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US -SL Partnership Seizes 463 KG of Crystal Methamphetamine in Joint Counternarcotics Operation

Srilanka, Sept. 3 -- The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration's (DEA) New Delhi Country Office and Sri Lanka's Police Narcotics Bureau (PNB) conducted a successful joint operation disrupting a Pakista... Read More


Sri Lanka launches National Food Safety Policy with support from FAO and the European Union

Srilanka, Sept. 3 -- Sri Lanka has reached a major milestone in strengthening its national food control system with the launch of its first National Food Safety Policy, providing a comprehensive frame... Read More


Transparency International Sri Lanka Challenges the Anti-Corruption Act Amendment Bill 2026

Srilanka, Sept. 1 -- Transparency International Sri Lanka (TISL) filed a petition on 31st of August 2026, in the Supreme Court challenging the proposed "Anti-Corruption (Amendment)" Bill placed on the... Read More


Sri Lanka's Exports Surpass US$ 10 Bn in First Seven Months of 2026, Maintaining Positive Growth Momentum

Srilanka, Aug. 31 -- Sri Lanka's export sector continued its positive growth in 2026, with total exports surpassing the US$ 10 Bn milestone during the first seven months of the year. Combined merchand... Read More


United States and Sri Lanka Build Disaster Response Readiness Through Atlas Angel II

Srilanka, Aug. 31 -- The United States and Sri Lanka will conduct exercise Atlas Angel II from August 31 to September 4, bringing together U.S. and Sri Lankan military personnel and subject-matter exp... Read More


Ambassador of the People's Republic of China presents Credentials to Sri Lanka

Srilanka, Aug. 27 -- The Government of the People's Republic of China, with the concurrence of the Government of Sri Lanka, has appointed Mr. Wei Huaxiang as the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipote... Read More


U.S. Ambassador Eric Meyer Arrives in Sri Lanka, Presents Credentials

Srilanka, Aug. 25 -- On August 25, 2026, U.S. Ambassador Eric Meyer presented his credentials to Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, marking the formal commencement of his ambassadorial ten... Read More


JAAF and ILO Better Work Programme lead apparel sector's push for disability inclusion with "Inclusive Threads" pledge

Srilanka, Aug. 21 -- Thirteen apparel companies recently signed a voluntary pledge in Colombo committing to advance disability inclusion in the workplace, marking a milestone for Inclusive Threads of ... Read More


Adaptive resilience: Malwatte Valley harnesses tech and innovation to redefine plantation productivity

Srilanka, Aug. 21 -- Since inception the plantation industry has served as a central pillar of the Sri Lankan economy. Tea in particular has been the lynchpin of the industry. Especially for globally ... Read More


Building the case for software outsourcing in 2026: what's changed, and the reasons that are still relevant

Srilanka, Aug. 19 -- Software outsourcing seems to be increasing in popularity as time passes by. While there are many reasons contributing to this, which reasons are new, and which ones have been aro... Read More