Sri Lanka Nears Debt Treatment Resolution, Paving Way for Financial Stability
Sri Lanka’s Finance Secretary, Mahinda Siriwardena, expressed optimism that the country’s debt treatment chapter may soon be closed, setting the
Afternoon Thundershowers Expected Across Island: Public Advised to Take Precautions
The Meteorology Department reports that atmospheric conditions are favorable for afternoon thundershowers across most parts of the island. Showers or
Postal Voting for 2024 General Election Enters Second Day
The marking of postal votes for the upcoming 2024 General Election entered its second day today (November 1), following the
Ranil Wickremesinghe Calls to Preserve Security Privileges for Former Presidents
Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe has underscored the importance of maintaining security privileges for former presidents, urging the government to prioritize
STF Seizes Rs. 1 Billion Worth of Heroin in Sevanagala Raid
The Police Special Task Force (STF) recovered a stock of 40 kilograms of heroin, valued at approximately Rs. 1 billion,
Egg Prices Capped at Rs. 37 Following Agreement Between Producers and Traders
The Egg Producers’ Association and wholesale traders have agreed to cap the maximum retail price of eggs at Rs. 37.
Prime Minister Amarasuriya Vows to Hold Former President Wickremesinghe Accountable in 2015 Central Bank Bond Scam
Sri Lanka’s Prime Minister, Dr. Harini Amarasuriya, has pledged that former President Ranil Wickremesinghe will be summoned to provide testimony
Colombo Stock Market Continues Upward Momentum with Strong Gains
The Colombo Stock Market extended its upward trend Yesterday, with the All Share Price Index (ASPI) rising by 0.2% to
U.S. Ambassador Julie Chung Highlights Expansion of USDA’s School Nutrition Program in Colombo
This month, U.S. Ambassador Julie Chung observed the expansion of the USDA-funded McGovern-Dole International Food for Education and Child Nutrition
Central Bank Reports Continued Deflation in October, Despite Rise in Food Prices
The Central Bank’s latest data shows headline inflation, measured by the year-on-year (Y-o-Y) change in the Colombo Consumer Price Index