Sri Lanka takes decision to fix sugar shortage after control price

The Sri Lanka Government has decided to take over the stocks of sugar already imported under the previous levy of 25 cents per kg and sell it through Lanka Sathosa, supermarkets and cooperative outlets at a price of Rs. 275 per kg within a month.



Rising gold-backed loans elevate risks for Sri Lankan finance companies – Fitch

Rising gold-backed lending among Sri Lanka’s finance and leasing companies (FLC) sector is exposing financiers to higher collateral price risk and making them more susceptible to any adverse movements in gold prices, says Fitch Ratings.



Director of Medical Supplies Division and three others arrested

Director of the Medical Supplies Division of the Ministry of Health, Dr. Kapila Wickramanayaka and three others were arrested by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) over the alleged importing of substandard Immunoglobulin vials, police said.



Asian Development Bank backs future water supply projects in Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka Government held a discussion with Asian Development Bank (ADB) on upcoming water supply sector reform program in Sri Lanka which will be implemented with the financial assistance of the ADB.



Sri Lanka Government revenue surges by 43.5%, yet expanding budget deficit spurs VAT hike

Sri Lanka Government’s revenue in the first eight months saw a robust 43.5 percent increase.



Joe Biden administration values partnership with Sri Lanka

Administrator of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Samantha Power told Sri Lanka President Ranil Wickremesinghe that Joe Biden’s administration greatly values its partnership with Sri Lanka.



Australia beats India to win Cricket World Cup for sixth time

Australia won the Cricket World Cup for a record-extending sixth time Sunday, ending India’s dominant run in its home tournament with a six-wicket victory in a low-scoring final on the back of Travis Head’s 137.



Indian fishermen detained by Sri Lanka Navy freed after Finance Minister’s intervention

The Sri Lankan government has released 22 fishermen hailing from Rameswaram in Tamil Nadu, who were detained on November 18 by the Navy personnel on charges of poaching.



Chinese State Councilor Shen Yiqin arrives in Sri Lanka

A Chinese delegation including State Councilor Shen Yiqin arrived in Sri Lanka on an official visit on Saturday (November 18).



Sri Lanka expects second tranche of IMF loan in December

Sri Lanka expects to receive the second installment of the loan provided under the Extended Fund Facility (EFF) of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) in December, 2023.



Sajith Premadasa tables SLC letter to ICC over undue interference

Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa today revealed that Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) president Shammi Silva had sent a letter to the International Cricket Council (ICC) alleging that the Sports Ministry had made undue interferences in its activities and claimed that this had paved the way for the ICC ban on Sri Lanka Cricket.



Sri Lanka seeks investors for nuclear power plants

Sri Lanka will call for expressions of interest (EOI) in setting up nuclear power plants, its energy minister said on Friday, as it seeks cheap electricity to support its economic recovery.



Unit 2 of Norochcholai power plant out of order while Kelanitissa power plant shut down for 6 weeks

The Unit 2 generator of Lakvijaya Power Plant in Norochcholai is inoperative from Friday night (November 17) due to the high-pressure heater system of the generating unit having suffered an emergency breakdown, the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) says.



Sri Lanka gives China deal details, keeping IMF aid on track

Sri Lanka’s central bank chief said the government has shared the terms of a $4.2 billion China debt deal with other creditors a key sticking point with countries like India paving the way for more loans from the International Monetary Fund.



‘Chamari Bay’ dedicated for Chamari Athapaththu at Sydney Cricket Ground

The Sydney Thunder has announced that a specially dedicated seating zone at the iconic Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) will be named after Sri Lanka captain Chamari Athapaththu for their WBBL Derby clash on November 26.



Sri Lanka to implement “English for All” program in all schools by 2030

Sri Lanka President Ranil Wickremesinghe on Thursday (November 16) announced the implementation of the “English for All” program in all schools and universities across the country by 2030.