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) 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)

Indian Foreign Affairs Minister Dr. Subramaniam Jaishankar, who arrived in Sri Lanka on an official visit this morning, has met with Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya, former President Ranil Wickremesinghe and former Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa in separate meetings today. MORE..

4 Oct 2024 (7:39 PM)

External Affairs Minister of India Dr. Subrahmanyam Jaishankar who was on a one-day official visit to Sri Lanka met with his Sri Lankan counterpart, Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath for bilateral talks at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs this afternoon (04). MORE..

4 Oct 2024 (7:28 PM)

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 Colombo High Court has further extended the order issued suspending the fixed deposits and insurance policies to the tune of Rs. 97 million belonging to former Health Minister Keheliya Rambukwella and fiver of his close relatives, in connection with an investigation by the Bribery Commission. MORE..

4 Oct 2024 (5:40 PM)