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President Ranil Wickremesinghe expressed his dedication to fostering an economic landscape in the nation that would prevent future struggles among its citizens. Emphasizing the swift reconstruction of the economy within a mere two-year span, he underscored his resolve to elevate the standard of living by fortifying the economy s resilience. MORE..
25 Apr 2024 (11:45 PM)
At least 118 inmates escaped from prison after heavy rains on Wednesday night damaged the facility in Suleja near the Nigerian capital, a prison service spokesperson said. MORE..
25 Apr 2024 (5:22 PM)
The Japanese International Cooperation Agency (JICA) has agreed to commence the second phase of the Anuradhapura North Water Supply Project, says State Minister of Finance Shehan Semasinghe. MORE..
25 Apr 2024 (4:52 PM)
Chinese state energy giant Sinopec is pushing for greater access to Sri Lanka s market, where rival India is also seeking to expand its presence, as it looks to build its first fully-controlled overseas refinery, reflecting a change in the firm s global strategy to compensate for slowing demand growth at home. MORE..
25 Apr 2024 (7:20 PM)
The Japanese Government has provided a grant of US$3 million through the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), to strengthen inland fisheries and improve rural livelihoods in partnership with the Ministry of Fisheries of Sri Lanka. MORE..
26 Apr 2024 (12:09 AM)
