire fighting

Workers' remittances have been a key pillar of Sri Lanka's foreign currency earnings.

August 21, 2023

Sri Lanka to relax import restrictions on transport vehicles

Official data show that Sri Lanka's total import expenditure in 2022 amounted to over 18 billion US dollars, recording a decline of 11.4 per cent from 2021.

August 13, 2023