Sri Lanka’s Official Reserve Assets Rise to USD 6.24 Billion in September
Sri Lanka’s official reserve assets increased by 1.1% to USD 6.24 billion in September 2025, up from USD 6.17 billion
Ravi Criticizes Continued Paperwork Despite Public Service Digitization Plans
Former Deputy Leader of the United National Party, MP Ravi Karunanayake, criticized the ongoing reliance on manual signatures in government
French Prime Minister Sebastien Le Corneille Resigns After Less Than a Month in Office
French Prime Minister Sebastien Le Corneille has resigned, according to reports by Agence France-Presse (AFP) and Reuters. The Élysée Palace
135 Traders Face Legal Action for Selling Rice Above Control Prices
The Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) has initiated legal action against 135 traders across the country for selling rice at prices
CEB Invites Tenders for 200MW Battery Energy Storage Systems to Boost Renewable Integration
The Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) has invited tenders from bidders for the installation of 200MW/200MWh Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS),
Widespread Showers and Thundershowers Expected Across the Island Today
The Department of Meteorology has forecast showers or thundershowers in most parts of the island after 1.00 p.m. today (October
Sri Lanka Records Sharpest Decline in Birth Rate in Decades
Sri Lanka has experienced a significant decline in its birth rate, reaching its lowest level in decades, according to official
Ravi Raises Concern Over Delay in Implementing Single Window System
Former Deputy Leader of the United National Party, MP Ravi Karunanayake, voiced his concerns over the failure to implement the
Crimson Rose Butterfly Migration Spotted in Mannar
A flock of Crimson Rose butterflies (Pachliopta hector) has been spotted in Mannar, drawing attention from wildlife enthusiasts and researchers
Sri Lanka Records Over 158,000 Tourist Arrivals in September — 30% Increase from Last Year
The Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) reports that 158,971 foreign tourists visited the country in September, marking a 30.24%