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More than 18,500 people from eight districts have been affected by the prevailing adverse weather conditions across the country, accordingContinue Reading The post Over 18,500 affected by adverse weather across eight districts appeared…

The Board of Investment of Sri Lanka (BOI) has launched a new digital investment platform aimed at attracting foreign investorsContinue Reading The post Ready to Invest : Sri Lanka showcases 30 Investment Projects appeared first on…

The southwest monsoon has now established over Sri Lanka, bringing continued showery weather to the south-western parts of the island,Continue Reading The post Southwest monsoon: rains across several areas today appeared first on Newswire.

Vesak Week has been declared from today (27 May) until 2 June in line with the 2026 State Vesak Festival,Continue Reading The post State Vesak Festival to take place today appeared first on Newswire.

Energy Minister Anura Karunathilake says the Government is exploring legal and technical options over the controversial third coal shipment procuredContinue Reading The post Govt weighs legal, technical options over controversial coal…

The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) is scheduled to consider the fifth and sixth reviews of SriContinue Reading The post IMF Board to review Sri Lanka programme today appeared first on Newswire.

Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa has urged the government to take immediate steps to negotiate a fresh agreement with the InternationalContinue Reading The post Sajith urges fresh IMF deal to protect public appeared first on Newswire.

Sri Lanka’s Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath was accorded a traditional Māori “Pōwhiri” welcome at New Zealand’s Ministry of Foreign AffairsContinue Reading The post FM Vijitha Herath receives traditional Māori welcome in New Zealand…

Sri Lanka’s tourism industry has surpassed the one million mark in international tourist arrivals before the end of May 2026Continue Reading The post Sri Lanka surpasses one million tourist arrivals before end of May 2026 appeared first on…

A special set of restrictions will be in effect during this period, according to an official circular issued under theContinue Reading The post Restrictions announced for state Vesak week celebrations appeared first on Newswire.