2026

Sri Lanka’s economy has returned to pre-crisis levels after expanding for 12 consecutive quarters, but household incomes, employment outcomes andContinue Reading The post World Bank upgrades Sri Lanka growth outlook — but issues fresh…
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Two key pieces of legislation, the Sri Lanka Cricket Bill and the Protection of the State from Terrorism Bill,  wereContinue Reading The post Two key Bills on Cricket Governance and Anti-Terrorism tabled in Parliament appeared first on…
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Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) MP Namal Rajapaksa and former Krrish company director Janaki Siriwardena have been further remanded untilContinue Reading The post Namal further remanded in Krrish case appeared first on Newswire.
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The Department of Meteorology has issued an advisory for severe lightning in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, Uva, North-western and SouthernContinue Reading The post Severe lightning warning: Red alerts issued for 17 districts appeared…
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Sri Lanka’s Ambassador to the Netherlands, Rekha Gunasekera, has been elected Chairperson of the Executive Board of the Common FundContinue Reading The post Sri Lankan Ambassador Rekha Gunasekera elected Chairperson of CFC Executive Board…
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The Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment (SLBFE) has warned the public to remain vigilant over a fraudulent SMS scamContinue Reading The post SLBFE warns public over fake SMS scam promising jobs in Israel appeared first on Newswire.
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Bank lending backed by gold recorded a sharp increase during the first half of 2026, with pawning advances rising byContinue Reading The post Gold-backed bank lending jumps Rs. 211.9 Bn in first half of 2026 – CBSL appeared first on…
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The Sri Lankan government’s latest attempt to replace its abusive Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA) retains numerous provisions that haveContinue Reading The post Sri Lanka’s Counterterrorism Bill retains abusive powers – HRW appeared first…
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Retired Senior Professor Kotapitiye Rahula Anunayake Maha Thera has requested the Commissioner General of Prisons to allow Bodu Bala SenaContinue Reading The post Senior Prelate urges Prison Chief to allow Gnanasara Thera to retain robes…
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Energy Minister Anura Karunathilake told Parliament that the current fuel queues have been caused largely by private fuel companies restrictingContinue Reading The post Fuel queues: Sri Lanka puts private suppliers on notice appeared first…
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