Sri Lanka hopeful of reaching staff level agreement with IMF on fourth review: Minister

Colombo, April 24 (Daily Mirror) - Sri Lanka will be able to reach a staff level agreement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) on the fourth review under the Extended Fund Facility (EFF) arrangement within this week, Minister of Labour Anil Jayantha …

Huge crowds have gathered in Sri Lanka's city of Kandy to see a sacred Buddhist relic

Sri Lanka’s Latest Poverty Line Revealed

81 The Department of Census and Statistics has released the latest edition of the official poverty line chart for February 2025. According to the data, the national poverty line—representing the minimum monthly income required for an individual to meet …

Veteran diplomat Yasoja Gunasekera takes charge in Canberra as Sri Lanka’s new envoy

April 24, Colombo (LNW): Yasoja Gunasekera, a seasoned figure in Sri Lanka’s diplomatic service, officially commenced her tenure this week as the country’s new High Commissioner to Australia, marking the start of a fresh chapter in Colombo’s bilateral …

Sri Lanka Buddhists overwhelm city in bid to see sacred tooth

Huge crowds have gathered in Sri Lanka's city of Kandy to see a sacred Buddhist relic - Copyright AFP Ishara S. KODIKARA Buddhist devotees flocking to see a sacred tooth in Sri Lanka were urged to stay clear by police on Thursday after hundreds of …

Sri Lanka Police Revises Service Fees

96 The Sri Lanka Police Headquarters has announced a revision of the fees charged for various public services, following the issuance of a new circular by the Acting Inspector General of Police. According to the circular, the fees for several police …

Sri Lanka nears trade accord with United States amid broader economic push: President

April 24, Colombo (LNW): President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has announced that negotiations between Sri Lanka and the United States on amending trade duties imposed on Sri Lankan exports have concluded positively, marking what could become a crucial …

Sri Lanka’s Exports Record Nearly 6% Growth in First Quarter of 2025

“Sri Lanka has demonstrated remarkable resilience and growth in its export sector during the first quarter of 2025, with total exports reaching USD 4,212.13 million, reflecting a robust 5.87 per cent growth compared to the same period last year.” In March, …

Bangladesh, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Indonesia, Afghanistan condole dastardly Pahalgam terror attack

New Delhi : Condolences have poured in from several countries from across the world and many of India's neighbours over the horrific April 22 terrro attack in Pahalgam in Jammu and Kashmir. Nepal's Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli offered condolences …

Pasindu to lead Sri Lanka ‘A’

Pasindu Sooriyabandara The Sri Lanka Cricket Selection Committee has selected Pasindu Sooriyabandara to lead the 15-member Sri Lanka ‘A’ Squad for the four-day match against Afghanistan ‘A’ due to get underway from April 29 in Abu Dhabi, UAE. The Sri Lanka …