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Transparency International Sri Lanka Challenges the Anti-Corruption Act Amendment Bill 2026

Srilanka, Sept. 1 -- Transparency International Sri Lanka (TISL) filed a petition on 31st of August 2026, in the Supreme Court challenging the proposed "Anti-Corruption (Amendment)" Bill placed on the... Read More


Port City Expansion: Regulations for 68 Strategic Businesses Head to Parliament

Srilanka, Sept. 1 -- The Cabinet of Ministers has approved a proposal presented by the President, in his capacity as the Minister of Finance, Planning, and Economic Development, to present to Parliame... Read More


Cabinet Approves Bilateral MoU Between Sri Lanka and China on Immigration Control Cooperation

Srilanka, Sept. 1 -- The Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval to enter into a bilateral Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on immigration control cooperation between the Department of Immigration ... Read More


Sri Lanka's Exports Surpass US$ 10 Bn in First Seven Months of 2026, Maintaining Positive Growth Momentum

Srilanka, Aug. 31 -- Sri Lanka's export sector continued its positive growth in 2026, with total exports surpassing the US$ 10 Bn milestone during the first seven months of the year. Combined merchand... Read More


United States and Sri Lanka Build Disaster Response Readiness Through Atlas Angel II

Srilanka, Aug. 31 -- The United States and Sri Lanka will conduct exercise Atlas Angel II from August 31 to September 4, bringing together U.S. and Sri Lankan military personnel and subject-matter exp... Read More


Ambassador of the People's Republic of China presents Credentials to Sri Lanka

Srilanka, Aug. 27 -- The Government of the People's Republic of China, with the concurrence of the Government of Sri Lanka, has appointed Mr. Wei Huaxiang as the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipote... Read More


U.S. Ambassador Eric Meyer Arrives in Sri Lanka, Presents Credentials

Srilanka, Aug. 25 -- On August 25, 2026, U.S. Ambassador Eric Meyer presented his credentials to Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, marking the formal commencement of his ambassadorial ten... Read More


Sri Lanka to Install 300,000 Smart Meters Under Time-of-Use Billing Project

Srilanka, Aug. 25 -- Sri Lanka's Cabinet has approved a two-year project to install 300,000 smart electricity meters equipped with a Time-of-Use (TOU) billing system as part of efforts to modernise th... Read More


Sri Lanka Revises Renewable Energy Feed-in Tariffs

Srilanka, Aug. 24 -- Sri Lanka's Public Utilities Commission has approved new feed-in tariffs for renewable energy power projects, effective August 25, 2026, and valid until February 24, 2027. The re... Read More


JAAF and ILO Better Work Programme lead apparel sector's push for disability inclusion with "Inclusive Threads" pledge

Srilanka, Aug. 21 -- Thirteen apparel companies recently signed a voluntary pledge in Colombo committing to advance disability inclusion in the workplace, marking a milestone for Inclusive Threads of ... Read More