Cement Price Hike Alert
The wholesale price of a 50-kilogram bag of cement will be increased by Rs. 100, according to sources from cement
Sri Lanka Records Over 240,000 Tourist Arrivals in February, Marking 10.2% YoY Growth
Sri Lanka’s tourism sector continued its upward momentum in February, welcoming 240,217 international visitors—a 10.2% year-on-year (YoY) increase, according to
Sri Lanka Railways Suspends Third-Class Seat Reservations on Key Train Routes
Sri Lanka Railways has announced the suspension of third-class seat reservations on several train services, converting these compartments into regular
Key Meeting Next Week to Decide on Provincial Council Election Nominations
The Ministry of Public Administration, Provincial Councils, and Local Government has announced that a crucial discussion will take place next
ADB Approves $200 Million Loan to Modernize Sri Lanka’s Power Sector and Boost Renewable Energy Integration
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $200 million loan to enhance Sri Lanka’s power sector infrastructure. This initiative
New Cabinet to be Sworn in Tomorrow
The Cabinet Ministers of Sri Lanka’s new government will take their oaths before President Anura Kumara Dissanayake tomorrow (Nov. 18)
First Results of 2024 Parliamentary Elections to Be Announced by 10 p.m.
The first results of the 2024 parliamentary elections will be released by 10 p.m. today, according to Commissioner General of
Sri Lanka’s External Debt Reaches USD 37.5 Billion by Mid-2024, Finance Ministry Reports
Sri Lanka’s external debt reached USD 37.5 billion as of June 2024, according to the Mid-Year Fiscal Position Report from
Central Bank Reports Continued Deflation in October, Despite Rise in Food Prices
The Central Bank’s latest data shows headline inflation, measured by the year-on-year (Y-o-Y) change in the Colombo Consumer Price Index
McDonald’s and International Restaurant Systems End Franchise Partnership in Sri Lanka
McDonald’s Corporation and International Restaurant Systems (Private) Limited have jointly decided to conclude their franchise agreement in Sri Lanka, reaching