Port City Colombo Set to Become Major Financial Hub as Offshore Banking Regulations Take Effect
Banks will soon begin operations at Port City Colombo following the gazetting of offshore banking regulations, positioning the area to
India Seeks Trust and Goodwill from Sri Lanka Over Short-Term Gains, Says Indian Envoy
India values trust and goodwill from Sri Lanka more than short-term benefits or asset acquisitions, stated Indian Envoy Santosh Jha
Public Security Ministry to Provide Police Officers for Presidential Election, Confirms Election Commission
The Election Commission has announced that Viyani Gunathilaka, Secretary of the Ministry of Public Security, has agreed to provide the
IMF Team in Colombo to Discuss Sri Lanka’s Economic Reform Program
An International Monetary Fund (IMF) team, led by Peter Breuer, is currently in Colombo for a staff visit. A spokesperson
Over 50 Foreign Nationals Arrested in Puttalam for Alleged Online Scam, Say Sri Lanka Police
Sri Lanka Police have announced the arrest of over 50 foreign nationals in the Puttalam area for their alleged involvement
Six Candidates Submit Deposits for 2024 Sri Lanka Presidential Election
The Election Commission of Sri Lanka announced that deposits have been placed for six candidates to contest the 2024 Presidential
Colombo Inflation Rises to 2.4% in July 2024, Driven by Increases in Food and Non-Food Prices
The overall inflation rate, as measured by the Colombo Consumer Price Index (CCPI) on a Year-on-Year basis, increased to 2.4%
TISL Files Fundamental Rights Petition Against Visa System Procurement
Transparency International Sri Lanka (TISL) has filed a fundamental rights petition with the Supreme Court on Tuesday, July 30, challenging
HRCSL to Issue Guidelines for Government Conduct During Presidential Election
The Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka (HRCSL) has decided to issue a series of guidelines for government officials and
Hamas Leader Ismail Haniyeh Killed in Tehran Raid
Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh was killed in Iran on Wednesday, according to statements from both the Palestinian militant group Hamas