The International Monetary Fund s (IMF) Mission Chief for Sri Lanka, Evan Papageorgiou, highlighted issues related to coal procurement and its impact on electricity generation costs in the country at a recent press briefing. MORE..
10 Apr 2026 (5:57 PM)
The Government Medical Officers Association (GMOA) has decided to end its island-wide strike action from 8.00 a.m. tomorrow (11).
10 Apr 2026 (7:11 PM)
The Inland Revenue Department (IRD) has reported a strong start to 2026, collecting Rs. 606,002 million in tax revenue during the first quarter of the year, marking a 17.7% increase compared to the same period in 2025. MORE..
10 Apr 2026 (2:11 PM)
Chinese Ambassador to Sri Lanka Qi Zhenhong has stated that China will not allow a fuel crisis to occur in Sri Lanka under any circumstances. MORE..
10 Apr 2026 (2:42 PM)
All liquor outlets across Sri Lanka will remain closed on April 13 and 14, the Excise Department has announced. MORE..
10 Apr 2026 (3:52 PM)
An Amber advisory has been issued by the Department of Meteorology for severe lightning in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Southern, Uva provinces, and in Kandy and Nuwara-Eliya districts. MORE..
10 Apr 2026 (1:43 PM)