The Ministry of Finance, Economic Stabilization, and National Policies has clarified Sri Lanka’s external debt service payments, addressing misconceptions about the country’s economic stability.

Four Sri Lankan police officers have been arrested by the Modara Police for allegedly entering a residence in Colombo 15, threatening the occupants, and demanding a ransom of Rs. 1.4 million.

The Election Commission of Sri Lanka has stated that all campaign activities for the 2024 Presidential Election must end by midnight on September 18, 2024.

The Election Commission of Sri Lanka has introduced several special telephone numbers for the Election Dispute Resolution Unit.

Sri Lanka Police state that 63,000 officers will be deployed for duties during the 2024 Presidential Election.

People who haven’t received their poll cards can pick them up from the nearest post office between September 18 and September 21, 2024, according to Post Master General Ruwan Sathkumara.

Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe has extended heartfelt wishes to the Muslim community in Sri Lanka and around the world as they celebrate Milad-un-Nabi, the birth of Prophet Muhammad.

The United States Department of State has updated its travel advisory for Sri Lanka, urging U.S. citizens to exercise caution ahead of the upcoming Presidential Election in Sri Lanka, scheduled for September 21, 2024.

The U.S. Ambassador to Sri Lanka stressed that no process is more vital to Sri Lanka’s democracy than holding free and fair elections.

The grade 5 scholarship examination for 2024 will be held today (Sunday, September 15) at 2,849 centres across Sri Lanka, with a total of 323,879 students participating.

At a recent IMF press briefing, Julie Kozack, Director of the Communications Department, provided updates on Sri Lanka’s economic situation, ongoing reforms, and the upcoming presidential election.

The Sri Lankan government has announced the lifting of its long-standing ban on motor vehicle imports, effective from October 1, 2024.

The Sri Lankan government has announced proposed changes to the Personal Income Tax (PIT) structure as part of its ongoing efforts to support economic recovery and ease the burden on mid-level income earners.

Sri Lanka’s Cabinet of Ministers has decided to lift all vehicle import restrictions by February 2025, Foreign Minister Ali Sabry announced today (September 13).