Sri Lanka anticipates economic growth exceeding 5% in the coming year, matching this year’s pace and surpassing projections from the International Monetary Fund (IMF). This […]
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IMF board to meet on Sri Lanka Rapid Finance loan on Dec 19
The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) is scheduled to meet on December 19 to consider providing a loan to Sri Lanka through […]
World Bank provides $120mn, to help Sri Lanka find more cyclone recovery funds
The World Bank, based in Washington, has announced the provision of $120 million in emergency support to Sri Lanka by reallocating funds from existing projects. […]
US Senate calls China’s Sri Lanka port role a global warning
China’s role in Sri Lanka’s port infrastructure was cited in a US Senate hearing this week as a cautionary example of Beijing’s overseas financing practices, […]
US envoy nominee flags China concerns, backs Sri Lanka reforms
American President Donald Trump’s nominee for US ambassador to Sri Lanka told lawmakers that Washington will prioritise maritime security, economic reforms and countering China’s growing […]
UNDP Warns Sri Lanka Cannot Survive Recovery without Debt Relief
Sri Lanka’s struggle to rebuild after Cyclone Ditwah has taken a decisive turn, with the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) issuing an unprecedented call for […]
UN launches USD35Mn Humanitarian Plan to aid Cyclone survivors in Sri Lanka
The United Nations today (11) launched its Humanitarian Priorities Plan, aiming to raise USD 35 million over the next four months, to support efforts to […]
Cabraal and three others acquitted and released from the Greek bond case
Colombo High Court Judge Mohamed Mihail today (10) ordered the release and acquittal of former Central Bank Governor Ajith Nivard Cabraal and three other accused […]
Over 2.3 Million Sri Lankans Affected as Cyclone Ditwah Floodwaters Submerge One-Fifth of Island — UNDP
Colombo — New geospatial analysis by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) reveals that flooding triggered by Cyclone Ditwah inundated over 1.1 million hectares — […]
Sri Lanka Faces Rs.190 Billion Bill to Rebuild Roads and Bridges Damaged by Cyclone Ditwah
Sri Lanka will require an estimated 190 billion rupees to reconstruct key roads and bridges destroyed by Cyclone Ditwah, according to President Anura Kumara Dissanayake. He revealed […]
Massive Aid Shipment from China Arrives to Support Flood-Hit Communities in SriLanka
A substantial shipment of humanitarian aid from China, valued at approximately Rs. 400 million, reached Sri Lanka today to assist communities affected by recent natural […]
Cyclone Ditwah Devastates Crop Lands; Government Announces Compensation Package
Cyclone Ditwah has caused severe destruction across Sri Lanka’s agricultural sector, wiping out extensive paddy and vegetable lands at the start of the Maha 2025/26 […]
Storm? : BBC weather forecast for Sri Lanka
The BBC weather has forecast heavy rain for Sri Lanka, especially Colombo, in the next few days. According to BBC Weather’s Louise Lear, a cloud […]
President Orders Immediate Restoration of Damaged Roads and Bridges After Cyclone Ditwah
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has directed officials to prioritize the restoration of damaged road infrastructure to ensure the swift normalization of public life and the […]
Death and Missing Toll Reaches 829
Cyclone Ditwah has left 829 dead and missing in Sri Lanka with hardest hit in areas in the central province of the hill country of […]
Switzerland sends storm rescue team to Sri Lanka
Switzerland is sending experts and aid material to storm-hit Sri Lanka. A team from the Swiss Humanitarian Aid Unit is on the ground to help […]
India Airlifts Modular Bridge and Water-Purification Units to Restore Connectivity in Cyclone-Hit Sri Lanka
India has significantly ramped up its humanitarian assistance to Sri Lanka, airlifting a 65-tonne movable, modular Bailey Bridge system and 500 water-purification units to support recovery efforts following the […]
ADB Extends $ 3mn Urgent Flood-Relief Assistance to Sri Lanka
sian Development Bank (ADB) President Masato Kanda on Wednesday announced an immediate disaster-relief grant of up to USD 3 million for Sri Lanka, following an official […]