IMF releases Sri Lanka’s Letter of Intent with cost-recovery pricing commitment
2026-05-29
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has released the Letter of Intent submitted by the Sri Lankan Government and the CentralContinue Reading
Fuel price reduction unlikely before September, says CPC
2026-05-29
The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) has cautioned that fuel prices are unlikely to decrease before September, despite recent declines inContinue Reading
Transport Ministry Secretary Kapila Perera resigns
2026-05-29
Professor Kapila Perera has resigned from his post as Secretary of the Ministry of Transport, Highways and Urban Development, itContinue Reading
SriLankan seeks Rs. 10 bn as Govt moves to PPP model
2026-05-29
Sri Lanka’s Government is moving ahead with plans to introduce a public-private partnership (PPP) model for SriLankan Airlines, Aviation MinisterContinue Reading
SLCERT warns of new cyber scam targeting motorists
2026-05-28
The Sri Lanka Computer Emergency Readiness Team (SLCERT) has issued a public warning about an ongoing cyber scam targeting motoristsContinue Reading
Kalutara South shooting victim identified as businessman
2026-05-28
The victim in the shooting incident reported in Kalutara South today (28) has been identified as a businessman from theContinue Reading
Police probe cyber threats using IGP’s name
2026-05-28
Sri Lanka Police have launched an investigation into a cyber‑threat and extortion email network operating under the name of theContinue Reading
Sri Lanka secures US$695 million IMF Tranche
2026-05-28
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has completed the combined fifth and sixth reviews of Sri Lanka’s Extended Fund FacilityContinue Reading
Police warn of fake traffic fine SMS scam targeting motorists
2026-05-27
Sri Lanka Police have warned the public over a scam involving fake SMS and WhatsApp messages sent to motorists claimingContinue Reading
Sri Lanka surpasses one million tourist arrivals before end of May 2026
2026-05-27
Sri Lanka’s tourism industry has surpassed the one million mark in international tourist arrivals before the end of May 2026Continue Reading
Ready to Invest : Sri Lanka showcases 30 Investment Projects
2026-05-27
The Board of Investment of Sri Lanka (BOI) has launched a new digital investment platform aimed at attracting foreign investorsContinue Reading
Sangeeth Wijesuriya says IMF rules blocked proposed US$ 23 million donation
2026-05-26
Artist Sangeeth Wijesuriya says he was informed by a Government Minister that International Monetary Fund (IMF) regulations would not permitContinue Reading
How SL rupee recovered rapidly : CBSL explains
2026-05-26
Following a week of sharp fluctuations in the foreign exchange market, Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) Governor Dr. NandalalContinue Reading
Sri Lanka Central Bank raises key interest rates
2026-05-26
Sri Lanka’s Central Bank has increased the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) by 100 basis points to 8.75%, citing rising inflationaryContinue Reading
US launches fresh strikes on Iran on brink of peace deal
2026-05-26
United States forces launched a series of “defensive strikes” in Iran on Monday on the brink of a peace dealContinue Reading
War memorial incident: Wimal Weerawansa granted bail
2026-05-25
Former Minister Wimal Weerawansa has been granted bail by the Kaduwela Magistrate’s Court. Weerawansa was arrested this morning after arrivingContinue Reading
War memorial incident : Wimal Weerawansa arrested
2026-05-25
Former Minister Wimal Weerawansa has been arrested after arriving at the Thalangama Police Station to record a statement. In aContinue Reading
Rupee to recover? BMI predicts major Sri Lanka rebound
2026-05-25
Sri Lanka’s rupee is expected to recover from its recent decline by the end of 2026 as global oil pricesContinue Reading