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Sri Lanka eyes $9 billion in foreign reserves by end-2026

Sri Lanka, Aug. 21 -- The Sri Lankan Government expects strong worker remittances and increased foreign exchange inflows to help it build foreign reserves to around US$9 billion by the end of 2026, Fi... Read More


State institutions to fly national flag at half-mast for three days

Sri Lanka, Aug. 21 -- The government decided to declare today (21), tomorrow (22), and the day after tomorrow (23) as national days of mourning due to the passing of Dr. Nanda Malini. Accordingly, th... Read More


Remains of Dr. Nanda Malini placed at her Nawala residence

Sri Lanka, Aug. 21 -- The remains of late veteran and senior vocalist, Dr. Nanda Malini, are currently lying at her residence located on Wijayaba Mawatha, Nawala, Nugegoda. She was 82 years old when ... Read More


Hormuz blockade diverts 14 Lamborghinis via Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka, Aug. 21 -- 14 Lamborghini luxury vehicles arrived at the Hambantota Port by sea and are being transported to the Bandaranaike International Airport for onward shipment to Dubai and Doha by ... Read More


Education Ministry releases 2027 school calendar

Sri Lanka, Aug. 21 -- The Ministry of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education has officially released Circular No. 31/2026, detailing the complete school term calendar, key examination da... Read More


Police inspector and constable remanded over bribery allegations

Sri Lanka, Aug. 21 -- An inspector and a constable attached to the Sainthamaruthu police station were remanded until the 28th after being produced before the Kalmunai Magistrate's Court, following the... Read More


Ginger rhizome rot disease spreads amid adverse weather conditions

Sri Lanka, Aug. 21 -- Growers are urged to pay attention to a ginger rhizome rot disease spreading due to the current adverse weather conditions, according to the Department of Export Agriculture. Di... Read More


Cash found in three-wheeler leads to probe into alleged US$ 1 billion forex scam

Sri Lanka, Aug. 21 -- An investigation into an alleged foreign exchange scam involving the transfer of approximately USD 1 billion overseas without corresponding imports was launched after police disc... Read More


Namal arrives at the FCID

Sri Lanka, Aug. 21 -- Parliamentarian Namal Rajapaksa has arrived at the Police Financial Crimes Investigation Division. This is following a summons issued regarding an investigation. Published by H... Read More


Sri Lanka to launch digital identity project after decade-long delay

Sri Lanka, Aug. 21 -- Sri Lanka is preparing to issue its inaugural national digital identity this year, with nationwide rollout scheduled for completion by August 2027, unlocking a strategic digitali... Read More