General Sri Lanka Lifts State of Emergency Imposed in Wake of Cyclone Ditwah
Sri Lanka has officially brought an end to the state of emergency that was declared following the devastation caused by Cyclone Ditwah, marking a significant…
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General Sri Lanka Air Force Unit Rescues 14 Survivors Following Deadly Attack in Central Africa
A Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) aviation unit serving under the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission has carried out a life-saving…
General World Bank Approves $150 Million to Back Sri Lanka's Ongoing Economic Reform Drive
The World Bank's Board of Executive Directors has approved a financing package of $150 million aimed at supporting Sri Lanka's economic reform agenda, the…
General Sugeeshwara Bandara Remanded Further as Bail Decision Pushed to July 8
Sugeeshwara Bandara, who served as private secretary to former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa and is also known as a political activist, was further remanded…
General IMF Defers to Sri Lankan Institutions on Corruption Probes, Reaffirms Reform Commitment
Fund clarifies its role amid governance concerns The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has stated that it relies on Sri Lanka's own domestic institutions to…
General Sri Lanka Lifts State of Emergency as Stability Returns to the Island Nation
Government Formally Ends Emergency Rule Sri Lanka has officially brought its state of emergency to a close, marking a significant milestone in the country's…
General Man Killed by Menikhinna Temple Elephant While Trying to Feed It
A 61-year-old man lost his life on Monday afternoon after being attacked by a tame elephant near the Menikhinna Ganesha Temple, police have confirmed.…
General Sri Lanka Climbs the Economic Ladder as World Bank Grants Upper Middle Income Status
In a significant milestone for Sri Lanka's economic recovery, the World Bank Group has officially reclassified the island nation as an Upper Middle Income…
General Cabinet Greenlights Rs. 1.96 Billion for Second Phase of Jaffna Municipal Council Building
The Cabinet of Ministers has given its approval for a revised cost estimate of Rs. 1,958.85 million, excluding taxes, to fund the completion of the second…
General Qatar Airways Returns to Full Strength on Doha-Colombo Route with Five Daily Flights
Qatar Airways has fully restored its pre-pandemic flight frequency between Doha and Colombo, reinstating five daily services on the route and bringing the…
General Sri Lanka's Monthly Fuel Bill Surges to Over Half a Billion Dollars in May 2026
Sri Lanka's fuel import expenditure has seen a dramatic spike, with the monthly bill doubling to US$536 million in May 2026, raising fresh concerns about the…
General Sri Lanka Upgraded to Upper Middle Income: What It Means for Aid and Loans
A Milestone in Sri Lanka's Economic Recovery Sri Lanka has received a significant international endorsement of its economic progress, with the World Bank…
General Sri Lanka Sees Sharp Drop in Tourist Arrivals for June, Figures Reveal
Sri Lanka recorded a significant decline in tourist arrivals during the month of June, with new figures showing a 9.90 percent drop compared to the same period…
General Sri Lanka Set to Raise Bus Fares Again Following March Increase
Sri Lankan commuters are bracing for another round of higher bus fares, with authorities moving to implement a fresh increase following the last adjustment…
General Sri Lanka's Monthly Fuel Import Bill Surges to US$536 Million in May, Doubling Previous Month's Expenditure
Sri Lanka's fuel import costs skyrocketed in May, with the island nation's monthly bill reaching US$536 million — a dramatic doubling compared to the previous…
General Central Bank Investigation Links Infinity Rover to Illegal Financial Scheme
Sri Lanka's Central Bank has concluded a formal investigation determining that Infinity Rover, a financial entity operating within the country, was involved in…
General Central Bank Names 25 Illegal Pyramid Schemes Operating in Sri Lanka
The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has issued a stern public warning after identifying 25 companies and mobile applications found to be operating as illegal…
General Sri Lanka Lifts State of Emergency Declared in Wake of Deadly 2025 Cyclone
Emergency Period Comes to a Close Sri Lanka has officially brought an end to the state of emergency that was imposed across the island nation following the…
General Colombo Court Orders Former Intelligence Chief Suresh Sallay to Hand Over Device Passwords to CID
The Colombo Fort Magistrate's Court has issued an order directing former State Intelligence Service (SIS) Director Suresh Sallay to surrender the passwords to…
General ADB Grants $200 Million to Support Sri Lanka's Recovery from Cyclone Ditwah
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $200 million loan to assist Sri Lanka in rebuilding communities and restoring critical infrastructure following…
General Private Bus Fares Revised Upward as Minimum Charge Set at Rs. 34
Commuters to Feel the Pinch as Bus Fare Hike Takes Effect Sri Lankan commuters who rely on private buses for their daily travel will now face higher fares…
General Central Bank Warns Public Against 25 Unlicensed Financial Companies and Apps
The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has issued a stern public warning, naming 25 companies and mobile applications that have been found to be operating…
General Colombo Court Refuses to Remove CID Director Shani Abeysekara from Suresh Sallay Investigation
The Colombo Fort Magistrate's Court has rejected a request to remove Criminal Investigation Department (CID) Director Shani Abeysekara from the ongoing…
General Sri Lanka's State of Emergency to Lapse as Government Confirms No Extension
The Sri Lankan government has officially confirmed that the country's state of emergency will not be renewed when it expires at the end of this month, bringing…