Category: Local News

The Ministry of Defence in Sri Lanka has announced that all firearms and ammunition provided to civilians for self-defense will be retrieved by the government and must be handed over to the relevant authorities before November 7, 2024.

Indian External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar, who arrived in Sri Lanka for a one-day official visit, met with several key Sri Lankan political figures today (October 4).

Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake engaged in discussions with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) at the Presidential Secretariat today (October 4), marking the second day of talks.

Former Sri Lankan Minister Bandula Gunawardena, announced today (October 4) that he will not be contesting in the upcoming parliamentary election.

The Police Media Division stated that a special discussion was held yesterday (October 3) at the Police Headquarters under the leadership of Ravi Seneviratne, the Secretary of the Ministry of Public Security.

Acceptance of nominations for the General Election in Sri Lanka begins today (October 4).

A delegation of high-level representatives from the International Monetary Fund (IMF), currently in Sri Lanka, met with Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake today (October 3).

The Central Bank of Sri Lanka has issued an Extraordinary Gazette rescinding the pension benefits of its governors, effective September 11, 2024.

Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake stated that he stands in solidarity with public servants dedicated to creating an efficient democratic public service.

A high-level delegation from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) arrived in Sri Lanka yesterday (October 2) to review the future plans of the new government, led by Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, in relation to the ongoing IMF program.

The Chief of Defence Staff, the commanders of the tri-forces, and the Acting IGP made courtesy calls on Sri Lanka’s Defence Secretary, Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd), on Wednesday, October 2, 2024.

Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake held a series of high-profile diplomatic meetings today (October 2, 2024), engaging with ambassadors and high commissioners from several countries.

The U.S. Embassy in Sri Lanka announced the start of the 2026 Diversity Visa Lottery Program, also known as the “Green Card Lottery.”

The Sri Lankan Rupee (LKR) has appreciated against the US Dollar (USD) today (October 2), as per the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL).

An International Monetary Fund (IMF) team led by Krishna Srinivasan, the Director for the Asia Pacific Department, will visit Colombo, Sri Lanka, from October 2 to 4, 2024, according to an IMF spokesperson.

Masatsugu Asakawa, President of the Asian Development Bank (ADB), congratulated President Anura Kumara Dissanayake on his election as President of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka.