Sri Lanka’s tourism revenue hits $2.65 Billion in first 10 months of 2025

The Central Bank of Sri Lanka states that total tourism earnings received by Sri Lanka during the first 10 months of 2025 amount to USD 2,659 million.



Southern Province Governor Bandula Harischandra passes away

The Governor of the Southern Province, Bandula Harischandra, has passed away at the age of 62.



Sri Lanka proposes eco paper bags to cut polythene use

The Ministry of Environment was proposed to take the lead in producing an environmentally friendly paper bag to replace polythene bags, commonly known as “sili sili” bags in Sri Lanka.



Sri Lanka Medical Council warns doctors over unclear prescriptions

The Sri Lanka Medical Council says it has received several complaints from pharmacists and members of the public about unclear prescriptions issued by some doctors.



Sri Lanka and United States sign new defence cooperation agreement

Sri Lanka and the United States signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on November 14, 2025 at the Ministry of Defence, marking a major step in strengthening defence cooperation between the two countries.



Sri Lanka Parliament passes second reading of 2026 Budget

The second reading of the 2026 Budget was approved in the Parliament of Sri Lanka today (November 14) with a majority of 118 votes.



SriLankan Airlines boosts BIA with new self check in service

SriLankan Airlines’ Airport and Ground Services has announced that it will introduce a self check in service at the Bandaranaike International Airport ahead of the winter travel season, which is expected to bring more than 300,000 tourists to Sri Lanka in December.



Rasika Peiris assumes duties as new Commissioner General of Elections

Rasika Peiris officially took office today (November 14) as the new Commissioner General of Elections in Sri Lanka.



IMF reviews Sri Lanka Budget 2026 to check alignment with program parameters

The International Monetary Fund says its Executive Board is expected to meet in the coming weeks to consider the next tranche of funding for Sri Lanka under the Extended Fund Facility.



Sri Lanka to install 500 new telecom towers in three years

A progress review meeting of the Ministry of Digital Economy for the year 2025 was held on Tuesday (November 11) at the Ministry premises under the patronage of Sri Lanka President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, who also serves as the Minister of Digital Economy.



Namal outlines intention of snti-govt rally to demand fulfilled promises

Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) Member of Parliament Namal Rajapaksa stated that the anti-government rally scheduled to be held in Nugegoda on November 21, 2025, is intended to remind the Sri Lankan Government of the promises it made to the public.



Sri Lanka holds high-level talks to tackle illegal fishing, poaching and drug trafficking

A high-level meeting was held at the Sri Lankan Parliament on Tuesday (November 11) to review and strengthen strategies aimed at stopping illegal fishing and poaching activities in the country’s territorial waters.



Five Sri Lankans held in Maldives over massive drug bust

The Maldivian security forces have decided to detain and question five Sri Lankan fishermen who were arrested with a large stock of narcotics for a period of 30 days.



Man arrested for attacking Traffic Sergeant in Anuradhapura

A man has been arrested for allegedly attacking a Police Sergeant attached to the Traffic Division of the Anuradhapura Police Station while he was on duty.



High-level meeting held to review release of lands in Jaffna and Palali

A high-level meeting took place on Tuesday (November 11) at the Parliament Complex to review the progress of releasing privately owned lands in the Jaffna and Palali areas that are currently used by the military.



Sri Lanka Government moves to expedite Ranaviru Welfare benefits

A high-level meeting on the Ranaviru Welfare Cabinet Paper, chaired by Deputy Minister of Defence Major General (Retd) Aruna Jayasekara, was held yesterday (November 11) at the Parliament Complex in Sri Lanka.