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UNDP Sri Lanka and Visa Partner to advance financial inclusion for women and youth in estate communities
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Sri Lanka and Visa have announced a new partnership to strengthen financial inclusion and economic empowerment among women and youth in estate communities, beginning with a pilot initiative in Hope Estate, Hewaheta in Nuwara Eliya. To mark the partnership, a signing ceremony took place between Azusa Kubota, Resident […]
Applications open for inaugural Geoffrey Bawa Moonamal award
The Geoffrey Bawa Moonamal Award has opened the call for applications for its inaugural Award cycle. Presented in partnership with the Wildlife and Nature Protection Society of Sri Lanka, the Award invites individuals and organisations across the country to submit implemented projects that demonstrate how human needs can be met while enabling nature and ecosystems […]
US -SL Partnership Seizes 463 KG of Crystal Methamphetamine in Joint Counternarcotics Operation
The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration’s (DEA) New Delhi Country Office and Sri Lanka’s Police Narcotics Bureau (PNB) conducted a successful joint operation disrupting a Pakistan-based narcotrafficking network attempting to smuggle crystal methamphetamine through Sri Lanka to international markets. Acting on intelligence developed by DEA’s Foreign Counterparts Unit Pakistan Anti-Narcotics Force Special Investigations Cell between August 14–29 on suspicious maritime […]
Sri Lanka launches National Food Safety Policy with support from FAO and the European Union
Sri Lanka has reached a major milestone in strengthening its national food control system with the launch of its first National Food Safety Policy, providing a comprehensive framework to safeguard public health, strengthen food systems, and support economic growth through a coordinated, risk-based approach to food safety. Developed under the leadership of the Ministry of […]
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 […]