Sri Lanka Nears One Million Tourist Arrivals in 2026
Sri Lanka is approaching the one million mark in foreign tourist arrivals for 2026, according to the latest data released
Southwest Monsoon Strengthening; Heavy Rainfall Expected in Several Areas
The Department of Meteorology Sri Lanka says the Southwest Monsoon is gradually establishing across Sri Lanka, with increased rainfall expected
CBSL Raises Policy Interest Rate by 100 Basis Points
The Central Bank of Sri Lanka has decided to increase the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) by 100 basis points to
Sri Lanka Begins Screening Peacekeepers for Haiti Deployment
Sri Lanka has begun preliminary background screening to select police and military personnel for deployment to Haiti following approval from
Health Ministry Urges Public to Follow Precautions Amid Suspected Meningitis Cases
The Ministry of Health Sri Lanka has urged the public to follow health and safety guidelines to help prevent the
Over 160,000 Graduates Apply for Teacher Recruitment Examination
The Department of Examinations Sri Lanka says more than 160,000 graduates applied for the competitive examination conducted to recruit teachers
Oil Prices Fall to Two-Week Lows Amid Optimism Over Possible U.S.–Iran Deal
Global oil prices fell sharply on Monday, reaching their lowest levels in two weeks, amid optimism that the United States
Southwest Monsoon Strengthening; Increased Rainfall Expected
The Department of Meteorology Sri Lanka says the Southwest Monsoon is gradually establishing across Sri Lanka, with increased rainfall expected
Government Seeks 30-Year BOT Partner for Mattala Airport Development
The Government of Sri Lanka has prepared a 30-year Build, Operate and Transfer (BOT) lease plan to develop the loss-making
CBSL Further Tightens Vehicle Loan Rules
The Central Bank of Sri Lanka has introduced stricter vehicle financing regulations by further reducing the maximum loan-to-value (LTV) ratios