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Sri Lanka secures bilateral debt relief agreement with Belgium

Sri Lanka, Jan. 29 -- Sri Lanka has formalised a bilateral agreement with Belgium's export credit agency, Credendo, to restructure 9.6 million euros in outstanding debt. The pact, signed on Wednesday... Read More


Grade six reforms to begin this year

Sri Lanka, Jan. 29 -- Plans are underway to implement new educational reforms for Grade 6 starting this year, marking a major shift in the national schooling system. Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasur... Read More


New director appointed to Walana anti-corruption unit

Sri Lanka, Jan. 29 -- Assistant Superintendent of Police Rohan Olugala takes over as the new Director of the Walana Anti-Corruption Unit. He assumes his official duties today, January 29. Published ... Read More


Hunger strike by school development officers enters fourth day

Sri Lanka, Jan. 29 -- A fast-unto-death launched by the School Development Officers' Association continues for the fourth consecutive day in front of the Presidential Secretariat, with participants de... Read More


Grade one education reforms begin

Sri Lanka, Jan. 29 -- Admissions for Grade 1 students for the year 2026 commence today, January 29, marking the rollout of the government's latest educational reforms. The national ceremony takes plac... Read More


Dry weather expected to persist across the country

Sri Lanka, Jan. 29 -- The Department of Meteorology predicts that most of the island will experience primarily dry conditions today. Morning frost is likely in certain areas of the Nuwara-Eliya distr... Read More


Police hunt suspect after deadly assault

Sri Lanka, Jan. 29 -- A married man remains at large following the fatal assault of a 24-year-old woman in Angulana, according to police. The victim, identified as Heshal Kawindi Silva from Waduwa, s... Read More


Can Sri Lanka benefit from 'mother of all deals'?

Sri Lanka, Jan. 29 -- While the recently announced trade agreement between India and the European Union has triggered concern among sections of Sri Lanka's export industry, some analysts believe it co... Read More


Comparison is the thief of joy for Sri Lanka's apparel sector

Sri Lanka, Jan. 29 -- Sri Lanka's apparel export sector recorded improved returns in 2025, but industry leaders caution that the performance is far from satisfactory, citing intensifying regional comp... Read More


Central Bank Governor forecasts stronger growth than World Bank estimate

Sri Lanka, Jan. 29 -- Sri Lanka's economy is expected to grow by 4 to 5% this year, according to Central Bank Governor Dr Nandalal Weerasinghe, who has declined to endorse the World Bank's more modest... Read More