Parliament Schedules 2026 Budget Debate from November 7 to December 5
The Secretary General of Parliament, Kushani Rohanadeera, announced that the second reading of the Appropriation Bill (the 2026 Budget Speech)
Sri Lanka’s GDP Growth Projected at 3.1% for 2025
Sri Lanka’s economy is projected to grow by around 3.1% in 2025, according to officials of the Ministry of Finance.
Sri Lanka Records One of Asia’s Highest Non-Performing Loan Ratios
Sri Lanka’s banking sector recorded one of the highest non-performing loan (NPL) ratios in Asia in 2024, reflecting ongoing financial
Larry Ellison Overtakes Elon Musk as World’s Richest Person
Oracle co-founder Larry Ellison has briefly overtaken Elon Musk as the richest person in the world following a sharp rise
Four Companies Awarded Tenders for Lottery Ticket Printing
Minister Nalinda Jayatissa announced that the National Lotteries Board has awarded printing contracts to four private companies for the supply
Wife of Makandure Madush Demands Impartial Probe Into His Death
The wife of slain underworld figure Makandure Madush has lodged a formal complaint at Police Headquarters, calling for a full
Former Presidents Required to Return Official Residences Following Repeal of Entitlements Act
Under the provisions of the newly enacted Presidents’ Entitlements (Repeal) Act, former presidents of Sri Lanka are now required to
Judicial Service Commission Announces Transfer of 106 Court Officials
The Judicial Service Commission has announced the transfer of 106 court officials, including District Judges, Magistrates, and Court Registrars. The
President Dissanayake Opens Jaffna Regional Passport Office
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake on Monday inaugurated the Jaffna Regional Office of the Department of Immigration and Emigration, allowing residents
India Grants LKR 600 Million for New A&E Unit at Mannar Hospital
A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) has been signed for the construction of an Accident and Emergency (A&E) Unit at the