#Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka waives Rs. 285.7B in taxes in first half of 2025
Sri Lanka waived Rs. 285.7 billion in taxes during the first six months of 2025, amounting to 57% of the country’s total reported...
NPP accused of pressuring officials over disaster relief payments
The Sri Lanka Grama Seva Niladharis’ Association says they are facing political interference in the distribution of disaster compensation. Speaking at a media...
Moragoda proposes India take lead in Sri Lanka’s post-cyclone reconstruction
Milinda Moragoda, founder of the Pathfinder Foundation, has called on India to take a leading role in Sri Lanka’s post-disaster reconstruction, proposing Japan...
Doctors sound alarm on eye infection threat in cyclone shelters
The College of Ophthalmologists has warned of a heightened risk of eye infections in safe shelters housing people affected by Cyclone Ditwah, urging...
Relief measures urgently needed for educators – CTU
The Ceylon Teachers’ Union (CTU) has called on the government to introduce an urgent relief loan program for teachers and principals affected by...
Nuwara Eliya Panthers beat Trinco Sharks to claim first CGL Championship
The Nuwara Eliya Panthers captured the inaugural Ceylon Golf League title, winning Sri Lanka’s first-ever league-format golf event after a closely contested final...
Cyclone Ditwah damage to slow Sri Lanka’s fiscal consolidation, Moody’s says
Sri Lanka’s efforts to stabilize its finances after last year’s debt default will face new setbacks as the government increases spending to address...
Bandaranaike Foundation donates Rs. 250 million to support post-Ditwah rebuilding
The Bandaranaike Memorial National Foundation has contributed Rs. 250 million to the government to assist national recovery efforts following the emergency situation triggered...
