Cabinet adds Rs. 7.5 billion to RE-MSME PLUS loan scheme
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved Rs. 7.5 billion more for the RE-MSME PLUS Loan Scheme after its initial Rs. 30 billion…
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IMF projects Sri Lanka growth of 4% in 2026
The International Monetary Fund expects Sri Lanka's economy to grow 4 percent this year and 3.7 percent in 2027, down from 5…
Chinese national arrested over alleged Port City extortion
The Colombo Crimes Division arrested a Chinese national on Tuesday over an alleged extortion racket targeting foreign investors in Colombo Port City.
IMF raises 2026 global growth forecast to 3.1 percent
The International Monetary Fund raised its 2026 global growth forecast by 0.1 percentage point to 3.1 percent in its World Economic Outlook.
President announces 75 new Ceylon Petroleum Corporation fuel stations
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake announced plans for 75 new Ceylon Petroleum Corporation fuel stations and said diesel supplies are secured until December.
ACPOSL suspends licensing until November meeting
The Association of Creators and Publishers of Sri Lanka has paused licensing and will consult the entertainment industry on its fee framework.
President says Sri Lanka has not ruled out new IMF programme
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake said on Monday that Sri Lanka has not ruled out a new International Monetary Fund (IMF) programme once…
CAA seizes more than 758 uncertified helmets in two operations
The Consumer Affairs Authority has seized more than 758 motorcycle helmets lacking the SLS mark in raids across the island since July.
Youth unemployment at 17.8 percent in second quarter
Sri Lanka's youth unemployment rate was 17.8 percent in the second quarter of 2026, and 22.4 percent among young women, the Census…
Minister urges public not to panic buy fuel
Energy Minister Anura Karunathilake said on Monday there is no impending fuel shortage and asked consumers not to stockpile fuel because of…