Sri Lanka Developments
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Sri Lanka is launching a new app for migrant workers to report grievances, while a photography exhibition showcases China-Sri Lanka friendship. Separately, India donated $5 million in equipment to the Sri Lankan Army, and the opposition threatens a no-confidence vote over judicial delays.
Sri Lanka Ports Authority removes managing director from post
Ganaka Hemachandra has been removed as managing director of the Sri Lanka Ports Authority with immediate effect. Ports and Civil Aviation Minister Anura Karunatilaka signed the written notice informing him of the decision. Hemachandra was appointed managing director after the current National People’s Power government came to power and Vijitha Herath became ports minister. Port trade unions later …
Sri Lanka begins reconstruction of 296 small reservoirs
Sri Lanka has started reconstruction work on 296 small reservoirs under a World Bank-supported program, the Agriculture Ministry said. The project involves an investment of more than 5.8 billion Sri L…
Sri Lankan Cabinet approves amendments to quarantine and disease prevention law
Sri Lanka’s Cabinet has approved a review committee for amendments to the country’s Quarantine and Prevention of Diseases Ordinance, the main law governing infectious-disease control and quarantine me…
Sri Lankan president convenes talks on mineral industry development
Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake chaired a discussion on developing the country’s mineral industry under the export-focused 2026 National Mineral Policy. The meeting took place at the Pre…
