IMF warns Sri Lanka’s economic recovery at risk without careful policy management

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has warned that Sri Lanka’s recovery could be at risk if policy changes are not managed carefully.



Galboda Gnanissara thera passes away

Dr. Galboda Gnanissara Thera, also known as Podi Hamuduruwo, has passed away at the age of 81.



IndiGo launches daily non-stop flights from Chennai to Jaffna

Indian low-cost airline IndiGo has added Jaffna in Sri Lanka to its international routes, starting non-stop daily flights from Chennai on September 1, 2024.



Sri Lankans advised against traveling to Lebanon amid regional tensions

Sri Lanka’s Foreign Minister Ali Sabry has advised Sri Lankans to avoid traveling to Lebanon unless absolutely necessary due to rising regional tensions following the assassination of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh.



Online Safety (Amendment) Bill published via gazette

The Department of Government Printing in Sri Lanka has published the Online Safety (Amendment) Bill in the government gazette.



Ten candidates place deposits for Sri Lanka’s 2024 Presidential Election to date

The Election Commission of Sri Lanka announced that four additional candidates have placed their deposits today (August 1) to contest the 2024 Presidential Election in Sri Lanka.



Sri Lanka urges citizens to avoid illegal employment in Myanmar

Sri Lanka’s Defence Secretary, General Kamal Gunaratne, urges Sri Lankans to refrain from seeking employment in Myanmar through illegal means.



Sri Lanka to issue new passports with updated designs starting October 2024

Sri Lanka’s Minister of Public Security, Tiran Alles, announced that starting in October 2024, Sri Lanka will issue new passports with updated colors and designs for Diplomatic, Official, and regular passports.



Lalith Pathinayake appointed to oversee SDIG Administration

The National Police Commission of Sri Lanka has appointed Senior Deputy Inspector General (SDIG) Lalith Pathinayake to oversee the duties of SDIG Administration.



Kanjipani Imran and Rotumbe Amila Arrested in Russia; Loku Patty Nabbed in Belarus

Notorious criminals and large-scale drug traffickers “Kanjipani Imran” and Amila Sepala Ratnayake, alias “Rotumbe Amila,” have been arrested in Russia.



Sri Lanka ensures full Police deployment for Presidential Election security

Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe has directed the Secretary of the Public Security Ministry to ensure the provision of adequate police personnel for the upcoming Presidential Election.



Six candidates place bond deposits so far for Sri Lanka’s 2024 Presidential Election

The Election Commission of Sri Lanka has announced that six candidates for the 2024 Presidential Election in Sri Lanka have placed bond deposits.



Sajith Premadasa submits deposit for Sri Lanka’s 2024 Presidential Election

A deposit was made this morning (July 31) on behalf of Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) Leader Sajith Premadasa to contest Sri Lanka’s Presidential Election 2024.



Passenger arrested for abusing flight attendant on SriLankan Airlines flight

There is a report of an incident involving a flight attendant on a SriLankan Airlines flight from Kuwait to Katunayake who was pulled by the hand and verbally abused by a passenger.



97th anniversary of China’s People’s Liberation Army celebrated

The Embassy of the People’s Republic of China (PRC) in Sri Lanka hosted a reception on Monday (July 29) evening to celebrate the 97th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) of China at the Shangri-La Hotel in Colombo.



92 MPs pledge support for Ranil Wickremesinghe in upcoming election

Ninety-two Members of Parliament in Sri Lanka have confirmed their support to ensure the victory of President Ranil Wickremesinghe in the upcoming Presidential Election.