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Reforming the Reforms 
The Pockets – Series 2 | Episode 3
– Nanda Wanninayaka Multipockets: Good morning, Mr. President. Mr. Double Pockets wants to see...
Debt Crisis Looms Over Pelwatta and Sevanagala
Is There a Way Forward for Sri Lanka’s Sugar Industry?
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa has sounded the alarm over the looming collapse of the Pelwatta...
Is BYOB legal in Sri Lanka?
Can you Bring Your Own Bottle?
Over the past year, an increasing number of restaurants in Sri Lanka have adopted BYOB (Bring Your...
Cabinet Paper Seeks Ban on Unpackaged Coconut Oil Sales Amid Health Fears
Colombo, Sri Lanka – A cabinet paper has been submitted proposing a ban on the sale of unpackaged...
Sri Lanka Considers High Import Taxes Amid US Tariff Pressure
- Ajith Perakum Jayasinghe
Recently, the US government imposed a 30% tariff on Sri Lankan exports, effective August 1, 2025...

Several spells of showers expected in parts of the country

Several spells of showers will occur in Northern Province, the Department of Meteorology says. A few...

Discussion On Provincial Council Election Nominations Next Week

The Ministry of Public Administration, Provincial Councils, and Local Government has announced that...

Deep depression’s influence on Sri Lanka’s weather to reduce after today

The Meteorology Department says the deep depression over the southwest Bay of Bengal was located...

Law College entrance exam and another exam postponed

The Examinations Department has announced the postponement of the 2024 Sri Lanka Law College General...

Navy Steps Up Flood Relief Operations

Following inclement weather prevailing in the country, the Sri Lanka Navy dispatched 11 relief teams...

2024 A/L Exam to recommence on Dec. 04

A decision has been reached by the Department of Examinations to postpone the A/L Examination until...

Sri Lanka Advances Debt Restructuring
New Bonds to Replace Defaulted Sovereign Notes

Sri Lanka is advancing its debt restructuring process by issuing new bonds to replace $12.55 billion...

NBRO Issues Level 1 and 2 Landslide Warnings for 9 Districts

Level 1 and 2 landslide warnings have been issued for 9 districts. The National Building Research...

Sri Lanka’s Cabinet approves restructuring of international sovereign bonds

The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the proposal for the restructuring of international sovereign...

Flood warnings issued for low-lying areas of Mahaweli River

The Irrigation Department has issued a flood warning for several low-lying areas of Mahaweli River...

E-8 Visa Controversy Sparks Human Trafficking Concerns and Threatens Sri Lankan Jobs in South Korea

Ajith Perakum Jayasinghe The Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment (SLFEB) has raised strong...

Three-day Workshop for Parliamentarians to Begin Today

A three-day workshop for parliamentarians is scheduled to commence today. Secretary-General of...

Heavy showers above 150 mm expected in parts of the island

The Meteorology Department says the low pressure area over the southwest Bay of Bengal is likely to...

Measures in place to ensure safe travel for A/L students amid adverse weather

The Matara District Disaster Management Coordination Unit has confirmed that all necessary steps are...

Sri Lanka recognized as an advancing country in Global Cybersecurity Index

Sri Lanka has been recognized as an “Advancing” country in the Global Cybersecurity Index (GCI)...

Sri Lanka’s Entrepreneurship Rate Among the Lowest in Region: NEDA Director

Sri Lanka’s entrepreneurship rate stands at just 3% of the working population, significantly...

Digital Transformation Vital for Sri Lanka’s SMEs: Mastercard Official

Mastercard Country Manager for Sri Lanka and Maldives, Sandun Hapugoda, emphasized the critical role...

Sri Lanka to Streamline ICT Sector with New Digital Economy Authority

The National Enterprise Development Authority (NEDA) has announced plans to consolidate over 50...

Ukraine fires several US-made longer-range missiles into Russia for the first time

Ukraine fired several American-supplied longer-range missiles into Russia, officials said Tuesday...

Sri Lanka Business Council Launched in the Maldives

The Sri Lanka Business Council of the Maldives (SLBCM) was officially launched in Malé on November...

ADB Financing to Strengthen Financial Sector Reforms in Sri Lanka

On 19th November, the Asian Development Bank (ADB) approved a $200 million policy-based loan to...

Parliament sets up information counter for freshly elected MPs

The Secretary General of Parliament, Mrs. Kushani Rohanadheera announced that an information counter...