The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has approved emergency financing for Sri Lanka under the Rapid Financing Instrument (RFI), providing immediate access […]
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Sri Lanka to use cash buffer for cyclone relief, $500mn in foreign finance: President
Sri Lanka will utilize a treasury cash buffer of 1,200 billion rupees to support cyclone relief and recovery efforts, according to President Anura Kumara Dissanayake. […]
Sri Lanka announces Rs. 500 compensation for layer chicken, Rs. 250 per broiler
The Sri Lankan government has announced compensation measures for chicken farmers affected by the recent devastation caused by Cyclone Ditwah. President Anura Kumara Dissanayake informed […]
Sri Lanka rupee weaker, bond yields up
Sri Lanka’s rupee ended trading on Friday at 309.50/60 against the US dollar in the spot market, weakening from 309.40/55 recorded the previous day, according […]
OCC agrees to SriLankan Airlines’ debt restructuring proposal: Treasury Sec
The Official Credit Committee (OCC), which is involved in Sri Lanka’s debt restructuring efforts, has agreed to the government’s proposal regarding the repayment of state-owned […]
SLT-MOBITEL, The Most Reliable Network, Becomes the First to Drive Sri Lanka’s Next Digital Transformation with 5G
SLT-MOBITEL, the National ICT Solutions Provider, has announced the public availability of its 5G network, marking a significant advancement in Sri Lanka’s digital transformation. With […]
Sri Lanka’s WindForce commissions 432.2kWp solar project in Maldives
WindForce, a Sri Lanka-based renewable energy company, has announced the successful commissioning of a 432.2 kWp rooftop solar photovoltaic (PV) power project at Joy Island […]
Sri Lanka highlighted as a Popular Tourism hotspot among South Korean Travelers
Sri Lanka Tourism, in partnership with the Embassy of Sri Lanka in the Republic of Korea, is supporting two VVIP South Korean Buddhist delegations currently […]
Emirates launches new collection of keepsake amenity kits to highlight endangered species
Emirates is introducing a new range of complimentary amenity kits for Premium Economy and Economy Class customers on long-haul flights worldwide, available onboard from December. […]
UK tourists top spenders in Sri Lanka
FINANCIAL CHRONICLE – Tourists from the United Kingdom are among the highest spenders in Sri Lanka, with an average daily expenditure of 209 US dollars, […]
Allianz commits €200,000 for post flood recovery in Sri Lanka, Part of €600,000 Regional Relief for Southeast Asia
Allianz SE, headquartered in Munich, Germany, has announced a donation of €200,000 to support disaster relief initiatives in Sri Lanka. Additionally, the company is extending […]
Sri Lanka stocks end the week down, Dockyard continues slide
The Colombo Stock Exchange closed lower on Friday, according to data published on its official website. The All Share Price Index (ASPI) declined by 0.64 […]
Three Decades of Excellence: Scienter Technologies Marks Its 30th Anniversary
Scienter Technologies (Private) Ltd, a Sri Lankan Information Technology solutions provider, is celebrating its 30th anniversary, marking three decades of innovation, resilience, and trusted partnerships […]
Financial Aid from ADB for Implementation of Transforming Irrigation Systems for Improved Food Security Project (Grant Financing)
The Grant Agreement for the Transforming Irrigation Systems for Improved Food Security Project was officially signed on 19 December 2025 at the General Treasury in […]
Civil Appeals Court Refuses Injunctions with Costs – Home Lands’ Continues with Pentara Construction
The Civil Appellate High Court of the Western Province, by Order dated 11th December 2025, has refused to grant Leave to Appeal and Interim Orders […]
Sri Lanka’s Browns Investments subsidiary sells Maldives resort for $57mn
Sri Lanka’s Browns Investments PLC has announced that its subsidiary, Browns Ari Resort (Private) Limited, has completed the sale of a property in the Maldives […]
Sri Lankan Youth Shine on Global Stage: FITIS Young Computer Scientists Clinch Historic Wins at APICTA Awards 2025 in Taiwan
Sri Lanka’s young innovators have reached a significant milestone on the global digital stage, securing multiple prestigious victories at the Asia Pacific ICT Alliance (APICTA) […]
Sri Lanka’s agriculture irrigation system damaged by cyclone: Dep Min
Several small tanks and anicuts have been damaged as a result of Cyclone Ditwah, impacting Sri Lanka’s agricultural sector, Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Livestock […]