IMF team arrives in Sri Lanka to evaluate economic reforms

An International Monetary Fund (IMF) team has arrived in Sri Lanka and will engage in discussions for a period of one week from January 11 to January 19, 2023.



Princess Anne to visit the Temple of the Tooth Relic in Sri Lanka

Princess Anne, also known as The Princess Royal, is set to visit the Temple of the Tooth Relic in Kandy, Sri Lanka on Thursday (January 11) to receive blessings.



United States expresses concerns over Human Rights violations during ‘Yukthiya’ operation in Sri Lanka

The United States has voiced concerns similar to those raised by the Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka (HRCSL) regarding alleged human rights abuses in the recent ‘Yukthiya’ Operation carried out by the Sri Lanka Police and the Ministry of Public Security.



One person killed in a shooting in Nawagamuwa

One person has died in a shooting incident that took place in the Nawagamuwa area on Wednesday (January 10) night.



U.S. Ambassador Julie Chung meets Sri Lanka President Ranil Wickremesinghe

U.S. Ambassador to Sri Lanka Julie Chung has met with Sri Lanka President Ranil Wickremesighe on Wednesday (January 10).



Sri Lanka’s Health workers announce strike

Health workers in Sri Lanka, including administrative officers, health management assistants, development officers and hospital health assistants have decided to go on strike starting at 6:00 AM tomorrow (January 11) until 8:00 AM the next morning (January 12).



No bag carriers and a commercial flight: Princess Anne’s no-nonsense royal visit

The Princess Royal has been welcomed to Sri Lanka with a dazzling performance by traditional dancers – and in true Princess Anne style, she took it all in her stride by carrying her own bags off her commercial plane.



Sri Lanka’s State Minister of Finance says VAT increase has no major impact on the market

Recent increase in Value Added Tax (VAT) hasn’t caused significant disruptions in the market during the first few days of this month according to a study conducted by the Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA), State Minister of Finance Ranjith Siyambalapitiya informed Parliament today (January 10).



Sri Lanka ranked as the fourth most popular solo travel destination

Sri Lanka has been ranked as the fourth most popular solo travel destination in the world for 2024, the Forbes magazine reported.



Professor Lakshman Dissanayake appointed as member of Election commission

Professor D.M.S.S. Lakshman Dissanayake today (January 10) assumed duties as a new member of the Election Commission.



Sri Lanka central bank to consider a single policy rate mechanism

Sri Lanka’s central bank is considering moving towards a single policy rate mechanism to ensure better signaling of its monetary policy stance, Governor P. Nandalal Weerasinghe said on Wednesday.



Ranil Wickremesinghe named as next candidate of UNP for Presidential Election 2024

The United National Party (UNP) Management Committee unanimously decided yesterday (January 09) that President Ranil Wickremesinghe should contest for the upcoming Presidential Election.



Dr. Saveen Semage re-appointed as CEO of NMRA

The Ministry of Health announced the re-appointment of Dr. Saveen Semage as the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the National Medicines Regulatory Authority (NMRA) today (January 09).



Gabriel Attal becomes France’s youngest Prime Minister

French President Emmanuel Macron named 34-year-old Education Minister Gabriel Attal as his new prime minister on Tuesday, seeking to breathe new life into his second mandate ahead of European parliament elections.



Sri Lanka to establish separate counters to issue TIN at divisional secretariats, public places

Sri Lanka’s Finance Ministry has instructed officials to establish dedicated counters at every Divisional Secretariats for the issuance of Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) for individuals aged 18 and above.



Sri Lanka to renovate 1,500km of roads in 2024 within 06 months

The Department of Government Information (DGI) has revealed plans to renovate 1,500 kilometers of roads in Sri Lanka.