Former Sri Lankan Finance Minister Ravi Karunanayake urged President Dissanayake to reduce the Central Bank's inflation target from 5 percent to 2 percent during October's review, citing economic recovery needs and threats to household purchasing power.
World leaders congratulate PM Modi on becoming India's longest-serving elected PM.
Global leaders congratulate PM Narendra Modi on becoming India's longest-serving prime minister.
A Sri Lankan court bans former President Gotabaya from foreign travel amid Easter bombings probe.
Sri Lanka raised fuel prices up to 6% following an IMF loan installment, with petrol reaching 434 SLR and diesel 407 SLR per litre, as part of subsidy phase-out plans to stabilize its economy amid regional conflict disruptions.
UNDP and WHO are establishing a Unified Civil Registry in Sri Lanka by November 2027.
Sri Lanka's Cabinet approved drafting an Inbound Labour Migration Policy to systematically regulate foreign worker recruitment across skilled sectors while protecting domestic employment opportunities through centralized oversight and transparent procedures.
A new ownership group takes over Colombo Kaps in the LPL.
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake met Urban Development Authority officials to discuss new projects.
Sri Lanka imposed a 50% surcharge on car imports to combat currency depreciation, with the rupee weakening over 3% against the dollar amid external pressures and rising fuel costs, aiming to preserve foreign reserves.
Sri Lanka, heavily dependent on $8 billion in annual worker remittances from West Asia, expressed grave concern over regional conflict escalation while 310,915 citizens sought foreign employment in 2025, contributing substantially to economic recovery.
Sri Lanka and Vietnam signed five memorandums to strengthen cooperation across strategic sectors.
World leaders meet for various diplomatic visits and events on May 8.
Sri Lanka and the Maldives agreed Monday to strengthen security cooperation amid escalating maritime threats from Middle East conflicts, including a US submarine incident that killed 104 sailors near Sri Lanka's coast.
India and Sri Lanka discussed an oil pipeline and energy hub in Trincomalee to counter China's expanding energy influence, including a planned refinery at Hambantota, positioning India as a reliable fuel supplier.
Sri Lanka's Energy Minister resigns amid corruption allegations and sub-standard coal imports.
Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan will visit Sri Lanka on April 19 and 20, meeting top officials.
Former Sri Lankan Finance Minister Karunanayake urged President Dissanayake to reduce the Central Bank's inflation target from five to two percent during October's review, citing stagflation risks and purchasing power erosion following the nation's recent economic crisis and sovereign default.
Italy's Giorgia Meloni congratulates India's Modi on becoming the longest-serving elected PM.
NDA government celebrates 12 years with PM Modi overtaking Nehru's tenure record.
A US submarine torpedoed an Iranian ship near Sri Lanka, killing 87 sailors.
President Anura's ruling coalition wins a landslide victory in Sri Lanka's parliamentary poll.
Minister Patabendi declares the Hambantota Elephant Management Reserve a national necessity.
ICC deputy chair has cordial meetings with Sri Lanka Cricket's new committee.
Sri Lanka's government must take focused action to heal war wounds beyond symbolic gestures.
Sri Lanka implemented a 50 percent surcharge on vehicle imports to stabilize its declining currency amid ongoing economic pressures, representing the government's latest intervention to stem capital outflows and protect foreign exchange reserves.
India's Vice-President strengthened relations with Sri Lanka during a two-day visit, reciprocating earlier high-level visits.
Vietnam and Sri Lanka have a strong friendship based on shared values and history despite geographical distance.
Vietnam and Sri Lanka upgrade their relationship to a comprehensive partnership.
General Secretary and President Tô Lâm delivered a historic speech at the Sri Lankan Parliament.
Vietnamese Communist Party General Secretary and State President Tô Lâm will conduct a state visit to Sri Lanka from May 7-8, marking the first such high-level visit since 2011 and strengthening bilateral economic and strategic cooperation between the nations.
Indian Vice President Radhakrishnan and Sri Lankan President Dissanayake discussed a proposed oil pipeline linking both nations, advancing regional energy cooperation and strengthening bilateral ties on housing and fisheries matters.
Sri Lanka repatriated 238 Iranian sailors, including 32 survivors of a U.S. submarine attack that sank their ship in the Indian Ocean, demonstrating balanced neutrality between conflicting superpowers amid economic vulnerability.
Sri Lanka repatriates 238 stranded Iranian sailors to their homeland.
AKD, Govt. under pressure as PTA debate returns as a common Opposition slogan in Sallay’s saga
Global leaders congratulate Prime Minister Narendra Modi on becoming India's longest-serving elected PM.
World leaders congratulate Modi on becoming India's longest-serving PM, praising his leadership and vision.
Sri Lanka's state petroleum corporation raised petrol and diesel prices following IMF funding approval, increasing household costs amid ongoing economic recovery from its 2022 debt default and vulnerability to global energy shocks and currency weakness.
Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya stated that politics shapes every governance choice.
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake vows to fulfill war heroes' aspirations.
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake visits the Ragama Rehabilitation Centre to inquire about soldiers' well-being.
Sri Lanka imposed a three-month surcharge on vehicle imports starting May 16, raising customs duties from 30 to 45 percent, to ease foreign exchange pressure and encourage buyers to delay purchases during economic recovery efforts.
Sri Lanka imposed a 50% surcharge on vehicle imports to combat its depreciating rupee, which fell over 3% against the dollar amid Iran war-driven fuel costs, aiming to defer purchases and preserve dwindling foreign currency reserves.
Undergraduates seized a state-owned mansion in Malwana on Thursday in a publicity stunt.
General Secretary and President To Lam delivered a speech at the Sri Lankan Parliament during his state visit.
Việt Nam and Sri Lanka issued a joint statement after a state visit.
Vietnam's top leader visits Sri Lanka to elevate bilateral ties and deepen longstanding political trust.
Sri Lanka Cricket's president and executive committee have resigned, prompting a government takeover to implement reforms.
India's Vice President discussed an oil pipeline linking India and Sri Lanka with President Dissanayake, advancing energy connectivity amid regional crisis while strengthening bilateral ties through housing projects and cyclone relief initiatives.
Sri Lanka repatriated 238 Iranian sailors, including 32 survivors of a U.S. torpedo attack that sank their ship, while declining military requests from both the U.S. and Iran to maintain diplomatic neutrality.