#Sri Lanka
Govt suspends Sri Lanka Rugby, installs task Force to oversee reforms
In a significant shake-up to the administration of Sri Lanka Rugby, Sports Minister Sunil Kumara Gamage has suspended the organisation’s registration with immediate...
IMF awaits electricity tariff reforms before approving Sri Lanka’s fourth review
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has made it clear that the approval of Sri Lanka’s fourth review under the Extended Fund Facility (EFF)...
CC rejects President’s Auditor General nominee for second time
The Constitutional Council has, for the second time, rejected the nomination of Mr. H.T.P. Chandana for the post of Auditor General. Mr. Chandana,...
UNP sets strict selection criteria for Local Government members
The United National Party (UNP) has announced its decision to appoint representatives to local government bodies solely based on the percentage of votes...
Over 4,600 health professionals have migrated since 2022 – Health Minister
A total of 4,642 Sri Lankan healthcare professionals have migrated to foreign countries between 2022 and 2025, Health Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa said....
CoPF flags revenue losses in vehicle import tax collection
The Committee on Public Finance (COPF) has expressed concern over potential losses to state revenue due to inconsistencies in the taxation of imported...
CBSL reduces Overnight Policy Rate to 7.75%
The Monetary Policy Board of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has decided to reduce the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) by 25...
Govt has failed to resolve fertilizer crisis – Farmers’ Struggle Movement
The Farmers’ Struggle Movement has slammed the government for failing to resolve the ongoing fertilizer crisis, warning that continued inaction could force nationwide...
