Tag: SL Government

The Government has accorded priority to the modernization of the agriculture sector in its bid to create it as an effective, sustainable and profitable livelihood and also serve the competitive international markets amidst the ill effects of previous regime’s organic farming countrywide.

Government is set to install digital gates at its main Banadaranaike International Airport (BIA) to automate immigration controls and enable travelers to board and disembark from flights faster, Minister of Civil Aviation Nimal Siripala de Silva disclosed.

Sri Lankan economy continues to battle through the worst economic crisis on record facing an unsustainable debt and severe balance of payments crisis, which is having a negative impact on growth and poverty, Central Bank’s weekly economic indicator report revealed.

The prospect of receiving International Monetary Fund ‘Extended Fund Facility (IFF) facility in January and the first quarter of this year is vanishing as the government is still grappling to get assurance from its external creditors for debt restructuring, international analytical reports highlighted.

Sri Lanka has initiated a campaign to promote Community Based Tourism providing opportunity for travelers to explore the real local habitats, wildlife, and celebrates respects traditional cultures and rituals.