#Sri Lanka
Hospital chief told no money to pay his allowance arrears
A specialist doctor, who is the acting director of a national level hospital in Colombo, has written to the finance secretary over a...
Applications open for Russian State Scholarships 2026/27
Sri Lankan students aspiring to pursue higher education in Russia can now apply for the 2026/27 Russian State Scholarship programme, with the application...
Sri Lanka Central Bank has room to cut rates but will be cautious, says Governor
(Reuters) – Sri Lanka’s central bank has room to cut interest rates further but is treading carefully to preserve a buffer against potential...
Sri Lanka’s modest 3.1% growth forecast raises concerns amid mounting debt
Sri Lanka’s economy is projected to grow by approximately 3.1% in 2025, according to Finance Ministry officials who presented their mid-year fiscal review...
India demands full implementation of Sri Lanka’s 13th Amendment at UN Rights Council
India has renewed its longstanding call for Sri Lanka to fully implement the 13th Amendment to its Constitution, including the devolution of land...
Sri Lanka’s prison population triples capacity as drug offences overwhelm system
Sri Lanka’s prison population has surged to over 35,000, nearly three times the system’s intended capacity, with officials warning of an urgent need...
Police officers most affected by non-communicable diseases
Sri Lanka’s Health and Media Minister Nalinda Jayatissa has raised concern over the rising number of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) among police officers, revealing...
Stench from Beira Lake forces hotel closures
Residents and business owners near Colombo’s iconic Beira Lake have raised alarm over an overwhelming stench emanating from the polluted water body, claiming...
