Human Rights Watch Urges IMF to Oppose Draconian Legislation in Sri Lanka
Human Rights Watch (HRW) has called upon the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to advise the Sri Lankan government against advancing
Sri Lanka Records Highest Monthly Tourist Arrivals Since January 2020: 218,350 Visitors in February 2024
Sri Lanka has experienced a significant tourism surge, welcoming 218,350 tourists in February 2024, marking the highest monthly arrival figure
All-Ceylon Restaurant Owners’ Association Announces Price Hike on Food Items Including Kottu, Fried Rice, and Milk Tea
In a press briefing held today, the All-Ceylon Restaurant Owners’ Association has declared an increase in the prices of various
IMF Senior Mission Chief: Sri Lanka’s Economic Recovery in Early Stages; Property Tax Key for Advancement
Peter Breuer, the Senior Mission Chief of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to Sri Lanka, has emphasized that while the
Revitalizing Sri Lanka’s Economy: A Roadmap to Alleviate the Burden on its Citizens
Introduction In the serene landscapes of Sri Lanka, where vibrant cultures and breathtaking scenery once painted a portrait of prosperity
Sri Lankan Ambassador Hails “Exceptional and Historic” Kuwaiti-Sri Lankan Relations
The Sri Lankan Ambassador to Kuwait, Kandeepan Balasubramaniam, lauded the enduring Kuwaiti-Sri Lankan relations that commenced 53 years ago, describing
Tourist Arrival Surpasses 25,000 in the First Four Days of 2024, Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority Reports
In a notable surge, more than 25,000 tourists have graced Sri Lanka in the opening four days of the new
President Announces Post-Thai Pongal Concessions for Government Employees
During the Jaffna and Kilinochchi District Coordinating Committee meeting today (Jan.04), President Ranil Wickremesinghe addressed crucial issues concerning missing persons,
Sri Lanka Falls Just Short of 2023 Tourism Target Despite Record-Breaking December Arrivals
Sri Lanka has narrowly missed its ambitious goal of welcoming 1.5 million tourists in 2023, as reported by the latest
VAT Increases Across Various Sectors in Sri Lanka Effective January 1st
In a significant fiscal adjustment, Sri Lanka’s Value Added Tax (VAT) rate rises from 15% to 18% starting January 1st.