A special discussion on the next steps to be taken in view of the situation arising from the conflict in the Middle East was held yesterday afternoon (15) under the patronage of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake. During the meeting, attention was drawn to the disruptions affecting energy supply networks, including coal, gas and oil, caused…
Sri Lanka was able to conclude its participation at the ITB 2026 on a successful note, attracting visitors both German and from all across the European Region. The Sri Lanka Pavilion was a major attraction throughout the entire event, with its traditional dance performances, culture and glamour, and the myriad of Travel opportunities and Tourism…
Reuters – Asian markets were in a wary mood on Monday as hostilities in the Gulf kept oil prices elevated, complicating an inflation outlook that should keep most central banks on pause at policy meetings this week, barring one possible hike. In a possible hint of hope, the Wall Street Journal reported the Trump administration…
Reuters – Oil prices could extend gains at Monday’s open as the U.S.-Israeli war against Iran entered a third week, putting oil infrastructure at risk and keeping the Strait of Hormuz shut in the world’s largest supply disruption. U.S. President Donald Trump threatened further strikes on Iran’s Kharg Island oil export hub, drawing a defiant response of…
A discussion between President Anura Kumara Dissanayake and ministry secretaries, along with several heads of institutions, was held today (15) at the Presidential Secretariat regarding issues that have arisen in maintaining essential services properly in light of the emerging war situation in the Middle East. Special attention was given to sectors such as health, education,…
A Japanese delegation comprising 11 members, who arrived in Sri Lanka for tourism promotion under the coordination of Connaissance De Ceylan, one of the country’s leading tourism companies, visited the Presidential Secretariat Saturday morning (14). The primary objective of the delegation is to study and gain a deeper understanding of Sri Lanka’s people’s history, the…
A special workshop aimed at raising awareness among government executive officers on the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to transform the public service into a more productive and efficient institution was held recently (12) at the auditorium of the Ratnapura District Secretariat. The workshop, titled “AI for Transforming Public Service,” was organised under the guidance…
MAC HOLDINGS (PVT) LTD has donated Rs. 5 million to the Government’s ‘Rebuilding Sri Lanka’ Fund, established to provide relief to communities affected by Cyclone Ditwah. The cheque was handed over Friday afternoon (13) at the Presidential Secretariat by Managing Director/Chairman of MAC HOLDINGS (PVT) LTD, Andre Fernando, to Secretary to the President, Dr. Nandika…
Oilprice.com – Investment banks are scrambling to revise up their oil price forecasts as the Middle East war cripples supply from the most important oil-producing region, with some expecting oil to surge to $150 per barrel or even higher if the Strait of Hormuz remains off limits for tanker traffic for several weeks. Analysts at Macquarie warned of…
Sri Lanka recorded the highest number of tourist arrivals in history during the first two months of 2026, although tourism earnings declined during the same period, according to official data. Figures show that 277,327 tourists arrived in January 2026 while 279,328 visitors arrived in February, making them the two months with the highest tourist arrivals…
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