Sri Lanka to get $30 Mn IFC loan for sustainable energy project
Sri Lanka will secure a USD 30 million loan from the International Finance Corporation (IFC) of the World Bank Group to support the country’s Secure, Bearable and Sustainable Energy Project, following Cabinet approval of a proposal by President Anura Kumara…
Today’s CBSL official exchange rates
The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated slightly against the US Dollar today (04), compared to Monday. According to the Central Bank of Sri Lanka, the buying rate of the US Dollar has increased from Rs. 300.70 to Rs. 300.71. Meanwhile,…
Sri Lanka tourism grows 21.5% in October — 1.89 million arrivals so far in 2025
Sri Lanka welcomed 165,193 tourists in October 2025, marking a 21.5% increase compared to the same month last year. According to official data, total tourist arrivals for the first ten months of 2025 have reached 1.89 million. The highest monthly…
Cabinet rules out future wind projects in Mannar beyond three already approved
The government has decided not to approve any new wind power projects in Mannar beyond the three projects already planned, following concerns raised by residents over environmental and social impacts. According to the Cabinet paper, three projects were initially planned…
Over 12,000 deaths in 4 years — Sri Lanka unveils new Road Safety Plan.
Sri Lanka has approved a new two-year Road Protection Action Plan aimed at reducing the country’s growing number of road accidents and fatalities. According to police data, 118,697 road accidents were reported between 2020 and 2024, claiming 12,322 lives. The…
Colombo, Vatican reaffirm close ties at 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations
Minister of Foreign Affairs Vijitha Herath, on behalf of the Government and people of Sri Lanka, expressed humble respect to His Holiness Pope Leo XIV, stating that Sri Lanka looks forward to strengthening its engagement with the Holy See under…
UAE Foreign Minister in Colombo to strengthen trade and diplomatic ties
Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the United Arab Emirates, Saeed bin Mubarak Al Hajeri, arrived in Sri Lanka today (04). According to the Foreign Ministry, he will be co-chairing the Second Session of the Joint…
Sajith Premadasa meets the Indian Minister of Finance in Delhi
Opposition Leader MP Sajith Premadasa today met Indian Minister of Finance and Corporate Affairs, Nirmala Sitharaman, in New Delhi, stating Sri Lanka must leverage its position and realise its full potential. Taking to ‘X’, MP Sajith Premadasa said during the…
STF to get 100 motorbikes and 50 tuk-tuks under new Cabinet-approved plan
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved a proposal by the Minister of Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs to purchase 100 motorbikes and 50 three-wheelers for the Special Task Force (STF). The STF currently operates across 76 main camps, 23 sub-camps,…
Bribery Commission reveals why Ranil’s Senior Advisor was arrested
The Bribery Commission says Charitha Ratwatte, a Senior Advisor during Ranil Wickremesinghe’s tenure as Prime Minister, was arrested today over allegations of having caused a loss of Rs. 99,679,799.70 to the Sri Lanka State Trading Corporation. According to the Bribery…