IMF outlines favourable repayment terms for Sri Lanka’s latest financing support
The repayment terms of Sri Lanka’s latest International Monetary Fund (IMF) assistance are clearly defined, featuring a grace period of
Cyclone Ditwah causes US$4.1 billion in damage to Sri Lanka: World Bank
Cyclone Ditwah, which struck Sri Lanka in late November, has caused an estimated US$4.1 billion in direct physical damage to
CMC’s inaugural 2026 budget defeated by three-vote margin
The inaugural 2026 budget proposal of the Colombo Municipal Council (CMC), controlled by the ruling National People’s Power (NPP), was
Gold price hits record high above $4,400 an ounce
Gold prices surged to a fresh record on Monday, trading above $4,400 (£3,275) an ounce for the first time, driven
Veteran actor Sathischandra Edirisinghe passes away at 84
Veteran Sri Lankan actor Sathischandra Edirisinghe passed away last night at the age of 84. He died while receiving treatment
Nation Moves Forward Only When People Face Challenges with Responsibility: President
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake said that a nation can progress only when its people face challenges head-on and fulfil their
Two Sri Lankans Arrested at BIA for Attempting to Smuggle Gemstones to China
Two Sri Lankan nationals have been arrested by Customs officers at Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) for attempting to smuggle gemstones
SLCERT Warns of Rising Online Financial Fraud
The Sri Lanka Computer Emergency Readiness Team (SLCERT) has reported an increase in financial fraud cases involving individuals who falsely
Oil Prices Rise After U.S. Intercepts Venezuelan Oil Tanker
Oil prices rose on Monday during early Asian trading after the United States intercepted a Venezuelan oil tanker over the
Urgent Measures Discussed to Ease Container Congestion Ahead of Year-End
A high-level discussion was held to take urgent measures to minimize congestion in container handling, exports, imports, and transshipment operations,