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Sri Lanka's workers' remittances exceed USD 6 bln in first ten months of 2025

Sri Lanka, Nov. 9 -- Sri Lanka received USD 712 million in workers' remittances in October 2025, according to the latest figures released by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL). The CBSL reported th... Read More


Nationwide distribution of 500,000 coconut plants begins today

Sri Lanka, Nov. 9 -- A national program to distribute 500,000 coconut plants for homestead cultivation is set to commence today (09) with the aim of reducing poverty and promoting coconut cultivation ... Read More


Sri Lanka's reserves dip slightly in October

Sri Lanka, Nov. 9 -- Sri Lanka's official reserve assets recorded a marginal decline in October 2025 compared to the previous month, according to the latest data from the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CB... Read More


Saudi issues commemorative stamps to mark 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations with Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka, Nov. 9 -- Saudi Arabia has issued commemorative stamps to mark the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Sri Lanka and Saudi Arabia. The commemorative stamp... Read More


Japan observes tiny tsunami following 6.7 magnitude quake

Sri Lanka, Nov. 9 -- Japan said on Sunday (Nov 9) evening that tiny tsunami waves hit its northern Pacific coast after an offshore 6.7-magnitude earthquake. The first tsunami hit Miyako, Iwate, at 5.... Read More


2025 A/L exam to begin tomorrow at over 2,300 centres

Sri Lanka, Nov. 9 -- The Department of Examinations (DoE) announced that all arrangements have been finalized for the 2025 G.C.E. Advanced Level (A/L) Examination, which is set to commence tomorrow (1... Read More


Sri Lanka reaffirms unwavering support to Palestine cause

Sri Lanka, Nov. 9 -- Minister of Foreign Affairs Vijitha Herath has reaffirmed Sri Lanka's traditional and unwavering support to the Palestine cause. This was conveyed during a meeting between Minist... Read More


Three including two sisters arrested over heroin trafficking operation

Sri Lanka, Nov. 9 -- Three individuals, a male and two females, have been arrested by the police in connection with a heroin trafficking operation. Police stated that the operation involved the smuggl... Read More


Feedback on amendments to Finance Business Act accepted till Nov. 30: CBSL

Sri Lanka, Nov. 9 -- The general public has been requested to provide feedback on the proposed amendments to the Finance Business Act, No. 42 of 2011. The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has propose... Read More


Myanmar junta says demolishing 150 scam hub buildings

Sri Lanka, Nov. 9 -- Myanmar's military said on Sunday (Nov 9) it was demolishing nearly 150 buildings in a crackdown on a notorious internet scam compound bordering Thailand - including a gym, a spa ... Read More