Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka’s largest lottery prize goes to Mega Power winner
The National Lottery Board has set a new milestone by awarding the highest-ever lottery prize in Sri Lankan history, with a staggering Rs....
Animal census marred by major administrative failures
The nationwide census aimed at documenting the impact of wild animals on agriculture had encountered serious administrative failures, with over 130,000 census leaflets...
Sri Lankans still paying nearly twice as much for electricity as in 2022
Sri Lanka’s electricity tariffs remain nearly 96% higher on a net average basis compared to rates in August 2022, despite several downward revisions,...
Jailed ex-ministers appeal to visiting MPs for help
Former ministers Mahindananda Aluthgamage and Nalin Fernando, who are currently serving lengthy prison sentences at the Welikada Prison, have reportedly appealed to visiting...
Sri Lanka has ‘no room for policy errors’ in economic reforms, IMF says
Sri Lanka has made substantial progress on an IMF-supported economic reform program, but more work is needed to reduce the Asian country’s 24.5%...
Minister admits role in fueling unsustainable public sector hiring
Agriculture Minister K.D. Lal Kantha admitted that he and others who once led street protests demanding public sector jobs must also shoulder responsibility...
Sri Lanka risks losing UN-backed marine research mission
Sri Lanka is at risk of forfeiting a multimillion-dollar marine research opportunity coordinated by the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), following...
World Bank projects Sri Lanka’s growth to slow to 3.5% in 2025
Sri Lanka’s economic recovery remains fragile, with growth projected to decelerate to 3.5 per cent in 2025, reflecting the lingering effects of the...
