The International Monetary Fund (IMF) team visiting the island says it will continue its close engagement with Sri Lanka s economic team to set a date for the third review of the IMF-supported program. MORE..
4 Oct 2024 (8:03 PM)
A total of 122 independent groups have placed deposits to contest the 2024 General Election as of yesterday (04), according to the Election Commission. MORE..
5 Oct 2024 (9:41 AM)
The Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment (SLBFE) states that Sri Lanka has seen a significant increase in the number of Sri Lankans departing for overseas employments in September 2024, compared to the same period in 2023. MORE..
4 Oct 2024 (6:56 PM)
The Ministry of Defence has announced that all firearms and ammunition provided to civilians for self-defence will be acquired by the government and that they must be handed over to the relevant authorities before 07 November. MORE..
4 Oct 2024 (8:28 PM)
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) says Sri Lanka s Third Review under the USD 2.9 billion Extended Fund Facility (EFF) programme, will be announced in due course. MORE..
5 Oct 2024 (1:11 PM)
The Department of Meteorology says that several spells of showers will occur in Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces and in Galle and Matara districts today (05). MORE..
5 Oct 2024 (8:26 AM)