President pledges to introduce new economic order to suit new world order

President Ranil Wickremesinghe today pledged to introduce a new economic order to suit the new world order and highlighted that Sri Lanka will embark on this new path through the 2023 budget.

IGP, Public Security Ministry Secy summoned by SLHRC

The Inspector General of Police (IGP) and Public Security Ministry Secretary were summoned by the Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka (SLHRC) to inquire into possible violations of human rights following the arbitrary a…

Looming food shortage and farmers’ woes

Many people predict that Sri Lanka is on the verge of a famine due to an imminent food shortage in Sri Lanka by 2023. However, it seems that there is a possibility of an acute food crisis in the coming year. According to…

Sri Lankans fail to secure highly paid employment opportunities overseas

The Committee on Public Accounts (COPA) has directed the Foreign Employment Ministry and the Bureau of Foreign Employment (BOFE) to prepare an efficient programme within two weeks to send skilled and trained workers for …

Government to increase borrowing limit by further Rs.663bn to plug deficit

The Cabinet greenlight has been granted to increase the government’s borrowing limit for this year by a further Rs.663 billion to bridge the widening budget deficit as expenditure piles up while the tax base continues t…

Sri Lankan author Shehan Karunatilaka wins 2022 Booker Prize

Karunatilaka receives a trophy for his second novel "The Seven Moons of Maali Almeida," a story about a war photographer and gambler who wakes up dead

Sri Lanka will not extend emergency as protests tail off

Former Sri Lankan President Rajapaksa requests to travel to Thailand

Sri Lanka considering restructure of local and sovereign debt

Protesters at Galle Face ordered to vacate the area before 5 pm on Friday

Sri Lanka begins vote to replace president who fled

Sri Lankan troops tear down protest camp outside the President's office

Sri Lankan president resigns by email after fleeing to Singapore

Sri Lankan president flees to Maldives hours before he was due to step down

Sri Lanka Prime Minister says he's willing to resign as protesters storm President's residence

Underhand deals and mafia generate fuel queues

Sri Lanka suspends fuel sales for two weeks: official

SL’s sorry plight - who is to blame?

Top level Indian delegation to visit SL tomorrow on special aircraft for 3 hours

Sri Lanka only has enough fuel for about five more days, minister says

President, PM says no curfew or lockdown

Money runs out to feed animals in zoos

Sri Lanka’s crisis is a result of mismanagement: IMF Chief

China offers shipment of diesel , but no response from Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka protesters burn politicians' homes as country plunges further into chaos

Sri Lanka's prime minister resigns amid protests over economic crisis

MR’s D-Day today!

Protest outside Ranil’s house, Ranil says meet me at Sirikotha

Rethink strategies to revive the economy: Ranil urges Govt.

Sri Lanka asks IMF for rapid financial assistance

Surgery by mobile phone light and reusing catheters: Sri Lanka's economic woes push hospitals to the brink of disaster

Sri Lanka is facing an economic and political crisis. Here's what you need to know

Sri Lanka ministers resign as protests erupt over economic crisis

No fuel distribution from tonight: SLPPTO

Bus fares to hike by 50% if CPC diesel prices increased

Nepal earn second win in Sri Lanka

Largest cement factory declared open...

Govt. should seek expert's help to resolve current economic crisis: Wimal

Basil wants local govt. polls, ministers shoot it down amidst crisis

EQUAL GROUND Launches Abhimani Queer Film Festival 2022 with ‘Funny Boy’

Passing out parade of Commandos

PM challenges Opposition for elections; SJB accepts challenge

IMF says it is ’ready’ to help Sri Lanka - if asked

Independence Day fly-past...

Third dose rollout at DRP

Road to Ratmalana airport gets facelift...

Gov't seek parties to construct hospitals in three islands

One of PM’s Secretaries sacked after massive financial fraud

Religious, spiritual activities at Ruwanweli Maha Seya

Sri Lanka settles USD 500M sovereign bond

Shaky deals and misdeeds in the fuel industry

Health authorities highlight importance of booster dose

Sri Lankan President Rajapaksa Suspends Parliament; Leaves For Singapore

Economic crisis in Sri Lanka has got worse: Ruwan

Chinese firm sues Sri Lanka in dispute over $49.7m fertilizer deal

Her dream to teach English in Japan ended with a lesson for the country

Imran Khan says those responsible will be punished with full severity

Gas distribution suspended until gas odorant chemical volume fixed: Ministry

Foreign Minister Prof G. L. Peiris meets the UK Foreign Secretary

SLMA warns of another COVID wave; writes to President

‘Launch to Germany’- Virtual Soft-landing Program for Sri Lanka Startups

Blood Donation Campaign

Vaccine rollout for A/L students

Sri Lanka declares food emergency as forex crisis deficit worsens

Sri Lanka organic revolution threatens tea industry

Sri Lanka reopens borders to international travelers

Navy to promote water sports in Jaffna

Sri Lanka extends nationwide travel restriction till June 21

Sri Lanka testing for oil in waters near stricken cargo ship

Data recovered as ship with chemicals sinking off Sri Lanka

No quarantine curfew or lockdown of WP this weekend

Sri Lanka to the U.K.: Here’s your waste back. And there’s more to come

Sri Lanka coronavirus prison riot leaves 8 dead, over 50 wounded

"Write a new chapter in cooperation and development"-China and Sri Lanka are steadily advancing the joint construction of the Belt and Road project

Ex-CID Chief Shani tests positive for Covid-19

Budget 2021: Economic depression and Govt’s empty response