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UK-led group urges Sri Lanka to step up human rights reforms at UNHRC

Srilanka, Sept. 8 -- A group of countries led by the United Kingdom has called on Sri Lanka to translate its stated commitment to human rights reform into concrete action, while welcoming recent steps... Read More


Govt to expand technical support for digital learning infrastructure

Srilanka, Sept. 8 -- Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya said the present government is taking steps to streamline the maintenance and repair of digital educational equipment in schools across the c... Read More


US approves $15 million support for Colombo Port digital infrastructure

Srilanka, Sept. 8 -- The United States has approved $15 million in financial assistance for the development of digital infrastructure at the Port of Colombo, according to Laura DiBella, the Chairwoman... Read More


Sri Lanka's foreign reserves rise to USD 6.9 billion in August

Srilanka, Sept. 8 -- Sri Lanka's official foreign reserve assets increased 4.6% to USD 6.905 billion in August 2026, from USD 6.6 billion in July, the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) said. The l... Read More


Iranian Ships among 47 vessels anchored near Sri Lankan waters amid US-Iran conflict

Srilanka, Sept. 8 -- Around 47 vessels have currently been identified anchored in international waters near Sri Lanka's maritime boundary amid the ongoing military conflict between the United States a... Read More


ITAK welcomes UN rights chief's concerns, criticises government over lack of progress on Tamil issues

Srilanka, Sept. 8 -- The Ilankai Tamil Arasu Kachchi (ITAK) has welcomed concerns raised by the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights over the lack of progress on accountability for alleged human righ... Read More


CBSL absorbs US$579 million from forex market in August

Srilanka, Sept. 6 -- The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) absorbed US$579 million from the domestic foreign exchange market in August 2026, based on value-date transactions, as the country continued t... Read More


Sajith calls out President's U-turn on referendum for constitutional amendment

Srilanka, Sept. 6 -- The Leader of the Opposition, Sajith Premadasa has questioned President Anura Kumara Dissanayake on why a referendum is not required for the proposed 22nd Amendment to the Constit... Read More


SriLankan Airlines flights rerouted amid Indonesia volcanic activity

Srilanka, Sept. 6 -- Two SriLankan Airlines flights scheduled to arrive in Sri Lanka from Sydney and Melbourne tonight are being rerouted due to volcanic activity in Indonesia, according to reports. ... Read More


Prolonged dry spell drains major reservoirs in Eastern Province

Srilanka, Sept. 6 -- Water levels in nine major irrigation reservoirs in the Ampara District have plunged to just 21.5%, amid the severe dry weather prevailing across the country, the Irrigation Depar... Read More