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World Bank Vice President reaffirms support for Sri Lanka's recovery and growth

COLOMBO, Sept. 16 -- The World Bank's Vice President for South Asia, Johannes Zutt, concluded his first official visit to Sri Lanka on Tuesday (16), reaffirming the institution's commitment to support... Read More


South Asia unites on early warning and climate resilience at Colombo Dialogue

COLOMBO, Sept. 16 -- The South Asian Policy Dialogue 2025 on Early Warning and Anticipatory Action for Accelerating Risk Mitigation, which brought together leading regional and local experts in disast... Read More


US and Sri Lanka partner to refurbish Akaragama Hospital

COLOMBO, Sept. 15 -- The Akaragama Divisional Hospital, jointly refurbished by the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) and the United States Air Force (USAF) at a cost of LKR 40.5 million (US$135,000), was cer... Read More


Mahinda Rajapaksa vacates Colombo residence after privileges repealed

COLOMBO, Sept. 11 -- Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa has begun vacating his official residence at Wijerama Mawatha in Colombo, following Parliament's decision to repeal the law granting special ent... Read More


Sri Lanka's fiscal adjustment among sharpest in the world, says World Bank

COLOMBO, Sept. 9 -- Sri Lanka has carried out one of the largest and fastest fiscal adjustments in its history, helping to stabilize an economy once on the brink of collapse, according to a new World ... Read More


Israel's media tour and the questions Sri Lanka cannot avoid

Sri Lanka, Sept. 9 -- A group of Sri Lankan journalists is currently in Israel on what is being described as a "study tour" aimed at giving foreign media and policymakers a clearer understanding of Is... Read More


Sri Lanka tells UNHRC it will not accept external accountability mechanisms

COLOMBO, Sept. 8 -- Sri Lanka on Monday (8) rejected calls for international accountability initiatives, telling the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) that domestic mechanisms are sufficient... Read More


Remembering Krishanthi Kumaraswamy and the Chemmani massacre 29 years on

COLOMBO, Sept. 8 -- September 7 marked 29 years since the Chemmani massacre of 1996, when Sri Lankan soldiers abducted, raped, and murdered Tamil schoolgirl Krishanthi Kumaraswamy and three of her fam... Read More


Ivey Campus celebrates 2025 Graduation at BMICH

COLOMBO, Sept. 8 -- The Ivey Campus Graduation Ceremony 2025 was held on August 28 at the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall (BMICH), celebrating the academic achievements of 82 gradu... Read More


Sri Lankans to witness rare 'Blood Moon' lunar eclipse Sunday night

COLOMBO, Sept. 7 -- Sri Lankans will have a rare chance to witness a spectacular 'Blood Moon' on Sunday (7) night, as the country experiences the last total lunar eclipse of the year, according to Pro... Read More