Adani investment has come in, we are not panicking about projects: Ali Sabry

Colombo sees the Adani projects in Sri Lanka as a “government to government kind of deal”, said Sri Lankan Foreign Minister MUM Ali Sabry, as it was the Indian government that had identified the Adani group for infrastructure projects including Northern Sri Lanka wind power project.



Two suspects arrested over murder of businessman in Panadura

Two suspects including the shooter wanted in connection with the shooting and killing of a businessman who was found shot dead in his vehicle at Pinwatta in Panadura had been arrested, police said.



Supermodel Naomi Campbell features “Samahan” in interview

Renowned British supermodel Naomi Campbell features a pack of Sri Lankan made “Samahan,” as an essential product she keeps with her for a strong immune system.



More than 100 state bodies to be closed down

The Government will be winding up or transferring the powers of more than 100 commissions, agencies and advisory boards, after revelations that their services were not needed or could be performed by existing institutions.



Litro decides not to increase domestic LP Gas prices in March

Litro Gas Lanka Ltd., has decided not to increase the prices of domestic gas considering the appreciation of the Sri Lankan rupee against U.S. Dollar.



Government will honour Supreme Court’s order against withholding funds for Local Government Election

Sri Lanka’s State Minister of Finance Ranjith Siyambalapitiya stated today (March 04) that the government will honour the Supreme Court’s interim order barring the withholding of funds allocated for the 2023 Local Government Election.



IMF praises Sri Lanka’s decision to raise policy rate

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) today praised the Central Bank of Sri Lanka’s (CBSL) decision to raise the policy rate and said it “shows its commitment to reduce inflation more quickly and firmly towards the single-digit target.”



Sri Lanka unexpectedly raises rates to fulfil IMF bailout requirements

Sri Lanka’s central bank raised interest rates in an unexpected move on Friday in a bid to help the country secure a bailout package from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to stabilise its crisis-hit economy.



Supreme Court issues order on Finance Secretary against withholding budget allocations for elections

The Supreme Court has issued an order preventing the Finance Ministry’s secretary from withholding the funds allocated for Local Government Election 2023 through the 2023 Budget.



Sri Lankan Rupee further appreciates against U.S. Dollar

The Sri Lankan Rupee (LKR) has further appreciated against the US dollar (USD) today (March 03).



Sri Lanka President says Cannot change Government by taking to the streets

Government can only be changed through a parliamentary election and taking to the streets was not an option for that, Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe said today (March 03).



Sri Lanka President emphasizes the need for an urgent transition to a green economy

Sri Lanka President Ranil Wickremesinghe has announced that a foundation is presently being established to advance Sri Lanka’s economy to a global level over the next five years by implementing green economic policies.



Harsha rubbishes President’s claim LG polls cannot be held

Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) MP Dr. Harsha de Silva has dismissed claims made by the President that the government can’t afford to hold elections in view of IMF recommendations.



Sri Lanka’s tax revision helps correct tax revenue & expenditure imbalance – IMF

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) Mission to Sri Lanka has stated that the new tax reforms in Sri Lanka helps meet the objective of correcting the imbalance of tax revenue and expenditure.



Chinese tourists visit Sri Lanka for the first time since COVID-19

First group of Chinese tourists since the COVID-19 pandemic arrived in Sri Lanka last night (March 01).



Sri Lankan Rupee further appreciates against U.S. Dollar

The Sri Lankan Rupee (LKR) has further appreciated against the US dollar (USD) today (March 02).