Report Reveals Improved Air Quality in South Asia, but Region Still Faces Severe Pollution Challenges
A surprise improvement in air quality across South Asia in 2022 contributed to a global decline in pollution, likely driven
Weather Advisory: Showers Expected in Several Provinces, Strong Winds Likely
The Department of Meteorology forecasts several spells of showers in the Northern Province today (28), while light showers are expected
IRD Reports Tax Arrears Totalling 1,066 Billion Rupees as of December 2023
The Inland Revenue Department (IRD) has published a comprehensive report detailing outstanding tax amounts as of December 31, 2023, shedding
Sri Lanka’s Foreign Minister Meets EU Chief Observer for 2024 Election Mission
Sri Lanka’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ali Sabry, met with Nacho Sánchez Amor, Member of the European Parliament and Chief
Ranil Wickremesinghe Stresses Importance of Adhering to IMF Agreement for Sri Lanka’s Economic Recovery
Independent Presidential Candidate Ranil Wickremesinghe has emphasized the critical need to adhere to the agreement with the International Monetary Fund
National People’s Power Unveils Presidential Election Manifesto, Plans Further Discussions with IMF
The National People’s Power (NPP) has announced its intention to engage in further discussions with the International Monetary Fund (IMF)
CBSL Governor Reaffirms Accommodative Monetary Policy Amidst Low Inflation
Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe, Governor of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL), has reaffirmed the bank’s accommodative monetary policy stance,
Chinese and Indian Warships Arrive at Colombo Port for Formal Visits
Three Chinese People’s Liberation Army Navy warships—”HE FEI,” “WUZHISHAN,” and “QILIANSHAN”—arrived at Colombo Port on August 26 for a formal
Significant Improvements in Health Sector Following Appointment of Dr. Maheepala Herath as Health Secretary
Drastic changes have occurred in the health sector following the appointment of Dr. Maheepala Herath as Health Secretary, leading to
Postal Ballots for Presidential Election to Be Delivered; Postal Workers’ Leave Cancelled
The National Election Commission has announced that secure packets containing postal ballots will be delivered to the Department of Posts.