Sri Lanka Tourist Arrivals Cross 950,000 in 2026
The Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority says tourist arrivals to Sri Lanka have surpassed the 950,000 mark so far this
UN Cuts Global Growth Forecast Amid Middle East Crisis and Inflation Concerns
The United Nations has lowered its forecast for global economic growth, warning that the ongoing Middle East crisis has renewed
US Dollar Selling Rate Surges Above Rs. 342
The Central Bank of Sri Lanka says the selling rate of the United States Dollar has risen above Rs. 342
Special Traffic Plan Announced for National War Heroes’ Commemoration Ceremony
The “National War Heroes’ Commemoration Ceremony” is scheduled to be held today (19) at the Parliamentary Grounds in front of
Govt Orders End to Single-Use Plastic Water Bottles in State Institutions
The Ministry of Public Administration Provincial Councils and Local Government Sri Lanka has issued a new circular aimed at improving
Iran Sends New Peace Proposal to US Amid Fragile Ceasefire
Iran has reportedly sent a new peace proposal to the United States through Pakistan as efforts continue to prevent a
Foreign Ministry Launches Revamped Website and Unified Digital Platform for Overseas Missions
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs Foreign Employment and Tourism Sri Lanka today (18) launched its newly revamped official website together
Sri Lanka’s Vehicle Import Bill May Reach US$2.4 Billion in 2026: CBSL Governor
Nandalal Weerasinghe says Sri Lanka may spend significantly more foreign exchange on vehicle imports in 2026 than initially expected. Speaking
South-West Monsoon Gradually Establishing Over Sri Lanka, Says Met Department
The Department of Meteorology Sri Lanka says the South-West monsoon is gradually becoming established over Sri Lanka. According to the
Parliament Reconvenes Today; Inland Revenue Amendment Bill to Be Debated
Parliament of Sri Lanka is scheduled to reconvene today (19), with parliamentary sittings set to continue until May 22, according