IMF Delegation Meets with Sri Lankan Government to Discuss Progress on $2.9 Billion Extended Fund Facility
A high-level delegation from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) arrived in Sri Lanka today (2) to engage with the newly
Israeli Airstrike Hits Central Beirut, Killing at Least Six
In the early hours of Thursday, Israel launched an airstrike on central Beirut, resulting in the deaths of at least
Weather Advisory: Showers and Thunderstorms Expected in Eastern and Uva Provinces
The Meteorology Department reports that showers or thundershowers are likely to occur in select areas of the Eastern and Uva
Bus Fares Reduced by 4.24% Effective from Midnight, NTC Announces
The National Transport Commission (NTC) has announced a 4.24% reduction in bus fares, effective from midnight today (October 1). Additionally,
Former TNA MP S. Shritharan Meets President Dissanayake at Presidential Secretariat
Former Jaffna District MP of the Tamil National Alliance (TNA), S. Shritharan, met with President Anura Kumara Dissanayake today (01)
Preliminary Discussions on Sri Lanka’s IMF Program Set for This Week, Cabinet Spokesman Confirms
Speaking about the upcoming visit of a high-level International Monetary Fund (IMF) delegation to Sri Lanka this week, Cabinet Spokesman
Sri Lankan Nationals Advised Against Travel to Lebanon and Syria Amid Regional Instability
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Sri Lanka has advised all Sri Lankan nationals to refrain from traveling to Lebanon
Sri Lanka’s Gross Official Reserves Rise to $6 Billion by August 2024
Sri Lanka’s Gross Official Reserves (GOR) increased to USD 6.0 billion by the end of August 2024, up from USD
New Cabinet to Hold Inaugural Meeting Today, President’s Office Announces
The President’s office has announced that the newly appointed Cabinet will convene for its inaugural meeting today.
Severe Lightning Advisory Issued for Multiple Provinces and Districts
The Department of Meteorology has issued a severe lightning advisory for several provinces and districts. Thundershowers accompanied by intense lightning