Sri Lanka’s Economic Recovery Remains Incomplete as Key Challenges Remain – World Bank
Sri Lanka’s recent economic performance has been strong. Despite this, the recovery remains incomplete, with growth still below pre-crisis levels and poverty significantly elevated. Strengthening the recovery will require continued macroeconomic stability, urgent structural reforms, and more efficient, better-targeted public…
Dollar rate in Sri Lanka today
The Sri Lankan Rupee remains steady against the US Dollar at commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (07 Oct), compared to last Friday. At Seylan Bank, the buying rate of the US Dollar remains unchanged at Rs. 299.25, while the…
Sri Lanka rejects UN Rights Council resolution
Sri Lanka has rejected a draft resolution (HRC 60/L.1/Rev.1) at the 60th session of the UN Human Rights Council, citing concerns over an external evidence-gathering mechanism established under a 2022 resolution. According to the statement, Sri Lanka participated in discussions…
Nelu flower blooms at Horton Plains for first time in 12 years
A rare blooming of the ‘Nelu flower’ has been reported at the Hortain Plains National Park. It is reported that the blooming has taken place after a period of 12 years at the tourist attraction. Strobilanthes (Nelu flower) is a…
International gold prices hit a record high
International gold prices extended their upward trend during the Asian trading session on Monday, breaking through the $3,900-per-ounce barrier for the first time and reaching a new high. According to GoldPrice.Org, gold futures on the New York Mercantile Exchange hit…
UN extends Human Rights mandate on Sri Lanka
The Resolution A/HRC/60/L.1/Rev.1 on promoting reconciliation, accountability and human rights (HR) in Sri Lanka has been adopted at the United Nations (UN) HR Council in Geneva. In a statement, the UN Human Rights Council said it has decided to extend…
36-year-old woman arrested over Gampola accident killing 3 mothers
Police investigations reveal that a 36-year-old woman was behind the wheel of a car that was involved in an accident in Gampola yesterday, in which three elderly women were killed. According to the Police, the woman, with a learner’s permit,…
23 year old arrested with foreign-made pen gun in Nagoda
A 23-year-old man has been arrested in the Aluththanayamagoda area in Nagoda for the possession of a foreign-manufactured pen gun and several ammunition rounds, police said. The arrest was made on the evening of October 6 following a tip-off received…
Two found hacked to death in Hungama
Police have launched an investigation into a double murder reported early Tuesday (Oct. 7) from the Wadigala area in Ranna, within the Hungama Police Division. According to police, a man and a woman were found hacked to death inside a…
Weather today: Thundershowers after 1 PM
WEATHER FORECAST FOR 07 OCTOBER 2025 Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 07 October 2025 Showers or thundershowers will occur at most places of the island after 1.00 p.m. Fairly heavy falls above 50 mm are likely at some places in…