Rs. 173.86 million consultancy contract approved for sustainable tourism programme
The Cabinet has approved a Rs. 173.86 million consultancy services contract for a sustainable tourism sector development programme funded through a US$30 million loan...
Dollar rate today: US Dollar selling rate steady at Rs. 332
The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated slightly against the US Dollar across commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (08), compared to Monday, while the...
Govt confident of reaching USD 9 Billion reserves target by year-end
Deputy Minister of Finance Anil Jayantha Fernando told Parliament that the government is confident of achieving its target of USD 9 billion in foreignreserves...
Capacity‑building programme for Sri Lankan gem & jewellery sector concludes in...
A 29‑member delegation of professionals from Sri Lanka’s Gem and Jewellery sector has successfully completed a specialised Training and Capacity‑Building Programme in India, held...
Sri Lanka among top global improvers in Investor Relations and Debt...
Sri Lanka has emerged as one of the fastest movers in the 2026 Investor Relations and Debt Transparency Assessment conducted by the Institute of...
Public consultation on renewable energy tariffs ends today
The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) has announced that the process of obtaining public opinion on the purchase price of electricity generated...
CBSL keeps overnight policy rate unchanged at 8.75%
The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has decided to maintain the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) at 8.75 per cent, citing prevailing domestic and...
Cabinet approves purchase of 600 deluxe buses for SLTB
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved a proposal to procure 600 new Deluxe‑model, air‑conditioned buses for the Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB), replacing an...
IFC and HSBC invest $40 Million to modernize Colombo Port
The International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, and HSBC have announced a joint investment of up to $40 million...
Exporters seek clarity on new forced labour import regulations
The Exporters Association of Sri Lanka (EASL) has called on the government to establish a clear and internationally aligned implementation framework for newly gazetted...