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IMF exploring additional support for Sri Lanka as full scale of cyclone damage emerges

COLOMBO, Dec. 5 -- The International Monetary Fund (IMF) says it is assessing options to provide further support to Sri Lanka as the country reels from the extensive economic and humanitarian fallout ... Read More


Police warn of strict action against spread of misinformation

COLOMBO, Dec. 3 -- Sri Lanka Police on Wednesday (3) warned that strict legal action will be taken against individuals spreading false or misleading information amidst the state of emergency currently... Read More


Over 275,000 children affected in Sri Lanka following devastating cyclone

COLOMBO, Dec. 3 -- Over 275,000 children across Sri Lanka have been affected by Cyclone Ditwah and are facing an escalating humanitarian crisis, United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF), Sri Lanka, sai... Read More


Ditwah redefined disaster; Sri Lanka must redefine preparedness

Sri Lanka, Dec. 1 -- Cyclone Ditwah has left behind an immense trail of death and destruction across Sri Lanka - deadly landslides, entire families buried under collapsing earth, hundreds dead and hun... Read More


India expands Operation Sagar Bandhu to support search and rescue efforts

COLOMBO, Dec. 1 -- India has expanded its emergency assistance to Sri Lanka under Operation Sagar Bandhu, with naval and air assets bolstering search, rescue, and relief efforts for thousands of famil... Read More


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