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IMF projects 3.1% economic growth for Sri Lanka in 2026

Sri Lanka, Oct. 29 -- The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has projected that Sri Lanka's economy will grow by 3.1% in 2026, reflecting a gradual return to its long-term trend, officials said. Thoma... Read More


Lawyer who gave Penal Code for Ishara Sewwandi detained 72 hours

Sri Lanka, Oct. 29 -- The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has obtained a 72-hour detention order for a lawyer arrested in connection with the Ganemulla Sanjeewa murder, police said. Accordin... Read More


Colombo gold market sees price drop

Sri Lanka, Oct. 29 -- The price of gold in Sri Lanka has dropped by Rs. 2,000 compared to yesterday (28), according to market data. As of this morning (29), a pound of 22-carat gold at the Sea Street... Read More


Case against Ranil Wickremesinghe to be heard today

Sri Lanka, Oct. 29 -- The case filed against former President Ranil Wickremesinghe under the Public Property Act is scheduled to be taken up again today (29) before the Colombo Fort Magistrate's Court... Read More


Three soldiers hospitalised after grenade explosion during training

Sri Lanka, Oct. 29 -- Three Army soldiers were hospitalised following a hand grenade explosion during a military training exercise at the Maduru Oya Army Training Camp this morning (29), police said. ... Read More


Sri Lanka beat Nepal, post third win

Sri Lanka, Oct. 28 -- Sri Lanka secured its third win in the 2025 Central Asia Nation Cup Men's Volleyball Tournament yesterday by defeating Nepal. Organized by the Central Asian Volleyball Associati... Read More


Novices' volleyball provincial matches in November

Sri Lanka, Oct. 28 -- The Sri Lanka Volleyball Federation (SLVB) has announced that the provincial matches for the 2025 Munchee Novices Men's and Women's Volleyball Tournament will be held on November... Read More


From Gaming to basketball addict

Sri Lanka, Oct. 28 -- At just 15, Samuel Tsung has already earned his place among Sri Lanka's most promising young basketball talents. His journey, however, was not paved with easy victories or instan... Read More


Great Place To Work Sri Lanka hosts Regional Conference

Sri Lanka, Oct. 28 -- Great Place To Work Sri Lanka recently hosted its flagship conference at the Hilton Colombo, bringing together industry and HR leaders to explore trust, culture, and leadership i... Read More


Snickers officially launched in Sri Lanka with island-wide pop-up experience

Sri Lanka, Oct. 28 -- Global chocolate brand Snickers has officially launched in Sri Lanka, marking Mars Incorporated's latest entry into the country's confectionery market. To celebrate the launch, ... Read More