Category: Politics
Foreign Minister to address Human Rights Council Today
Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism Vijitha Herath, who will lead the Sri Lanka delegation to the 60th Session of the Human Rights Council, will address the Council following the presentation of the report of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights on the human rights situation in Sri Lanka. This statement will […]
Foreign Minister briefs the Colombo-based Diplomatic Corps on current developments
Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment & Tourism Vijitha Herath chaired a briefing for the members of the Colombo-based Diplomatic Corps at the Ministry on Tuesday, 02 September 2025. During the briefing, Minister Herath outlined the progress achieved by the Government since taking office 11 months ago, emphasizing several key transformative initiatives launched to protect […]
Ex-President Ranil Wickremesinghe granted bail
Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe, who was arrested and remanded on Friday (22), has been granted bail, local media reported. The order was issued by Colombo Fort Magistrate Nilupuli Lankapura. The former President Ranil Wickremesinghe has been released on three surety bails amounting to Rs. 5 million each. Related: https://www.lankabusinessonline.com/former-president-ranil-wickremesinghe-arrested-to-be-produced-before-fort-magistrates-court/
Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court Remands Ex-President Ranil Wickremesinghe Until August 26
Former Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe has been arrested on charges of misusing public funds, according to police. The arrest is in connection with a private overseas trip he made abroad during his tenure as president. The Criminal Investigations Department (CID) took Wickremesinghe into custody after he provided a statement to them earlier today. He […]
U.S. Navy Littoral Combat Ship USS Santa Barbara to Arrive in Colombo
The U.S. Embassy in Sri Lanka announces the visit of the Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Santa Barbara (LCS 32) to the Port of Colombo on August 16. The visit marks the USS Santa Barbara’s first port call to Colombo, underscoring the strength of the U.S.–Sri Lanka partnership and our shared commitment to a secure, […]
Priyantha Weerasuriya Appointed as New IGP
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has appointed Senior Deputy Inspector General of Police, Attorney-at-Law Priyantha Weerasuriya, as the new Inspector General of Police (IGP). The letter of appointment was handed over to the new Inspector General of Police, Attorney-at-Law Priyantha Weerasuriya today afternoon (13) by the Secretary to the President, Dr. Nandika Sanath Kumanayake at the […]
President Leads Second EDCM, Accelerating Progress Toward USD 36 Bn Export Target
Sri Lanka Achieves 6.88% Export Growth in H1 2025, Records Significant Progress on Key Trade Facilitation Initiatives His Excellency President Anura Kumara Dissanayake yesterday (August 12, 2025) chaired the Second Export Development Council of Ministers Meeting (EDCM) at the Presidential Secretariat, marking significant milestones in Sri Lanka’s ambitious journey toward achieving USD 36 billion in […]
President Anura Kumara Disanayaka to undertake a State Visit to Maldives
President Anura Kumara Disanayaka will undertake a State Visit to Maldives from 28-30 July 2025 at the invitation of the President of Maldives Mohamed Muizzu. During the visit, President Disanayaka is scheduled to hold bilateral talks with President Muizzu and exchange several Memoranda of Understanding to deepen our mutual cooperation. The State Visit to Maldives […]
Special discussion on the new tariff policy imposed by the United States
A special discussion on the new tariff policy imposed by the United States was held this morning (10) at the Presidential Secretariat between President Anura Kumara Disanayake and a delegation representing Sri Lanka. Participating in the discussion were Minister of Labour and Deputy Minister of Economic Development Dr. Anil Jayantha Fernando, Secretary to the Ministry […]
Special discussion on the new tariff policy imposed by the United States
A special discussion on the new tariff policy imposed by the United States was held this morning (10) at the Presidential Secretariat between President Anura Kumara Disanayake and a delegation representing Sri Lanka. Participating in the discussion were Minister of Labour and Deputy Minister of Economic Development Dr. Anil Jayantha Fernando, Secretary to the Ministry […]
Heads of Several Prominent Indian Companies Explore Investment Opportunities in Sri Lanka
Indian entrepreneurs state that they are currently directing their attention towards new investment prospects in Sri Lanka, particularly in sectors like energy, infrastructure, the digital economy, tourism and agriculture, as well as on enhancing entrepreneurial capacity. A delegation of around 20 Indian entrepreneurs, comprising heads of several prominent Indian companies, is currently engaged in an […]
Foreign Direct Investment records 90-pct Increase in First Quarter of 2025
The Board of Investment (BOI) of Sri Lanka has successfully increased Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) by US$96 million in the first quarter of 2025, compared with the same period in 2024. This was disclosed today (20) during a progress review meeting of the Board of Investment of Sri Lanka, chaired by President Anura Kumara Disanayake […]