Harsha de Silva warns of forex market freeze amid collapse in confidence
2026-05-21
Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) MP Dr. Harsha de Silva has warned of a deepening breakdown in Sri Lanka’s foreign exchangeContinue Reading
Rs. 292 to Rs. 354 : UNP points finger over dollar crisis
2026-05-21
The United National Party (UNP) has raised concerns over what it described as the Government’s handling of the Sri LankanContinue Reading
Sajith warns of risks ahead : Urges early IMF talks
2026-05-21
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa today called on the government to immediately begin negotiations for a successor programme with the InternationalContinue Reading
Sri Lanka expects USD 700 Mn IMF disbursement on May 27 – Govt
2026-05-21
Deputy Minister of Finance Anil Jayantha Fernando told Parliament today (21) that Sri Lanka is expecting a significant inflow ofContinue Reading
Deputy Finance Minister refutes 4,000 vehicle import LC claim
2026-05-21
Deputy Minister of Finance Anil Jayantha Fernando has dismissed opposition allegations that Letters of Credit (LCs) were opened for 4,000Continue Reading
PM Harini Amarasuriya delivers OSGA annual lecture at Oxford
2026-05-21
Prime Minister of Sri Lanka, Harini Amarasuriya, delivered the 2026 Oxford School of Global and Area Studies (OSGA) Annual LectureContinue Reading
CID makes explosive revelations in Court over Easter attacks
2026-05-20
The Criminal Investigation Department (CID), through the Attorney General’s Department, today made a series of explosive allegations before the ColomboContinue Reading
President outlines measures to tackle Dollar crisis
2026-05-20
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake today assured the public that strict measures are being taken to address Sri Lanka’s ongoing DollarContinue Reading
New Batticaloa Public Library declared open
2026-05-20
The new Public Library building of the Batticaloa Municipal Council was ceremonially handed over to the public this morning inContinue Reading
Imported Milk Powder prices increased with immediate effect
2026-05-20
Prices of imported milk powder sold in the local market have been increased with immediate effect, milk powder importers confirmedContinue Reading
UN lowers forecast for global economic growth in 2026
2026-05-20
Responding to Middle East crises and rising oil prices, the United Nations on Tuesday lowered its forecast for global economicContinue Reading
Weather Alert : Above 50mm of rain expected in some parts of Sri Lanka
2026-05-20
As the South-West monsoon is gradually establishing over Sri Lanka, rain is expected in some areas today (20), according toContinue Reading
Secret TV & Radio Station Busted Near Ratmalana Airport; Foreign Nationals Arrested
2026-05-19
Police have raided an alleged illegal television and radio transmission centre operating secretly inside a high-security zone near the RatmalanaContinue Reading
Govt takes diplomatic steps after Sri Lankan in Gaza flotilla intercepted by Israel
2026-05-19
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has taken measures to ensure the safety and welfare of Sri Lankan national Sameera Mehboobdeen,Continue Reading
Govt explains Rupee pressure
2026-05-19
Deputy Finance Minister Anil Jayantha Fernando told Parliament today (19) that the recent depreciation pressure on the Sri Lankan RupeeContinue Reading
Govt says fuel QR code system to continue
2026-05-19
Sri Lanka will continue to enforce the QR code system for fuel distribution as part of measures to manage consumption,Continue Reading
Special traffic plan in Colombo for War Heroes commemoration
2026-05-19
A special traffic plan will be implemented in Colombo this afternoon (19) in view of the National War Heroes CommemorationContinue Reading
What’s happening to SL Rupee? CB Governor explains
2026-05-19
Sri Lanka’s economic growth outlook for 2026 remains uncertain due to changing global conditions and external shocks, Central Bank GovernorContinue Reading