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Financing Sri Lanka's climate future: A joint call for action

Sri Lanka, Nov. 27 -- As Sri Lanka emerges from an unprecedented economic crisis and embarks on a path of reform, the launch of the National Climate Finance Strategy of Sri Lanka (2025-2030) marks a d... Read More


Sri Lanka's tourism revenue lags despite surge in arrivals

COLOMBO, Nov. 26 -- Sri Lanka's tourism revenue has remained lower since August this year despite a sharp rise in tourist arrivals, following a downward revision in estimated per-day tourist spending,... Read More


Sri Lanka moves forward with bid to join world's largest trade bloc, RCEP

COLOMBO, Nov. 26 -- Sri Lanka has taken a key step toward joining the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP), with the Cabinet of Ministers granting approval to proceed with the accession ... Read More


Airbus deal cost SriLankan US$400 million, minister reveals

COLOMBO, Nov. 25 -- A controversial aircraft procurement deal involving Airbus a decade ago has cost SriLankan Airlines an estimated US$ 400 million, Ports, Shipping and Civil Aviation Minister Anura ... Read More


IMF Executive Board to consider Sri Lanka's 5th EFF review in December

COLOMBO, Nov. 24 -- The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) is scheduled to meet on December 15, 2025, to review and approve the fifth tranche of Sri Lanka's ongoing Extended Fund... Read More


Sri Lanka can easily attract millions of Indian tourists, if it plays its cards right

Sri Lanka, Nov. 24 -- By Robert Antony COLOMBO - India's outbound travel market is rapidly expanding, with over 30 million Indians now travelling abroad annually. Sri Lanka, just an hour's flight awa... Read More


Parliament marks start of 16 Days of Activism with awareness badges

COLOMBO, Nov. 24 -- Sri Lanka's Women Parliamentarians' Caucus on Monday (24) launched its observance of the global 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence 2025, with all Members of Parliame... Read More


India-Sri Lanka tourism links strengthened at Colombo Forum

COLOMBO, Nov. 21 -- A tourism promotion event aiming to boost cross-border travel, strengthen industry partnerships, and highlight new technological opportunities in the tourism sector was held on Wed... Read More


Pakistan-Sri Lanka to deepen sports diplomacy

COLOMBO, Nov. 21 -- Pakistan and Sri Lanka have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening cooperation in sports and expanding people-to-people engagement, following a high-level meeting between Pak... Read More


Indian FATF delegation conducts 2nd phase of capacity-building program in Sri Lanka

COLOMBO, Nov. 20 -- A delegation from the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) Cell of India's Department of Revenue visited Sri Lanka from November 12-14, 2025, to lead the second phase of capacity-bui... Read More