Sri Lanka’s economy grew by 5 per cent in 2025 as the country continued its recovery from the 2022 economic crisis, but its investment climate remains challenging, with foreign investors reporting policy
In a recent revelation from the latest Audit General Report, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Sri Lanka is under intense scrutiny for its alleged negligence in fulfilling its mission to promote
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Amidst deepening political turmoil over the suspension of nearly 150 Opposition members, following an unprecedented Parliament security breach in India, on December 13, a group of Sri Lankan parliamentarians, led by Speaker
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Pakistan President Dr. Arif Alvi has emphasized the importance of enhancing cooperation in trade, economy, and culture with Egypt, Oman, Bosnia, Sri Lanka, and Cyprus. He expressed these views while engaging with
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Hey, c’mon, come out, wherever you are We need to have this meeting, at this tree Ain’t even been planted yet.” June Jordan (Calling on all minorities) On August 14th 2006, Sri
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It is not necessary to labour the fact that Thursday’s order by a three-judge bench of the Supreme Court determining that Acting IGP Deshabandu Tennakoon, among four policemen, pay compensation of Rs.
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Click here to read the fourth part of this series Some people in the vulnerable group, such as neglected or abundant older adults, disabled, beggars, street children, drug addicts, street dwellers, etc.,
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Editorial The Himalaya Declaration emerges as both a lyrical ode to the stunning landscapes of Nagarkot and a potential catalyst for substantial change amid the tumultuous currents of Sri Lanka’s socio-political landscape.
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Click here to read the Third Part of this series Self-employment Self-employment would be an answer for people with high-demand skills, such as carpentry, masonry plumbing, electrical works, etc. People in those
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The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce appreciates the Board approval of the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) completion of its first review under the 48-month Extended Fund Facility (EFF) with Sri Lanka. This milestone,
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I am delighted to witness our immediate neighbour, Sri Lanka, recovering from its economic challenges with the steadfast support of longstanding allies. The International Monetary Fund (IMF), World Bank, and various financial
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Click here to read the Second Part of this series The IMF prescription of direct cash grants for the poor may work satisfactorily if the poor segment is small. It may be
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Click here to read the part one of this series Though the terminology was not used, Sri Lanka had paid attention to poverty alleviation since the pre-independent era, much before the initiatives
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One-time Foreign Secretary Kshenuka Senewiratne and Admiral Ravindra Chandrasiri Wijegunaratne (Rtd.) on Dec 04, 2023 assumed duties at the Sri Lankan High Commission in New Delhi and Islamabad, respectively. It would be
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This series engages in a thorough exploration of strategies to alleviate poverty, critically examining the limitations of previous plans implemented by successive governments in Sri Lanka. It aims to propose a comprehensive
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Let me begin by acknowledging the traditional custodians of the land, the Wurundjeri People of the Kulin Nation, paying our deepest respects to their Elders past, present and emerging. I would like
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