IMF Board to review Sri Lanka programme today
The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) is scheduled to consider the fifth and sixth reviews of Sri Lanka’s programme under the Extended Fund Facility (EFF) today (27). The Board is expected to evaluate Sri Lanka’s progress under…
Southwest monsoon: rains across several areas today
The southwest monsoon has now established over Sri Lanka, bringing continued showery weather to the south-western parts of the island, the Department of Meteorology said. Showers or thundershowers are expected at times in Western, Sabaragamuwa and North-western provinces, as well…
Ready to Invest : Sri Lanka showcases 30 Investment Projects
The Board of Investment of Sri Lanka (BOI) has launched a new digital investment platform aimed at attracting foreign investors by offering direct access to 30 structured, project-ready opportunities across multiple sectors. The platform, titled “Ready to Invest”, is now…
Sri Lanka unveils South Asia’s first solar hybrid bakery oven
Sri Lanka has become the first country in South Asia to introduce a solar hybrid bakery oven powered by both solar and biogas energy, marking a milestone in clean energy innovation and sustainable livelihood development. The oven was officially unveiled…
Over 18,500 affected by adverse weather across eight districts
More than 18,500 people from eight districts have been affected by the prevailing adverse weather conditions across the country, according to the latest situation report issued by the Disaster Management Centre (DMC). The report, issued at 6 p.m. on Tuesday…
Sangeeth Wijesuriya says IMF rules blocked proposed US$ 23 million donation
Artist Sangeeth Wijesuriya says he was informed by a Government Minister that International Monetary Fund (IMF) regulations would not permit a proposed US$ 23 million donation to be brought into Sri Lanka following the election victory of President Anura Kumara…
Public urged to report police officers refusing GovPay traffic fine payments
Sri Lanka Police says disciplinary action will be taken against traffic police officers who fail to facilitate payments through the GovPay system for on-the-spot traffic fines. Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of Police W.P.J. Senadheera said the GovPay payment system was…
Convicted Melbourne Monk seeks Leniency Over Severe Illness
Six women have delivered harrowing victim impact statements in court, confronting a senior Buddhist monk who systematically abused them as children. Naotunne Vijitha, 71, faces a lengthy prison sentence after a jury found him guilty of 17 counts of…
Police rescue group swept away by waves at Kirinda beach; teacher succumbs in hospital
Three police lifeguards attached to the Sri Lanka Police Lifeguard Unit carried out a rescue operation at Kirinda beach on Monday (25), saving several teachers and students who were swept away by strong waves while bathing in the sea. The…
CPC dismisses rumours of price hike, assures sufficient fuel stocks
The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) has dismissed circulating reports claiming a fuel price revision is imminent, describing the information as completely false. CPC Managing Director Mayura Neththikumara said the false reports had led to queues forming at filling stations, but…