Sri Lanka’s export earning up 12.9-pct from Jan-Jul
Earnings from exports increased in July 2022, while import expenditure declined for the fifth consecutive month, on a year-on-year basis. The notable decline …
Sri Lanka President steps down officially
Sri Lanka's Parliamentary Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardena said President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has officially stepped down from his post. He made the …
Take speedy actions to ensure food security: President instructs officials
Steps to formulate a National Fertilizer Policy expeditiously….Uncultivated government lands for young farmers...Cultivation Promotion Week for all provinces …
Nine cabinet ministers sworn in before President
Nine new Cabinet Ministers of the All-Party Government were sworn in before President Gotabaya Rajapaksa at the President's House in Colombo this morning (20). …
Sri Lanka rejects motion on alleged genocide adopted in Canadian Parliament
Sri Lanka notes with regret the adoption of a motion in the Canadian Parliament on the alleged genocide of Tamils in Sri Lanka and recognizing May 18 as Tamil …
Sri Lanka CB maintains policy rates
The Monetary Board of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka, at its meeting held on 18 May 2022, decided to maintain the Standing Deposit Facility Rate (SDFR) and the …
“I will resign if political stability is not achieved soon” CB Governor
Sri Lanka's Central Bank Governor Nandalal Weerasinghe says without political stability in the island, the bank’s steps towards the revival of the nation’s …
Secretaries appointed to Ministries of Defence, Public Security and Finance
Three Secretaries have been appointed to the Ministries of Defence, Public Security and Finance from yesterday (10) to ensure the normalcy of the livelihood of …
Protests at the Naval Base in Trinco
A protest erupted outside the Trincomalee Naval Base as reports have said that former prime minister Mahinda Rajapaksa and some of his family members have …
IGP orders CID to probe attack on “Temple Trees and Galle Face Green”
The Inspector General Of Police has ordered the Criminal Investigations Department to immediately initiate investigations into the incident in which a group of …
Sri Lanka imposes curfew under Section 16 of Public Security Ordinance
Curfew has been imposed on the entire country from 7.00 pm Monday (09) to 7.00 am Tuesday (10) in accordance with the provisions of section 16 of the Public …
Sri Lanka PM steps down triggering cabinet resignations following month long protests
Cabinet Ministers have begun to resign following the resignation of the Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa from his post. Channa Jayasumana and Widura …
How is an economic crisis affecting people?
People across Sri Lanka are struggling to get hold of daily essentials as the country faces its worst economic crisis in decades. Sri Lanka is mired in public …
SriLankan Airlines suspends flights to Moscow
SriLankan Airlines announces the suspension of operations between Sri Lanka and Moscow, Russia with effect from today due to operational restrictions that are …
LAN channels Rs.150Mn into tech startups: Currently evaluating 5-10 startups
Sri Lanka’s first Angel Fund has, to date, channelled investments up to Rs. 150 Million cumulatively into four home-grown startups - Niftron, Magicbit, …
Indian External Affairs Minister calls on President
Indian External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar who is on a three-day official visit to Sri Lanka called on President Gotabaya Rajapaksa Monday. Dr. …
Interview: Resilience, creativity and talent will make Sri Lankan apparel thrive globally
Sri Lanka’s apparel sector contributes 6% to the country’s GDP and accounts for almost half of all merchandise exports. The sector provides direct …
Will continuously support Sri Lanka’s development: ADB President
Asian Development Bank (ADB) President Masatsugu Asakawa and Sri Lanka President Gotabaya Rajapaksa met Thursday (10th) in Colombo and it was reaffirmed by the …
“Opposition calls on Govt for urgent dialogue with them,” MP Harsha
Opposition parliamentarians have urged President Gotabaya Rajapaksa to initiate a dialogue with them to better understand the current economic issues facing …
“Growing sense of insecurity among people despite years of development growth,” UN report
Global development progress does not automatically lead to a greater sense of security, according to a new United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) report …