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Sri Lanka, US reaffirm strong ties as talks focus on trade gap and tariffs

Srilanka, June 23 -- President Anura Kumara Dissanayake met with visiting US Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs, Dr. Paul Kapur, at the Presidential Secretariat this afte... Read More


FitsAir commences only direct air service between Colombo and Ahmedabad

Sri Lanka, June 22 -- FitsAir officially commenced direct operations between Colombo and Ahmedabad on 19th June 2026, becoming the only airline to offer non-stop flights between the two cities. Operat... Read More


Hayleys Fabric PLC and USJP establish SL's first antibiotic resistance baseline for Kelani river basin

Sri Lanka, June 22 -- Hayleys Fabric PLC, a subsidiary of Hayleys PLC, and the University of Sri Jayewardenepura have completed Sri Lanka's first comprehensive study on antibiotic resistance in the Ke... Read More


Prime Residencies Commences Construction of THE GOLF on Lake Drive, Colombo 08

Srilanka, June 19 -- Prime Residencies, the real leader in the modern real estate, and a subsidiary of Prime Group, officially marked the commencement of construction on its latest ultra-luxury reside... Read More


Top three trends in software outsourcing, happening in 2026

Srilanka, June 19 -- It's no secret that trends are constantly updating in the information technology industry, considering how fast-paced it is. While customers determine the path that businesses and... Read More


Sri Lanka Tightens Oversight on Outward Remittances for Imports

Srilanka, June 19 -- In a move to strengthen the monitoring of foreign exchange leaving the country, the Government of Sri Lanka has introduced strict new regulations targeting outward remittances for... Read More


Sri Lanka Launches National Export Development Plan 2026 - 2030; Six Cross Sector Enablers and Eight Priority Sectors Identified

Srilanka, June 17 -- Marking a significant milestone in Sri Lanka's economic development, the National Export Development Plan (NEDP) 2026-2030 was officially launched today, 16 June 2026. Hon. Sunil... Read More


UNDP and Central Bank of Sri Lanka Strengthen Partnership to Advance Financial Literacy

Srilanka, June 16 -- The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Sri Lanka and the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) today formalized the 2nd phase of a continued partnership, reaffirming their ... Read More


Sri Lanka GDP Growth Rate YoY increased to 5.1-pct

Srilanka, June 15 -- The GDP for the first quarter of 2026 at constant price (2015) has increased up to Rs. 3,652,503 million from Rs. 3,476,664 million which was reported in the first quarter of 2025... Read More


An investigation is being carried out with regard to the activities of Kasagala Green Plantation, says CBSL

Srilanka, June 14 -- The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has announced that it is conducting an investigation into the activities of Kasagala Green Plantation (Private) Limited (KGPL) under the provi... Read More