UN Official Warns of Dire Starvation in Gaza Amid Ongoing Conflict
A senior UN aid official, Carl Skau, deputy director of the UN World Food Programme, has issued a stark warning,
Sri Lankan Migrant Workers Remit Record-breaking $5.4 Billion in the First 11 Months of 2023
The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has recently released data revealing that Sri Lankan migrant workers have remitted a
Department of Census and Statistics Reports Significant Decline in Sri Lanka’s Annual Birth Rate
The Department of Census and Statistics has officially confirmed a noteworthy reduction in Sri Lanka’s annual birth rate between 2019
Asian Development Bank Approves $200 Million Concessional Loan for Financial Sector Stability in Sri Lanka
In response to the economic challenges faced by Sri Lanka since the sovereign debt and economic crises that began in
Luxury Cruise Ship M.V. Marella Discovery 2 Makes Inaugural Visit to Port of Colombo
On the 7th of December 2023, the prestigious luxury cruise ship M.V. Marella Discovery 2, operated by Marella Cruises, will
Sri Lanka Initiates Groundbreaking Economic Program for 2024, Embracing Digital Transformation and Sustainable Growth
President Ranil Wickremesinghe announced the commencement of a groundbreaking economic program designed to modernize various sectors and propel Sri Lanka
Japanese Government Donates 500 Million Yen Worth of Cutting-Edge Medical Equipment to Sri Jayawardenepura General Hospital
In a significant move to address non-communicable diseases (NCD) and reduce associated fatalities in Sri Lanka, the Japanese government has
Cinnamon Prices Decline in Sri Lankan Market, Impacting Local Economy
The Department of Agriculture has reported a significant drop in cinnamon prices in the Sri Lankan market. Specifically, Alba cinnamon,
Sri Lanka’s Merchandise Exports Experience a 14.6% Decline to USD 898.0 Million in October 2023
Sri Lanka’s merchandise exports encountered a notable downturn, registering a 14.6% decrease to USD 898.0 million in October 2023 compared
Education Minister Announces Ambitious Plans for Students, Including Free Lunch Program
In a significant announcement, Minister of Education, Dr. Susil Premajayantha, declared that starting from 2024, lunch will be provided for