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13 state-owned enterprises report Rs. 38.6 billion in losses

Sri Lanka, Nov. 11 -- SriLankan Airlines Ltd has recorded the highest financial deficit among 13 loss-making state-owned enterprises (SOEs) during the first half of 2026, reporting a deficit of Rs. 35... Read More


Low-pressure system expected to develop into deep depression as heavy rains continue

Sri Lanka, Nov. 11 -- The Department of Meteorology says the low-pressure area expected to develop east of Sri Lanka has a high likelihood of intensifying into a deep depression and moving northwards ... Read More


Child dies after kidney surgery; both kidneys reportedly missing

Sri Lanka, Nov. 11 -- Serious questions were raised over the handling by the Ministry of Health regarding the death of a child following surgery at the Lady Ridgeway Hospital for Children in Borella, ... Read More


Only around twenty kilometres of Colombo's canal and drainage network upgraded since 2014

Sri Lanka, Nov. 11 -- Only around 20 kilometres of Colombo's total 469-kilometre canal and drainage network have been upgraded since 2014 to cope with heavy rainfall, according to Cabinet Spokesman an... Read More


Nalinda Jayatissa elected chair of inaugural BIMSTEC Health Ministers' Meeting

Sri Lanka, Nov. 11 -- Minister of Health Nalinda Jayatissa was unanimously elected Chair of the inaugural BIMSTEC Health Ministers' Meeting, which commenced in Colombo today (11). Health sector repre... Read More


Entrepreneurship and financial literacy to Grade 6 curriculum from 2027

Sri Lanka, Nov. 11 -- Entrepreneurship and financial literacy will be introduced to the Grade 6 curriculum from 2027 by the government, as part of education reforms aimed at improving financial awaren... Read More


2027 Budget speech scheduled for tomorrow, followed by 26-day debate

Sri Lanka, Nov. 11 -- The 2027 Budget speech is scheduled to be presented to Parliament tomorrow (12) afternoon. Accordingly, Parliament will meet at 1.30 p.m., with President Anura Kumara Dissanayak... Read More


3% of Sri Lanka's population remains without mobile connectivity despite 5G expansion

Sri Lanka, Nov. 11 -- While Sri Lanka is gradually moving towards embracing the 5G digital era, it is concerning that around 3% of the country's population still lacks access to mobile connectivity. ... Read More


Public Prosecution of Saudi Arabia discontinues case against Sivarasa Anojan

Sri Lanka, Nov. 11 -- In a major diplomatic victory, Anojan Sivarasa, a Sri Lankan national previously facing charges in Saudi Arabia, has been acquitted by the Saudi judiciary. Vijitha Herath, Minist... Read More


Government revises procurement procedures to accelerate Rs. 2 trillion capital spending next year

Sri Lanka, Nov. 11 -- The Government has revised its procurement procedures for development projects in an effort to ensure the full utilisation of the Rs. 2,000 billion capital expenditure allocation... Read More