
In its latest update, the World Bank has raised its projection for India’s economic growth in 2024 to 7.5%, up by 1.2% from its previous estimate....
Javelin champion Rumesh Tharanga Pathirage has reached the number one position in the world rankings for the men’s javelin throw event, marking a historic achievement for...
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved a proposal by the Minister of Transport, Highways and Urban Development to procure 50 more low‑floor comfortable buses for urban...
The Government is planning to introduce dedicated motorcycle lanes on major roads across Sri Lanka in a bid to reduce the country’s high number of motorcycle-related...
Sri Lanka’s export earnings surpassed US$ 10 billion during the first six months of 2026, according to the Central Bank’s latest External Sector Performance report. Export...
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has announced a $200 million policy‑based loan to strengthen Sri Lanka’s economy amid pressures from the Middle East conflict. ADB President...
According to S&P Global Ratings, Sri Lanka’s long- and short-term foreign and local currency sovereign credit ratings have been affirmed at ‘CCC+/C’ with a stable outlook,...
John Keells Holdings (JKH) has planned a significant expansion of its Consumer Foods portfolio by entering Sri Lanka’s Quick Service Restaurant (QSR) segment. This strategic move...
The International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, and HSBC have announced a joint investment of up to $40 million in South...
Sri Lanka’s export sector continued its strong upward trajectory during the first half of 2026, with the country’s total exports surpassing the significant US$9 billion milestone....
Sri Lanka’s Omar Hazari has won the English-Speaking Union International Public Speaking Competition (IPSC) 2026, earning the country its second consecutive title at the prestigious global...

