UN Further Cuts Global Growth Forecast Amid Middle East Crisis
The United Nations has further lowered its forecast for global economic growth, warning that the ongoing Middle East crisis has
Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya Holds Bilateral Talks With UK Foreign Secretary
Harini Amarasuriya has held a bilateral meeting with Yvette Cooper during her official visit to the United Kingdom. The Prime
RBI Considering Emergency Measures to Stabilize Indian Rupee
The Reserve Bank of India is reportedly considering a range of measures — including a possible interest rate hike —
Sri Lanka Expects US$700 Million IMF Tranche on May 27
Anil Jayantha Fernando says the government is hopeful of receiving the next tranche of funding from the International Monetary Fund
Government Rules Out Further Electricity Tariff Hike Until September
Anura Karunathilaka says the government will not request another electricity tariff increase from the Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka
Special Island-Wide Security Program Announced for Vesak Week
Sri Lanka Police has announced a special island-wide security programme for the upcoming Vesak week to ensure devotees can observe
CAA Announces Estimated Retail Price Ranges for Essential Food Items
The Consumer Affairs Authority Sri Lanka has released the estimated retail price ranges for several essential food items for the
US Dollar Selling Rate Surges Above Rs. 354 as Rupee Weakens Further
The Sri Lankan Rupee continued to depreciate against the United States Dollar today (21) amid mounting economic pressures and ongoing
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio to Visit India for Talks on Trade, Defence and Energy
Marco Rubio will undertake a four-day official visit to India beginning May 23 to strengthen bilateral cooperation in areas including
Nearly 30,000 Dengue Cases Reported Across Sri Lanka in 2026
The National Dengue Control Unit says nearly 30,000 dengue infections have been reported across Sri Lanka so far this year.