Category: Special Reports
EDB & SLASSCOM engage with Sri Lanka Police to Fast-Track Clearance Reports for ICT Professionals
The Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB), in collaboration with the Sri Lanka Association for Software and Services Companies (SLASSCOM), held a meeting with Senior Police Officials to discuss measures to expedite the issuance of police clearance reports for employees of Sri Lankan Information and Communication Technology (ICT) companies. The discussion focused particularly on employees […]
Sri Lanka’s Organized Crime Bill Violates Rights Standards: Human Rights Watch
The Sri Lankan government’s Prevention of Organised Crimes Bill, submitted to parliament on October 20, 2026, risks enabling arbitrary detention, torture, and other rights violations, Human Rights Watch said today. The proposed law, alongside the Protection of the State from Terrorism Bill submitted on October 6, reproduces abusive provisions in existing counterterrorism laws that would […]
Sri Lanka invites Indian businesses to partner in its next phase of economic growth
Sri Lanka’s transition from economic stabilisation to sustainable growth, opportunities for Indian investment and the potential to build stronger partnerships in industry, technology and entrepreneurship were the key themes of the visit of Hon. Chathuranga Abeysinghe, Deputy Minister of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development of Sri Lanka, to New Delhi from 22 to 23 October 2026. […]
CFA Society Sri Lanka Launches 20th CFA Institute Research Challenge Sri Lanka 2026/27
CFA Society Sri Lanka has officially launched the CFA Institute Research Challenge Sri Lanka 2026/27, marking the 20th consecutive edition of the prestigious global competition in Sri Lanka. The official kick-off was held recently, at the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE), bringing together participating university students, senior university representatives, faculty advisors, industry mentors and representatives of […]
Sri Lanka expects India’s full support in fight against Indian Ocean drug trafficking
Sri Lanka expects India’s fullest support in combating drug trafficking in the Indian Ocean region, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake said, as the Indian Ocean has increasingly become a hub for the trade. The President made the remarks at a meeting with Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh at the Presidential Secretariat, during Singh’s official visit to […]
SL appeals to Human Rights High Commissioner to conclude country-specific mandates where national processes demonstrate progress
Addressing the 63rd Session of the United Nations Human Rights Council in Geneva on 08 September 2026 during the General Debate under the Agenda Item 2, Permanent Representative of Sri Lanka to the United Nations in Geneva, Ambassador Sumith Dassanayake emphasized that no Council mandate should be regarded as indefinite. The written update on human […]
Cabinet Approves US$ 100 Mn World Bank Facility for Northern and Eastern Development
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved a proposal submitted by the President, in his capacity as the Minister of Finance, Planning and Economic Development, to enter into financial agreements with the World Bank Group’s International Development Association to obtain a US$ 100 million loan facility. This allocation forms part of a broader US$ 1,000 million […]
US military preventive medicine expertise to strengthen Sri Lanka’s dengue prevention capabilities
As Sri Lanka responds to a significant nationwide dengue outbreak, the U.S. Embassy in Sri Lanka has launched a Public Health Pest Control and Vector-Borne Disease Response program in partnership with the Sri Lanka Ministry of Health and National Dengue Control Unit to strengthen the country’s ability to prevent, detect, and respond to dengue. Funded through the […]
We will help countries build greater energy, food, trade & economic resilience: Joint Statement by IEA, IMF, WB Group & WTO
The Heads of the International Energy Agency (IEA), International Monetary Fund (IMF), World Bank Group (WBG), and World Trade Organization (WTO) met on July 7 as part of the high-level coordination group established in April to maximize their institutions’ response to the energy, trade, and economic impact of the war in the Middle East. Following […]
Memorandum of Understanding MOU Signing Ceremony between the Office on Missing Persons and the Bureau of Rehabilitation
The Office on Missing Persons (OMP) and the Bureau of Rehabilitation (BOR) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on 24 June 2026 to strengthen institutional cooperation in matters relating to missing persons. The OMP has previously entered into Memoranda of Understanding with several key state and international institutions, including the Human Rights Commission of Sri […]
FitCon Presents Luxe Active Edit 2026 Celebrating the Future of Activewear and Athleisure
Luxe Active Edit 2026, Sri Lanka’s premier activewear showcase, recently took centre stage at Cinnamon Life at City of Dreams Sri Lanka, bringing together fashion, wellness, sport, movement, confidence and self-expression in a unique celebration of the active lifestyle. The event highlighted the growing influence of athleisure, sportswear and wellness-driven fashion while showcasing how performance […]
An investigation is being carried out with regard to the activities of Kasagala Green Plantation, says CBSL
The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has announced that it is conducting an investigation into the activities of Kasagala Green Plantation (Private) Limited (KGPL) under the provisions of the Finance Business Act, No. 42 of 2011 (FBA). This follows public statements made by Malwattage Ranjith Nandana Pieris, Director of KGPL, during an appearance on […]