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US, UK, EU drive Sri Lanka apparel exports in December
US, UK, EU drive Sri Lanka apparel exports in December
Sri Lanka’s apparel exports experienced a boost in December 2025, primarily driven by increased demand from the United States, United Kingdom, and European Union markets. MORE..
Trump tells Iran to make nuclear deal or next attack will be ‘far worse’
Trump tells Iran to make nuclear deal or next attack will be ‘far worse’
U.S. President Donald Trump urged Iran on Wednesday to come to the table and make a deal on nuclear weapons or the next U.S. attack would be far worse, but Tehran said that if that happened it would fight back as never before. MORE..
Sri Lanka’s National Strategic Action Plan to combat human trafficking launched
Sri Lanka’s National Strategic Action Plan to combat human trafficking launched
The National Strategic Action Plan to monitor and combat human trafficking for the period 2026-2030 was officially launched on January 28 at the Cinnamon Life Hotel in Colombo, with the participation of Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya. MORE..
SOC reviews NATA and Jaffna Teaching Hospital operations
SOC reviews NATA and Jaffna Teaching Hospital operations
An institutional review of the National Authority on Tobacco and Alcohol (NATA) and the Jaffna Teaching Hospital was conducted at the Sectoral Oversight Committee (SOC) on Health, Mass Media and Women’s Empowerment. MORE..
GMOA gives Health Minister 48 hours to respond
GMOA gives Health Minister 48 hours to respond
The Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) has stated that its ongoing trade union action will be further intensified if the government fails to provide a positive response to their issues within the next 48 hours. MORE..
China, Sri Lanka to set up renminbi clearing arrangements
China, Sri Lanka to set up renminbi clearing arrangements
The People’s Bank of China has recently signed a memorandum of cooperation with the Central Bank of Sri Lanka to establish renminbi clearing arrangements in Sri Lanka, said a statement released by China’s central bank on Wednesday. MORE..
Former UNP councillor arrested for foreign employment scam using Foreign Minister’s letterhead
Former UNP councillor arrested for foreign employment scam using Foreign Minister’s letterhead
Officers of the Special Investigation Unit of the Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment (SLBFE) have arrested a former member of the Yatinuwara Pradeshiya Sabha representing United National Party (UNP) for allegedly engaging in foreign employment racket by fraudulently using the letterhead of Minister of Foreign Affairs...MORE..
Sri Lanka inks bilateral debt relief deal with Belgium’s Credendo
Sri Lanka inks bilateral debt relief deal with Belgium’s Credendo
Sri Lanka has entered into a bilateral agreement with CREDENDO – the Export Credit Agency of Belgium to reschedule an outstanding external debt amounting to 9.6 million euros, as part of the Government’s ongoing external debt restructuring efforts aimed at restoring debt sustainability and strengthening economic recovery. MORE..
LCC recovered USD 2.1 mln from supplier after substandard coal import – GM
LCC recovered USD 2.1 mln from supplier after substandard coal import – GM
The General Manager of the Lanka Coal Company (LCC), Namal Hewage, stated that a penalty of approximately USD 2.1 million was recovered from a supplier after a shipment of coal was found to be substandard. MORE..
No major impact on Sri Lanka’s economic growth due to Cyclone Ditwah - CBSL Governor
No major impact on Sri Lanka’s economic growth due to Cyclone Ditwah - CBSL Governor
Despite an initially shock, the impact of Cyclone Ditwah which caused widespread devastation to several parts of the country is unlikely to affect Sri Lanka’s economic growth in 2026, the Governor of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL), Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe has confirmed. MORE..
India contains Nipah virus outbreak, some Asian countries tighten health screenings
India contains Nipah virus outbreak, some Asian countries tighten health screenings
Indian authorities said they had contained a Nipah virus outbreak after confirming two cases in the eastern state of West Bengal, as several Asian countries tightened health screenings and airport surveillance for travelers arriving from India. MORE..
Former Secretary to the President Saman Ekanayake remanded
Former Secretary to the President Saman Ekanayake remanded
Former Secretary to the President Saman Ekanayake has been remanded until February 11 by the Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court, Ada Derana reporter stated. MORE..
Charges will be filed against ex-President Ranil in March; AG informs court
Charges will be filed against ex-President Ranil in March; AG informs court
The Attorney General informed the Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court today that investigations into former President Ranil Wickremesinghe will be completed within a month, and that formal charges are expected to be filed in March. MORE..
Gold vaults past $5,200 to record high
Gold vaults past $5,200 to record high
Gold surged above $5,200 an ounce on Wednesday to a record high, extending a historic rally as economic and geopolitical uncertainty drove demand for the safe-haven yellow metal.
Former Secretary to the President Saman Ekanayake arrives at Fort Magistrate’s Court
Former Secretary to the President Saman Ekanayake arrives at Fort Magistrate’s Court
Former Secretary to the President Saman Ekanayake has appeared before the Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court, Ada Derana reporter stated. MORE..
Namal, Karnataka CM hold talks to explore opportunities for Indo-Sri Lanka collaboration
Namal, Karnataka CM hold talks to explore opportunities for Indo-Sri Lanka collaboration
The National Organizer of the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP), Namal Rajapaksa met with Chief Minister of Karnataka Siddaramaiah today (28) at the Chief Minister’s official residence in Bangalore. MORE..
President, IMF team agree to continue EFF programme without any changes
President, IMF team agree to continue EFF programme without any changes
The team from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) which arrived last week on a fact-finding mission has indicated that there would be no changes to the agreement relating to the Extended Fund Facility programme being implemented with Sri Lanka during a meeting with President Anura Kumara Dissanayake. MORE..
Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe appears before court
Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe appears before court
Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe appeared before the Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court today in connection with a scheduled legal proceeding. MORE..
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Ambalangoda shooting linked to ‘extramarital relationship’, police say
Ambalangoda shooting linked to ‘extramarital relationship’, police say
Police investigations have revealed that the fatal shooting of a 28-year-old man in the Tsunamiwatta area of Ambalangoda yesterday (27) was allegedly carried out over an ‘extramarital relationship’. MORE..
Dambulla Thunders’ ex-owner gets suspended sentence for LPL match-fixing, fined Rs. 24M
Dambulla Thunders’ ex-owner gets suspended sentence for LPL match-fixing, fined Rs. 24M
The former owner of the ‘Dambulla Thunders’ franchise, Tamim Rahman, who pleaded guilty to influencing a cricketer participating in the Lanka Premier League (LPL) 2024 to engage in match-fixing, was fined and given a suspended prison sentence today (28). MORE..
South Korea court sentences ex-first lady Kim to jail term for bribery
South Korea court sentences ex-first lady Kim to jail term for bribery
A South Korean court on Wednesday sentenced former First Lady Kim Keon Hee to one year and eight months in jail after finding her guilty of accepting bribes from Unification Church officials in return for political favours. MORE..
Court orders Jaffna MC to submit report on air pollution control measures
Court orders Jaffna MC to submit report on air pollution control measures
The Court of Appeal has ordered the Jaffna Municipal Council to submit a report on the measures taken to reduce air pollution in the Jaffna area. MORE..
GMOA Central Committee to decide on intensifying TU action
GMOA Central Committee to decide on intensifying TU action
The Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) states that if the government fails to act swiftly to provide solutions to their issues, a decision to further intensify trade union action will be announced today (28). MORE..
Trinco Buddha Statue Incident: Ven. Balangoda Kassapa Thero and others further remanded
Trinco Buddha Statue Incident: Ven. Balangoda Kassapa Thero and others further remanded
Four Buddhist monks, including Ven. Balangoda Kassapa Thero, and six other individuals who were arrested and subsequently remanded for allegedly violating coastal conservation laws by placing a Buddha statue at the Trincomalee Bodhiraja Viharaya have been further remanded. MORE..
New circular issued to assist disaster-affected micro, small and self-employed businesses
New circular issued to assist disaster-affected micro, small and self-employed businesses
A new circular has been issued by the Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development to provide relief to micro, small and self-employed businesses affected by the disaster situation caused by Cyclone Ditwah. MORE..