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President unveils relief package with higher subsidies amid global crisis pressures

COLOMBO, April 7 -- President Anura Kumara Dissanayake on Tuesday (7) presented a new economic relief package in Parliament aimed at supporting groups affected by the ongoing Middle East crisis, outli... Read More


Exporters ask CPC for prioritized fuel supply mechanism

COLOMBO, April 5 -- Sri Lanka's exporters have raised concerns over fuel accessibility and distribution challenges during discussions with the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC), calling for a reliabl... Read More


Sri Lanka, Russia reaffirm cooperation at Inter-MFA talks

COLOMBO, April 5 -- Sri Lanka and Russia have held wide-ranging discussions on bilateral, regional and international issues during the 11th round of inter-ministerial foreign affairs (MFA) consultatio... Read More


Sri Lanka struggles to avert economic collapse over Mideast war

COLOMBO, April 5 -- Sri Lanka is struggling to prevent a repeat of its economic collapse four years ago, as the prolonged Middle East war compounds the fallout from adeadly cyclone in November. Presi... Read More


Myanmar's parliament elects coup-leading general as civilian president

NAYPYIDAW, April 3 -- Myanmar's parliament elected junta chief Min Aung Hlaing as president on Friday (3), parliament said, with the ex-military commander set to maintain his rule in a civilian guise ... Read More


Sri Lanka allows private rice imports to address shortage

COLOMBO, April 1 -- Sri Lanka will permit private importers to bring in up to 1,040 metric tonnes of substitute rice varieties to ease a shortage of Samba varieties, Cabinet Spokesman Nalinda Jayatiss... Read More


Sri Lanka swelters, but El Niño not the likely reason for heat

Sri Lanka, April 1 -- By Kamanthi Wickramasinghe COLOMBO - Amid the hustle and bustle ofPettah, one of the busiest marketplaces in theColombo district, Sri Lanka's commercial region, Sandya Jayasekar... Read More


Sri Lanka eyes global jobs for retiring Navy personnel

COLOMBO, March 31 -- Sri Lanka's Defence Ministry is exploring measures to equip retiring Navy personnel with internationally recognized qualifications to enhance their access to overseas employment, ... Read More


Sri Lanka raises electricity tariffs from April 1, with highest hike for heavy users

COLOMBO, March 30 -- Sri Lanka's Public Utilities Commission (PUCSL) on Monday (30) approved an increase in electricity tariffs effective April 1, 2026, granting a scaled adjustment that falls signifi... Read More


Sri Lanka wins Commonwealth award for debt management

COLOMBO, March 30 -- Sri Lanka's Treasury officials have received a Commonwealth award recognizing their innovation and contribution to public debt management, as the country continues efforts to rest... Read More