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Transparency International Sri Lanka Challenges the Anti-Corruption Act Amendment Bill 2026
Transparency International Sri Lanka (TISL) filed a petition on 31st of August 2026, in the Supreme Court challenging the proposed “Anti-Corruption (Amendment)” Bill placed on the Order Paper of Parliament on the 19th of August 2026. The Bill proposes concerning amendments to the Anti-Corruption Act No. 9 of 2023. The petition has been filed in […]
Port City Expansion: Regulations for 68 Strategic Businesses Head to Parliament
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved a proposal presented by the President, in his capacity as the Minister of Finance, Planning, and Economic Development, to present to Parliament the regulations issued under the Colombo Port City Economic Commission Act, No. 11 of 2021. The cabinet decision, dated August 31, 2026, remains subject to confirmation at […]
Cabinet Approves Bilateral MoU Between Sri Lanka and China on Immigration Control Cooperation
The Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval to enter into a bilateral Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on immigration control cooperation between the Department of Immigration and Emigration of Sri Lanka and the National Immigration Administration of the People’s Republic of China, subject to confirmation at the next cabinet meeting. The proposed agreement aims to establish […]
Sri Lanka’s Exports Surpass US$ 10 Bn in First Seven Months of 2026, Maintaining Positive Growth Momentum
Sri Lanka’s export sector continued its positive growth in 2026, with total exports surpassing the US$ 10 Bn milestone during the first seven months of the year. Combined merchandise and services exports are estimated to have reached US$ 10,487.80 Mn during January–July 2026, recording a 5.5 % year-on-year growth compared to the corresponding period in […]
Sri Lanka Placed on Elevated Concern as Climate Shocks & Energy-Driven Cost Pressures Converge Ahead of Maha Season: FAO Report
Sri Lanka has been categorized under “Elevated Concern” (Tier 2) in a joint Asia-Pacific risk assessment published by UN agencies and global climate monitors. The classification comes as the island nation faces a dangerous convergence of intensifying climate anomalies and lingering global price shocks across fuel, fertilizer, and food systems (3FS). With the critical Second […]
United States and Sri Lanka Build Disaster Response Readiness Through Atlas Angel II
The United States and Sri Lanka will conduct exercise Atlas Angel II from August 31 to September 4, bringing together U.S. and Sri Lankan military personnel and subject-matter experts to exchange expertise and train together in areas critical to disaster response, including C-130 aircraft maintenance, urban search and rescue, incident command systems, construction engineering, landslide response, and chemical, biological, […]
Sri Lanka Extends US$ 1 Million Humanitarian Assistance to Nepal
In a demonstration of Sri Lanka’s solidarity with the people of Nepal following the devastating floods and landslides that have caused loss of life, displacement and widespread destruction, President Anura Kumara Disanayaka has directed the Government to provide a financial contribution of US$ 1 million to Nepal to support its ongoing humanitarian and relief efforts. […]
Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China presents Credentials to Sri Lanka
The Government of the People’s Republic of China, with the concurrence of the Government of Sri Lanka, has appointed Mr. Wei Huaxiang as the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to Sri Lanka based in Colombo. He presented credentials to His Excellency Anura Kumara Disanayaka, President of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka on 25 August […]
U.S. Ambassador Eric Meyer Arrives in Sri Lanka, Presents Credentials
On August 25, 2026, U.S. Ambassador Eric Meyer presented his credentials to Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, marking the formal commencement of his ambassadorial tenure. Following the ceremony, Ambassador Meyer said: “It was an honor to present my credentials to President Dissanayake. The United States is proud to call Sri Lanka a friend in a partnership that has spanned more than […]
Sri Lanka to Install 300,000 Smart Meters Under Time-of-Use Billing Project
Sri Lanka’s Cabinet has approved a two-year project to install 300,000 smart electricity meters equipped with a Time-of-Use (TOU) billing system as part of efforts to modernise the country’s electricity grid and support renewable energy development. The project will utilise US$12.5 million from a US$15 million loan facility provided through the Asian Development Bank’s concessional […]