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Despite Sri Lanka’s strong economic performance in recent times, the recovery remains incomplete, with growth still below pre-crisis levels and poverty significantly elevated, the World Bank said. The World Bank noted that strengthening…

A Southern California cardiologist flying Qatar Airways from Los Angeles to Sri Lanka was denied the vegetarian meal he had ordered, then died after choking on a piece of food while attempting to “eat around” the meat in meal he was given…

Former Minister Mahinda Amaraweera visited former President Mahinda Rajapaksa at Carlton House in Tangalle today (07). It is reported that Amaraweera met the former President to inquire about his health and well-being.

The price of gold has surpassed USD 3,950 per ounce for the first time in history, global market data indicates. In response to the surge, gold prices in Sri Lanka have increased by approximately Rs. 8,000 compared to Saturday’s rates.…

Sri Lanka, while disagreeing with coercive international action, rejected the resolution 60/L.1/Rev.1 presented to the United Nations Human Rights Council in Genève. Speaking during the 60th session of the UNHRC, Ambassador and Permanent…

Deepti Sharma impressed with bat and ball as India beat fellow hosts Sri Lanka by 59 runs on the Duckworth-Lewis-Stern method in a rain-affected opening match of the 2025 Women’s Cricket World Cup. Sharma (53) and Amanjot Kaur (57)…

Chinese Ambassador to Sri Lanka Qi Zhenhong has reaffirmed their enduring friendship with Sri Lanka, highlighting strong bilateral cooperation in development projects, public welfare initiatives, and crisis response. The two countries…

Following the lifting of restrictions on vehicle imports, the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has reported that the country spent US$1,007.5 million on vehicle imports during the eight-month period from January to August 2025. This was…

The Mission Chief for Sri Lanka of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Evan Papageorgiou, met with Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya at Temple Trees on September 29. During the meeting, Papageorgiou commended the government’s…

While 5 percent GDP growth in 2024 exceeded expectations, Sri Lanka’s investment climate remains challenging, according to the US Statement Department. While the sweeping electoral victories of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake and the…