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Gold prices in Sri Lanka have seen a notable increase once again, according to the latest market data from the Colombo Gold Centre. As of this morning (21), the price of a ‘sovereign’ of 22-carat gold at Sea Street in Colombo 11 has…

A shipment of salt imported from India is set to arrive in Sri Lanka tonight (May 21), as part of efforts to address the current salt shortage in the country, Minister of Trade, Commerce and Food Security Wasantha Samarasinghe said.…

Colombo, Sri Lanka – Chinese Commerce Minister Wang Wentao is anticipated to visit Sri Lanka in June, a visit that sources suggest may see Beijing press Colombo to expedite the finalization of a controversial Free Trade Agreement (FTA).…

The Election Commission of Sri Lanka has requested all political parties and independent groups to submit details of the members elected to local government institutions by the end of this week. Chairman of the Election Commission…

The bilateral amendatory agreements have been signed between the Government of Sri Lanka and the Export - Import Bank (EXIM) of India pertaining to the Line of Credits and Buyer’s Credit Loan Agreements under the External Debt Restructuring…

The Government of Sri Lanka maintains that the allegation of genocide during the final phase of the conflict in Sri Lanka is unsubstantiated by any credible authority, either nationally or internationally, and is based on misleading…

Industry analysts observing Sri Lanka’s tourism performance in early May 2025 suggested that the island nation was experiencing a robust recovery, further solidifying its position as a preferred destination in South Asia. Reports from…

Minister of Transport, Highways, Ports and Civil Aviation Bimal Ratnayake has recently chaired high-level discussions to assess the potential impact of the escalating tensions between India and Pakistan on Sri Lanka’s ports and airports.…

The Salt Producers’ Association has raised concerns over a shortage of salt in the local market, attributing the situation to a delay in the arrival of imported stocks. Chairman of the Association, Ganaka Amarasinghe, said that although…

The government will not allow any faction to use Sri Lanka’s airspace or the country’s territory to attack another nation, Cabinet Spokesman Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa stated when questioned on the stance of the government pertaining to…