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Sri Lanka’s economy has made a remarkable recovery in 2024, surpassing growth expectations by recording 5 percent growth, compared to the projected 4.4 percent, says the World Bank. This growth has been driven by strong performances in…

The Heat Index, the temperature felt on the human body, is likely to increase up to ‘Caution level’ in several parts of the country tomorrow (22), the Meteorology Department says. Accordingly, warnings have been issued to residents of…

The number of tourists who arrived in the country in the first half of April stood at 93,915, the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority has announced. According to data released by the SLTDA, the highest number of tourists has arrived…

The price of gold in the world market has reached its highest level in history. Accordingly, it is reported that, as of today (17), the price of an ounce of gold in the global market has reached a historic high of USD 3,345.…

Fitch Ratings says that the increased US tariffs will weigh on the credit metrics of many sovereigns in the Asia-Pacific, with Sri Lanka likely to be among the affected states when country-specific tariffs are eventually implemented. The…

Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe warns that Sri Lanka faces the potential loss of more than 100,000 jobs in the country as a result of the new trade tariff policy implemented by the United States. Delivering a special statement…

The National Zoological Gardens of Sri Lanka in Dehiwala joined the Sinhala and Tamil New Year celebrations today (16), by performing the traditional ritual of oil anointing on its animals—a gesture believed to bring good health and…

The 6th Summit of the Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC), along with the 20th Ministerial Meeting and the 25th Senior Officials Meeting, was held from 02nd to 04th April 2025 in Bangkok,…

Deputy Minister of Tourism Prof. Ruwan Ranasinghe says government does not anticipate the newly imposed US reciprocal tariffs to have a prolonged negative effect on Sri Lanka’s tourism sector. Speaking at a government media conference on…

The present government has two urgent priorities before commencing the process of formulating a new constitution for the country, Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya said in Parliament today. Prime Minister Amarasuriya said the…