Yuan clearing facility launched in Colombo for direct China trade settlement
A yuan clearing facility has been launched in Colombo, allowing businesses to settle trade with China directly in the Chinese…
2026 G.C.E. O/L examination set for December 8–17
The 2026 G.C.E. Ordinary Level examination will be held from 8 to 17 December, making it the last national examination…
Monsoon-season travel: How to plan a safe trip around Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka’s two monsoons mean it is almost always sunny somewhere on the island. From October to January, the northeast…
Parliament takes up rabies control and dog registration measures
Parliament met from 20 to 23 October with an agenda covering public debt, government spending, drug law amendments, and rabies…
Parliament celebrates Navaratri festival
The Parliament of Sri Lanka ceremonially celebrated the Hindu festival of Navaratri, in an event described as a symbol of…
National review sets priorities to strengthen dengue preparedness
A National Dengue Review carried out this year has identified priorities to strengthen Sri Lanka’s preparedness and response to dengue,…
Education Ministry launches EduFactCheck website on 2026 reforms
The Ministry of Education has launched EduFactCheck, an official website offering verified information, frequently asked questions and a channel for…
Manufacturing PMI steady at 53.0 as factory activity keeps growing
Sri Lanka’s manufacturing sector continued to expand in September, with the Central Bank’s Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) holding at 53.0,…
‘Wall of Unspoken Words’ gives Sri Lankans a place to speak
Flora Tissues and Sri Lanka Sumithrayo opened “The Wall of Unspoken Words” on World Mental Health Day, creating a space…
Customs revenue for September beats target by 32%
Sri Lanka Customs collected revenue in September that was 32% above its monthly target, adding to strong collections so far…