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Manufacturing and services sectors expand in May, PMI shows
Sri Lanka’s manufacturing and services sectors recorded continued expansion in May 2026, according to the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL), as reflected in the latest Purchasing Managers’ Indices (PMI).
The PMI for Manufacturing…
Transformer catches fire near Galle National Hospital
An electricity transformer located within the premises of the Cancer Unit of the Galle National Hospital has reportedly suddenly caught fire. Hospital authorities, together with the Galle Municipal Council Fire Brigade Service, took…
Cabinet nod given to obtain another US$ 100 million from ADB
The Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval to the proposal to obtain another US$ 100 million from the Asian Development Bank under the Policy Based Loan Facilities.
In March this year, the Cabinet of Ministers granted approval to…
Cabinet approves new national action plan to address human-elephant conflict
The Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval to initiate the drafting of a new National Action Plan for Human-Elephant Conflict Management in Sri Lanka.
In recent years, factors such as population growth, the expansion of development…
Govt to allocate additional funds to restore places of worship damaged by Cyclone Ditwah
The Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval to allocate funds for the reconstruction of additional places of worship damaged by Cyclone Ditwah.
According to official estimates, 758 Buddhist temples, 272 Hindu religious sites, 199…
Ex-President Gotabaya Rajapaksa files petition seeking to prevent arrest
Former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has filed a petition with the Court of Appeal seeking an order preventing his arrest under the Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA) in connection with investigations into the Easter Sunday terror attacks.…
Central Bank also responsible for missing US$ 2.5 Million, Treasury Report indicates
A Treasury report has indicated that the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) also bears responsibility for the disappearance of US$2.5 million belonging to the Treasury, the Chairman of the Committee on Public Finance (COPF) and Member of…
‘Red’ advisory issued for strong winds and rough seas
A ‘Red’ advisory has been issued by the Department of Meteorology for strong winds in sea areas off the coasts extending from Kankesanthurai to Kalpitiya via Mannar. The Met. Department warned that sea areas from Kankesanthurai to Kalpitiya…
Sri Lanka reaffirms commitment to labour rights and social justice at ILO conference
The Minister of Labour and Deputy Minister of Finance and Planning, Dr. Anil Jayantha Fernando has reiterated the government’s commitment to creating a better working environment for Sri Lanka’s labour force. This was conveyed when Labour…
Man arrested over illegal sale of 3,755 cannabis-infused pills
A suspect has been arrested with 3,755 cannabis-infused ‘Madana Modaka’ pills that were allegedly prepared for sale targeting schoolchildren. Officers attached to the Nuwara Eliya Police Anti-Vice Unit arrested the suspect last afternoon…