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Sri Lanka regains upper-middle-income status after economic recovery

COLOMBO, July 2 -- The World Bank on Thursday (2) announced the reclassification of Sri Lanka as an upper-middle-income economy effective July 1, 2026, based on its Gross National Income (GNI) per cap... Read More


Sri Lanka ends emergency imposed since deadly 2025 cyclone

Sri Lanka, July 2 -- COLOMBO - Sri Lanka on Wednesday (July 1) lifted the nationwide state of emergency imposed following the devastating Cyclone Ditwah, nearly eight months after the storm killed hun... Read More


A milestone on a cliff edge: Sri Lanka's return to upper-middle-income status

Sri Lanka, July 2 -- On Wednesday (July 1), Sri Lanka was formally reclassified by the World Bank as an upper-middle-income country. The announcement arrived quietly, embedded in the Bank's annual rev... Read More


Sri Lanka should harness diaspora to drive investment and growth, says former minister

COLOMBO, July 2 -- Sri Lanka should view its large overseas diaspora as a strategic economic asset and introduce policies to encourage greater investment and engagement from expatriate communities, fo... Read More


Sri Lanka cuts fuel prices as global oil markets stabilize

COLOMBO, June 30 -- Sri Lanka on Tuesday (June 30) reduced retail fuel prices for the first time in four months, reversing part of a series of steep increases imposed earlier this year as global crude... Read More


Sri Lanka warns of legal action as asset declaration deadline expires

COLOMBO, June 30 -- Sri Lankan public officials required to declare their assets and liabilities must submit their annual disclosures by Tuesday (June 30) or face fines and possible legal action, the ... Read More


Tamil constitutional group forms panels to draft political solution proposal

COLOMBO, June 30 -- A Tamil constitutional initiative has moved to accelerate preparations for Sri Lanka's anticipated constitutional reform process by appointing three specialist committees to develo... Read More


Sri Lanka dengue cases top 53,000 as DENV-2 strain fuels surge

COLOMBO, June 29 -- Sri Lanka has recorded over 53,000 dengue cases this year, including over 19,000 infections in June alone, with health authorities warning that the re-emergence of a previously cir... Read More


Grama Niladharis to commence nationwide strike from Tuesday

COLOMBO, June 29 -- Sri Lanka's Grama Niladharis and disaster management officers are set to commence nationwide trade union action on Tuesday (30), withdrawing from all official duties, including den... Read More


SJB says parties not liable for individuals' actions

COLOMBO, June 29 -- Sri Lanka's main opposition Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) has temporarily suspended the membership of Charith Abeysinghe, its Horana organizer, arrested in a high-profile bribery in... Read More