Latest Breaking News and Top Stories from Sri Lanka

Sri Lankan Rupee appreciates against U.S. Dollar

The Sri Lankan Rupee (LKR) has appreciated against the US dollar (USD) today (May 31), according to the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL)….

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Sri Lanka’s Central Bank warns general public over 8 pyramid-type schemes

The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has requested the Attorney General to consider instituting criminal proceedings against eight pyramid-type prohibited schemes operating in Sri Lanka.

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Chinese reaffirms support for Sri Lanka’s economic recovery

President Ranil Wickremesinghe has received a courtesy call from Sun Weidong, the Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs from the People’s Republic of China.

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Sri Lanka’s Central Bank to hold rates as inflation stays high

Sri Lanka’s central bank is expected to keep rates unchanged at its policy meeting this week as it continues to support the debt-laden economy amid persistently high inflation.

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Sri Lanka to initiate new online passport application system

The Controller-General of Immigration and Emigration, Harsha Ilukpitiya says an online passport application system will be implemented in the coming days pursuant to President Ranil Wickremesinghe’s initiative to digitize the public service.

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India extends USD 1 Billion Credit Line for Sri Lanka until March 2024

Sri Lanka has been granted an extension of the credit facility signed March 2022, with India providing access to a USD 1 billion credit facility until March 2024.

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Cabinet approves resume of the Colombo Light Rail Transit project

The decision to resume the Colombo Light Rail Transit (LRT) project with the assistance of Japan has been approved by the Cabinet of Ministers.

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Sri Lanka Government to implement strict law enforcement against religious disharmony

There are obvious signs that another crisis is being triggered in the country once again, especially at a crucial time when the country is on a path of recovery from a severe economic crisis that was acutely experienced in recent times, said the State Minister of Defence Premitha Bandara Tennakoon.

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Food insecurity improved in Sri Lanka but prevails within specific regions – FAO and WFP

Food security in Sri Lanka is improving across all provinces, according to the Crop and Food Security Assessment Mission (CFSAM) report jointly carried out in February/March 2023 by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP).

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ADB approves $350 Million for Sri Lanka economic stabilization programme

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) today approved a $350 million special policy-based loan to provide budget support to Sri Lanka for economic stabilization.

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Ven. Rajangane Saddharathana Thera arrested

Ven. Rajangane Saddharathana thera has been arrested by the police in the Anuradhapura area.

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Nathasha Edirisooriya remanded till June 7

Nathasha Edirisooriya, who was arrested over her remarks on Buddhism was remanded until June 7 by the Fort Magistrate court today (May 28).

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Fuel quota to be increased from Tuesday

The National Fuel Pass QR System allocated fuel quotas will be increased from Wednesday (May 31), Minister of Power and Energy Kanchana Wijesekara said.

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India did more for Sri Lanka than IMF – Jaishankar

India has done more for Sri Lanka than the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Union Minister for External Affairs Dr. S. Jaishankar stressed on Saturday.

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Sri Lanka to Issue digital birth certificates

Measures are underway to immediately implement the issuing of digital birth certificates in Sri Lanka, State Minister of Home Affairs Asoka Priyantha said.

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Nathasha Edirisooriya arrested over remarks on Buddhism

Sri Lankan Stand-up comedian Nathasha Edirisooriya, who had allegedly insulted Buddhism during a stand-up comedy show, was arrested by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) a short while ago.

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