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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


Tax revenue collection exceeds Rs 2 trillion mark

COLOMBO, Nov. 20 -- Sri Lanka's Inland Revenue Department (IRD) has recorded the highest tax revenue collection in its history, surpassing the Rs 2 trillion milestone, officials announced. As of Nove... Read More


SEC warns against unlicensed online investment advice, Central Bank flags new pyramid scheme

COLOMBO, Nov. 19 -- Sri Lanka's Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has issued a strong warning against individuals and groups who promote investment recommendations online without proper regulat... Read More


Special screening of French submarine thriller 'Le Chant du Loup' in Sri Lanka

COLOMBO, Nov. 19 -- Three special screenings of Le Chant du Loup (The Wolf's Call), the acclaimed French nuclear-submarine thriller, will take place in Colombo, Matara and Kandy later this month and i... Read More