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Robust economic performance in 2025

Sri Lanka, April 21 -- The Central Bank of Sri Lanka's (CBSL's) 'Annual Economic Review 2025' report highlights that despite rising global uncertainties stemming from trade and geopolitical developmen... Read More


Heavy rainfall exceeding 100 mm expected in several areas today

Sri Lanka, April 21 -- Showers or thundershowers are expected in most parts of the island after 1.00 p.m. today (21), the Department of Meteorology said. Heavy rainfall exceeding 100 mm is likely at ... Read More


President reviews 'Clean Sri Lanka' 2026 action plan

Sri Lanka, April 20 -- President Anura Kumara Dissanayake led a special discussion on the 'Clean Sri Lanka' programme action plan at the Presidential Secretariat on April 17.Geographic Reference In a... Read More


Boat travellers, fishermen must wear safety jackets to escape drowning - SLLSA

Sri Lanka, April 20 -- The Sri Lanka Life Saving Association (SLLSA) paid attention towards number of sudden deaths that were reported from various parts of the country following drowning. They stress... Read More


'Walk for Peace' from April 21 to 28

Sri Lanka, April 20 -- Arrangements have been made to hold the internationally recognised 'Walk for Peace' procession in Sri Lanka from April 21 to 28 with State sponsorship.South Asians & Diaspora T... Read More


India, Sri Lanka discuss proposed energy hub in Trincomalee - Indian Foreign Secretary

Sri Lanka, April 20 -- Indian Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan held extensive bilateral discussions with President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya, and Opposition Lea... Read More


Scholarships for 300 students during Y scholarship awards

Sri Lanka, April 20 -- A total of 300 students from across the island were awarded scholarships for a period of 18 months at the Y scholarship award ceremony for G.C.E. Advanced Level students of the ... Read More


Mannar sand permits suspended amid probe into irregularities

Sri Lanka, April 20 -- The Northern Province Governor N. Vethanayahan has ordered the temporary suspension of sand mining permits issued in Mannar last March, as a Criminal Investigation Department (C... Read More


SL ratifies ILO Convention on Violence and Harassment

Sri Lanka, April 20 -- Sri Lanka deposited the instrument of ratification of the Violence and Harassment Convention, 2019 (No. 190) with the International Labour Office recently. Sri Lanka is the 55t... Read More


Indonesian Navy Ship concludes official goodwill visit to SL

Sri Lanka, April 20 -- The Indonesian Navy ship KRI BIMA SUCI - 945 departed the island on April 18 April, marking the successful completion of her official goodwill visit. The ship was accorded a for... Read More