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Sri Lanka's sovereign rating upgrade reflects continued progress in macroeconomic stabilization and reforms - CBSL chief

New Delhi, Sept. 24 -- The upgrade of Sri Lanka's sovereign rating by Fitch Ratings from 'CCC+' to 'B-', with a Stable Outlook, reflects the continued progress in macroeconomic stabilisation and refor... Read More


Flood warning for Kalu Ganga sub-basin extended for 48 hours

New Delhi, Sept. 24 -- The flood warning issued for the Kuda Ganga sub-basin of the Kalu Ganga has been extended for a further 48 hours, the Irrigation Department has announced. The Department sai... Read More


Police seize 3.5kg of kush cannabis, 2.4kg of hashish from overseas courier package

New Delhi, Sept. 23 -- A consignment containing 3.599kg of kush cannabis and 2.409kg of hashish, allegedly imported into Sri Lanka through a private courier service, has been seized following informat... Read More


Malwathu Chief Prelate calls for more flexible US tariff policies toward Sri Lanka

New Delhi, Sept. 23 -- The United States should consider adopting a more flexible approach to certain tariff measures imposed on Sri Lanka, Most Venerable Thibbatuwawe Sri Sumangala Thero, Chief Prela... Read More


Prisons Dept. launches probe into clash between 'Harak Kata' and 'Kehelbaddara Padme'

New Delhi, Sept. 23 -- The Department of Prisons has launched a special investigation into a clash involving alleged organized crime figures Nadun Chinthaka Wickramaratne, alias "Harak Kata," and Mand... Read More


Opposition Leader holds talks with IMF delegation on post-2027 economic outlook

New Delhi, Sept. 23 -- A delegation from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) held discussions with Leader of the Opposition Sajith Premadasa at the Office of the Leader of the Opposition in Parliame... Read More


'Red' warning issued for strong winds, rough seas in Bay of Bengal

New Delhi, Sept. 23 -- The Department of Meteorology has issued a Red Warning for strong winds and rough seas for multi-day boats operating in the deep-sea areas of the Bay of Bengal. The Deep Dep... Read More


IMF calls for continued reforms as Sri Lanka faces external risks

New Delhi, Sept. 23 -- The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has called on Sri Lanka to maintain prudent economic policies and accelerate structural reforms as the country faces continued risks from t... Read More


Sugeeshwara Bandara further remanded.

New Delhi, Sept. 23 -- Former private secretary to former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa, Sugeeshwara Bandara, has been further remanded until October 07 after being produced before the Colombo Magistra... Read More


Chief of Defence Staff Post ceases to exist as repeal act comes into force

New Delhi, Sept. 23 -- The office of the Chief of Defence Staff has ceased to exist following the enactment of the Chief of Defence Staff (Repeal) Act, No. 22 of 2026. Speaker of House Dr. Jagath ... Read More