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Six Sri Lankans abandoned in seas off Talaimannar by traffickers rescued

Sri Lanka, Sept. 16 -- The Sri Lanka Navy has taken hold of six Sri Lankans, who were abandoned in seas off Talaimannar by human traffickers. The group was illegally transported by sea from India and... Read More


CEB workers to report sick in groups to oppose restructuring

Sri Lanka, Sept. 16 -- The Executive Committee Member of the Ceylon Electricity Board Engineers' Union (CEBEU), Dhanushka Parakramasinghe announced that the trade union action launched in protest agai... Read More


Britain to roll out red carpet, royal fanfare for Trump visit

Sri Lanka, Sept. 16 -- United States President Donald Trump will arrive in Britain on Tuesday (Sep 16) for a three-day trip. An elaborate show of pomp and pageantry awaits the American leader during ... Read More


World Bank Vice President concludes first official visit to Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka, Sept. 16 -- The World Bank's Vice President for South Asia, Johannes Zutt, concluded his first official visit to Sri Lanka yesterday (15). During his two-day visit, he met with President A... Read More


Sri Lanka's PMI for August expands

Sri Lanka, Sept. 16 -- The Central Bank of Sri Lanka's (CBSL) Purchasing Managers' Index for Manufacturing (PMI - Manufacturing) recorded an index value of 55.2 in August 2025. The CBSL said that mos... Read More


27,500 individuals subjected to inspection during special police operation

Sri Lanka, Sept. 16 -- A total of 598 individuals have been arrested on suspicion of being involved in criminal activities and also over illicit liquor and drug-related offenses during a special islan... Read More


Sri Lanka eyes 6% growth in 2026, but 2025 outlook dims amid spending delays: Dy Minister

Sri Lanka, Sept. 16 -- Sri Lanka is aiming to boost its economic growth to up to 6% in 2026, partly through record government capital expenditure, though delays in passing the budget could drag on its... Read More


Digital signature introduced for government entities to enhance efficiency

Sri Lanka, Sept. 16 -- A digital signature system has been introduced for public officials with the aim of making official duties easier and more efficient. Minister of Public Administration, Provinc... Read More


Over 75,000 tourists arrive in first two weeks of September

Sri Lanka, Sept. 16 -- The number of tourists who arrived in the country in the first two weeks of September stood at 75,358, the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority has announced. According to l... Read More


Nepal's deadly protests hammer tourism sector as arrivals fall 30%

Sri Lanka, Sept. 16 -- Nepal's deadliest protests in decades erupted just as the country entered its peak tourist season, dealing a blow to businesses that had been preparing to welcome trekkers from ... Read More