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President Emphasizes Export Growth in Pre-Budget Discussion with Industry Leaders

Sri Lanka, Aug. 27 -- A pre-budget discussion for the year 2026 was held yesterday (26) at the Presidential Secretariat under the patronage of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake with private sector en... Read More


Comments on Ranil's Health: Disciplinary Inquiry Against Dr. Rukshan Bellana

Sri Lanka, Aug. 27 -- Acting Health Minister Dr. Hansaka Wijemuni announced that a disciplinary investigation is expected to be conducted against Dr. Rukshan Bellana, Deputy Director of the Colombo Na... Read More


FDI doubles to US$ 607 Mn in first 7 months 2025

Sri Lanka, Aug. 27 -- The amount of foreign direct investment received by the country in the first 7 months of this year has more than doubled compared to the first 7 months of last year, Chairman of ... Read More


Case Against Ranil: AG Opposes Granting Bail

Sri Lanka, Aug. 26 -- The court hearing for former President Ranil Wickremesinghe commenced today (26) before Colombo Fort Magistrate Nilupuli Lankapura. When the case was called up, Wickremesinghe w... Read More


Today's Exchange Rates - August 26, 2025

Sri Lanka, Aug. 26 -- The Central Bank of Sri Lanka has released the latest data on key financial ratios and economic indicators as of August 26, 2025. This information provides insights into the coun... Read More


Meta and ICTA Drive Digital Transformation Through New Training Program

Sri Lanka, Aug. 26 -- In partnership with the Ministry of Digital Economy and the Information and Communication Technology Agency (ICTA), Meta launched a Digital Government Day program to upskill medi... Read More


Ranil Will Not Appear in Court, Will Join via Zoom: Court Informed

Sri Lanka, Aug. 26 -- The Colombo Magistrate's Court was informed today (26) that former President Ranil Wickremesinghe will not be produced before court due to his health condition. Court officials ... Read More


Court Proceedings on Ranil's Case Begins

Sri Lanka, Aug. 26 -- Court proceedings relating to former President Ranil Wickremesinghe resumed at the Colombo Magistrate's Court on Tuesday (26). Colombo Chief Magistrate Nilupuli Lankapura is sch... Read More


Sajith, Namal Join Protest at Fort Magistrate's Court Demanding Ranil's Release

Sri Lanka, Aug. 26 -- A group of supporters are currently protesting near the Fort Magistrate's Court, demanding the release of former President Ranil Wickremesinghe, who is currently in remand custod... Read More


Kapila Rajapaksa Appointed as New DG of CEA

Sri Lanka, Aug. 26 -- R.S.P. Kapila Mahesh Rajapaksa has been appointed as the new Director General of the Central Environmental Authority (CEA), officially assuming duties yesterday (25). The appoint... Read More