General LNP - Fitch affirms Sri Lanka at ‘Restricted Default’
Fitch Ratings has affirmed Sri Lanka’s Long-Term Foreign-Currency Issuer Default Rating (IDR) at ‘RD’ (Restricted Default) and Long-Term Local-Currency IDR at…
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Politics LNP - President says IMF discussions will resume, debt restructuring to continue
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake says that his government firmly believes that Sri Lanka’s economy needs to be stabilized before making structural changes to…
Politics LNP - Sri Lanka’s General Election on November 14 Sri Lanka’s General Election on November 14
The President of Sri Lanka, Anura Kumara Dissanayake, issued an Extraordinary Gazette notification today (24) announcing the dissolution of the Parliament,…
Politics LNP - Harini Amarasuriya: 7 things to know about Sri Lanka’s first female PM in 25 years
Days after getting a new President, Sri Lanka on Tuesday got Harini Amarasuriya as its new Prime Minister who became the first woman leader to hold the post…
Technology LNP - Sri Lanka’s new three-member Cabinet appointed
Sri Lanka’s new three-member Cabinet of Ministers was sworn-in before President Anura Kumara Dissanayake at the Presidential Secretariat in Colombo, a short…
Technology LNP - CSE’s ASPI gains over 130 points
The All Share Price Index (ASPI) of the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) rose by 130.3 points, reaching 11,096.81 at the close of trading today, January 23. The…
Politics LNP - IMF to work with Sri Lanka’s new president, welcomes creditor agreement
(Reuters) - The International Monetary Fund welcomed on Monday last week’s announcement of an agreement in principle between Sri Lanka and a group of its…
Sports LNP - Sri Lanka climbs to third in ICC World Test Championship points table
Sri Lanka beat New Zealand by 63 runs on Monday (September 23) to win the first Test of the ongoing two-match series. In the series opener played at Galle…
Politics LNP - District-wise final results of Anura and Sajith
The district-wise final results of the two main candidates following the counting of preferences results has been released. Accordingly, the total votes…
Politics LNP - “I handover to you with much love, the dear child called Sri Lanka” – Ranil to president-elect Anura
In a special address, President Ranil Wickremesinghe expressed his deep gratitude to the people of Sri Lanka for the mandate granted during the 21st…
Politics LNP - Anura Kumara Dissanayake elected President of Sri Lanka
National People’s Power (NPP) presidential candidate Anura Kumara Dissanayake has been elected as the 9th Executive President of Sri Lanka. The election…
Sports LNP - Kamindu Mendis slams 4th Test century, equals world Test record
Sri Lankan batsman Kamindu Mendis scored his 4th Test Century while playing against New Zealand in the 1st Test at Galle, and he also equaled a world Test…
Sports LNP - Cricket Australia bans ex-Sri Lankan cricketer Dulip Samaraweera for 20 years
Cricket Australia (CA) has banned former Sri Lankan Test player Dulip Samaraweera for 20 years after he “committed a serious breach” of the organisation’s code…
Politics LNP - HC freezes two luxury apartments purchased by Keheliya’s son
The Colombo High Court has issued an order preventing the use of two luxury apartments located in the Colpetty area which had been purchased by Ramitha…
Travel LNP - Anura Kumara outlines plans for IT growth, tourism boost, and agri independence
Presidential candidate of the National People’s Power (NPP), Anura Kumara Dissanayake, has outlined his ambitious economic plans, including a goal to generate…
Politics LNP - Sajith says exam paper leaks will be resolved under his govt
The Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) presidential candidate Sajith Premadasa says that the injustice faced by the children who sat for the Grade 5 Scholarship…
Politics LNP - Sri Lanka to exit bankruptcy after tomorrow’s talks with sovereign bondholders - President
President Ranil Wickremesinghe announced that a crucial discussion between the Government of Sri Lanka and international sovereign bondholders will take place…
Politics LNP - Anura Kumara assures diesel subsidy for fishermen under NPP govt
The Presidential Candidate of the National People’s Power (NPP), Anura Kumara Dissanayake, stated that under an NPP government, fishermen would receive a…
Politics LNP - ‘How can we trust leaders who refuse to admit past mistakes?’ - President Ranil
President Ranil Wickremesinghe stated that all political parties, except his own, are responsible for the current state of the country. He accused the JVP of…
Business LNP - Sri Lanka to lift all vehicle import restrictions by February 2025
Sri Lanka’s Cabinet of Ministers has decided to lift all vehicle import restrictions by February 2025, according to Foreign Minister Ali Sabry. “With the…
Crime LNP - Price of Essential Food Items Tripled Since 2022- Dr. Chandrasiri
Director of Socio- Economics and Planning at the Department of Agriculture, Dr. Chamila Chandrasiri said there has been a threefold hike in prices of essential…
Politics LNP - Plans underway to keep security beefed up post Presidential election
Plans are underway to keep security beefed up islandwide following the post-election period in order to maintain law and order and uphold democracy, the Daily…
Politics LNP - Australia plans a minimum age limit for social media use
CNN - Australia intends to set a minimum age limit for children to use social media, citing concerns about mental and physical health. The plan has…
General LNP - USD 577.5 million received from expatriate workers during August
The amount of remittance sent to Sri Lanka in August this year has increased by 11 percent when compared with August of last year, the Bureau of Foreign…