The government has finally granted approval for the United Nation-flagged research vessel into the county’s water to conduct research. Decision is ...

For 30 years, the Human Development Index (HDI) showed a consistent increase in development progress and a decrease in ...

Sri Lanka, a beautiful island nation known for its lush forests, pristine beaches, and vibrant culture, is facing one of the worst economic collapses in its history. Once seen as a post-war success ...

Last week, regulators in cash-strapped Sri Lanka raised power prices by 15%. President Anura Dissanayake, who during his ...

By Jithendra Antonio  In the sterile corridors of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka, where foreign reserve monitors once ...

IMF First Deputy Managing Director Gita Gopinath praised Sri Lanka's economic reforms during a visit, stressing the need for sustained efforts to secure lasting stability. Gopinath met with President ...

Opening Remarks by the IMF First Deputy Managing Director Gita Gopinath at the Conference on “Sri Lanka’s Road to Recovery: Debt and Governance” Shangri-La Hotel Colombo ...

Sri Lanka's economy grew 4.8% in early 2025, recovering from a severe crisis. The industrial sector led with 9.7% growth, ...

Sri Lanka’s Economic Reform Program is Delivering—Keep Going for ... The economy has rebounded strongly and quickly—it grew 5 percent in 2024 and in a mere 18 months recovered just under half of the ...

Marxist politician Anura Kumara Dissanayake was sworn in as Sri Lanka’s president on Monday after an election that saw voters reject an old guard accused of leading the country into economic crisis.

COLOMBO, Sri Lanka — Marxist lawmaker Anura Kumara Dissanayake won Sri Lanka’s presidential election, the Election Commission announced Sunday, after voters rejected the old political guard ...

COLOMBO, Sri Lanka — Marxist lawmaker Anura Kumara Dissanayake won Sri Lanka’s presidential election, the Election Commission announced Sunday, after voters rejected the old political guard ...