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Tourist arrivals cross 2.1mn milestone at end-November

SRILANKA, Dec. 4 -- Tourists stuck in disaster-hit areas rescued by Sri Lanka Airforce Sri Lanka's tourism industry demonstrated remarkable resilience in November 2025, crossing the significant miles... Read More


Industry Ministry launches immediate data collection drive to restore Cyclone Ditwah-affected industries

SRILANKA, Dec. 4 -- The Industry Ministry announced it has initiated a mechanism to gather data concerning the industries that have been affected by Cyclone Ditwah. This initiative aims to collect t... Read More


Banks Association pledges strong support for economic revival

SRILANKA, Dec. 4 -- SLBA Chairman and board members at the meeting with Central Bank Governor The Sri Lanka Banks Association (SLBA), in a meeting with the Governor of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (... Read More


Cyclone Ditwah to trim GDP growth by 0.5%-0.7%: FCR

SRILANKA, Dec. 4 -- Cyclone Ditwah, which struck Sri Lanka in late November, causing widespread flooding and landslides, is projected to shave off approximately 0.5 percent to 0.7 percent from the cou... Read More


Sri Lanka to receive sixth tranche of Extended Fund Facility within two weeks: IMF

SRILANKA, Dec. 4 -- The International Monetary Fund announced that Sri Lanka is expected to receive swift access to approximately USD 350 million, the sixth tranche of the Extended Fund Facility, with... Read More


Damaged communication networks expected to be fully restored by tomorrow - Deputy Minister

Sri Lanka, Dec. 3 -- Deputy Minister of Digital Economy, Eranga Weeraratne stated that the telephone and internet communication networks disrupted due to the recent disaster are expected to be fully r... Read More


Warrant issued for Wimal Weerawansa over alleged misuse of Government Vehicles

Sri Lanka, Dec. 3 -- Fort Magistrate Isuru Netthikumarage has issued a warrant for former Colombo District Parliamentarian Wimal Weerawansa, who is out on bail, after he failed to appear in court. We... Read More


Moment of silence in Parliament for adverse weather victims

Sri Lanka, Dec. 3 -- Today (03), Parliament observed a minute's silence to pay tribute to those who lost their lives due to the recent adverse weather conditions affecting the island. The tribute was... Read More


CEB issues safety alert on restoring power in flood-affected homes

Sri Lanka, Dec. 3 -- The Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) has urged the public not to switch on electricity supply in homes affected by recent flooding until proper safety checks are completed. In a sa... Read More


Pakistan PM condoles Sri Lanka, sends humanitarian help

Sri Lanka, Dec. 3 -- Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif expressed deep sorrow over the tragic loss of life and property caused by Cyclone Ditwah in Sri Lanka. Following a phone call from Sri Lank... Read More