IMF Says Sri Lanka’s Economic Policy Framework Is Stronger Ahead of Key Review
Evan Papageorgiou says Sri Lanka’s economic reform programme continues to make progress as the International Monetary Fund Executive Board prepares
Sri Lanka’s Inflation Rises Sharply to 4.7% in April
Sri Lanka’s inflation rate increased sharply to 4.7% in April 2026 on a year-on-year basis, according to official data released
Finance Ministry Rejects Claims Over Vehicle Import Letters of Credit
Anil Jayantha Fernando told Parliament of Sri Lanka today that claims stating 4,000 Letters of Credit (LCs) were opened before
NBRO Issues Red-Level Landslide Warnings for Kegalle and Ratnapura
The National Building Research Organisation has issued Level 3 (Red) landslide early warnings for several areas in Sri Lanka due
Minor Flood Warning Issued for Kelani River Basin Areas
The Irrigation Department of Sri Lanka says nearly 300 mm of rainfall has been recorded in the upper catchment areas
Aswesuma Census Process to End on May 31
The Ministry of Finance Sri Lanka says the census related to the first phase of the Aswesuma Welfare Benefits Programme
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