Year: 2025
Sri Lanka edged out 2-1 by Turkmenistan in AFC Qualifiers
Sri Lanka’s hopes of progressing in the AFC Qualifiers came to an end after a narrow 2-1 defeat to Turkmenistan in the second...
Hand in hand for better foods and a better future: Partnerships for Sri Lanka’s SDG journey
By Vimlendra Sharan, Sherina Tabassum and Philip Ward As Sri Lanka joins the global community in marking World Food Day 2025 under the...
Top bureaucrat objects to ‘Comrade’ label, wants out of ministry
A senior Sri Lankan civil servant has reportedly requested a transfer from his current post due to an erosion of professional decorum within...
Madagascar military says it has seized power as president moves to ‘safe place’
An elite military unit says it has seized power in Madagascar from President Andry Rajoelina following weeks of youth-led protests in the Indian...
Keeri Samba shortage forces Govt to allow rice imports
The Sri Lankan Cabinet has approved a temporary measure allowing rice importers to bring in up to 520 metric tons of Ponni Samba...
Sri Lanka security concerns trigger US travel advisory update
The United States Department of State has issued a travel advisory urging American citizens to exercise increased caution when travelling to Sri Lanka,...
World economy resilient amid Trump tariffs but outlook looks ‘dim’, says IMF
The global economy has shown “unexpected resilience” in the face of Donald Trump’s tariffs, but the full impact is yet to be felt,...
Sri Lanka ranked among least protected nations against digital fraud
Sri Lanka has been ranked among the 15 least protected countries in the world against digital fraud, according to the 2025 Global Fraud...
Sri Lankan banks may struggle to attract deposits – CBSL
Sri Lanka’s banking and finance sector may face increasing difficulty attracting deposits to fund credit expansion under the current low-interest-rate environment, the Central...
Reshuffling Ministers won’t solve debt issues or govt. inefficiency, says Marikkar
The Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) has criticised the recent Cabinet reshuffle, stating that without concrete measures to stabilise the economy, such changes are...
