Sri Lanka

Colombo, Jan 2: Sri Lanka will roll out a Rs. 10 billion concessionary pledge loan scheme from January 1, 2026, targeting small…

Colombo, Jan 2: Sri Lanka’s Ministry of Education has decided to retain existing school hours throughout 2026, citing damage to educational facilities…

Colombo, Dec 25: Sri Lanka’s collective response to the recent natural disaster reflected the nation’s commitment to compassion, solidarity and shared humanity,…

Colombo, Dec 24: The National Building Research Organization (NBRO) on Tuesday cautioned the public against visiting landslide-prone areas, warning that the risk…

New Delhi/Colombo, Dec 23: India on Monday announced a US$450 million reconstruction and humanitarian assistance package for Sri Lanka following the devastation…

Colombo, Dec 23: Cyclone Ditwah, which struck Sri Lanka in November, caused an estimated US$4.1 billion (S$5.2 billion) in direct physical damage,…

Colombo, Dec 22: Sri Lanka Customs has launched a major technological overhaul of its vehicle clearance procedures, introducing a secure system-to-system digital…

Colombo, Dec 20: Water supply will be disrupted for eight hours in several areas in Colombo and its suburbs on Saturday, the…

Colombo, Dec 20: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has approved US$206 million in emergency financing for Sri Lanka to help the country…

Colombo, Dec 20: Sri Lanka will require at least two years to fully rebuild after Cyclone Ditwah, as persistent landslide risks, damaged…