CBSL CONFIRMS THE SURGE IN WORKER REMITTANCES PAST US$ 7 BILLION
Worker remittances surge past US$ 7 billion in 2025 Foreign worker remittances to Sri Lanka were recorded at US$ 673.4 million in November 2025, up 27.1% from US$ 530.1 million in November 2024, according to the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL).Cumulative inflows for January–November 2025 rose 20.7% to US$ 7.19 billion, compared with US$…
FINANCE MINISTRY CONFIRMS RUPEES 13 BILLION PROVIDED FOR DISASTER RELEIF
Rs. 13 billion provided for disaster relief efforts so far – Finance Ministry A total of Rs. 13 billion has so far been provided to deliver relief to people affected by disasters, Secretary to the Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development Dr. Harshana Suriyapperuma said.He stated that this total includes funds received as donations…
GARBAGE PILED IN CITY AREAS TO BE CLEARED IN TEN DAYS
Measures to clear the Colombo garbage piled up due to ‘Ditwah’ within 10 days Chairman of the Central Environmental Authority, Tilak Hewawasam, said that all garbage accumulated in the suburban areas of Colombo that were affected by flooding due to the impact of Cyclone ‘Ditwah’ is expected to be completely cleared within about 10 days.He…
TO REBUILD DAMAGED BRIDGES EIGHTEEN MONTHS NEEDED
Eighteen months to rebuild damaged bridges Essential Services Commissioner General Prabath Chandrakeerthi says the Road Development Authority has indicated that it will take around 18 months to permanently restore bridges on the road network that were destroyed. He said that due to the disaster situation caused by Cyclone “Ditwah”, 40 bridges under the purview of…
IN ASIA U 19 50 OVER TOURNAMENT SRI LANKA RECORDS FIRST WIN OVER NEPAL
Under-19 team records first victory Sri Lanka opened their campaign in the Asian Under-19 Cricket Tournament today (13) with a comfortable eight-wicket victory over Nepal.Batting first, Nepal were restricted to 82 runs in 28.5 overs by the Sri Lankan bowlers.Sethmika Seneviratne produced an outstanding bowling performance, claiming five wickets for 25 runs.Nepal’s top scorer was…
ON PRIME MINISTERS REQUEST PARLIAMENT TO CONVENE ON 18th DECEMBER
Parliament to convene on Dec. 18 following PM’s request The Parliament of Sri Lanka will convene on December 18, 2025, at 9.30 a.m., Speaker Dr. Jagath Wickramaratne announced today (12). The Speaker said the House was summoned through an Extraordinary Gazette issued under Standing Order 16 of Parliament, following a request made by Prime Minister…
TREASURY REVEALS SUFFICIENT SUPPLEMENTARY ALLOCTIONS FOR DISASTER RELATED SPENDING
Disaster-related spending: Supplementary allocations will suffice: Treasury The Government intends to finance post-Cyclone Ditwah relief, recovery, and reconstruction through supplementary budgetary allocations rather than the main National Budget, according to Treasury Deputy Secretary A.N. Hapugala.He maintained that the additional expenditure would not disrupt fiscal stability, commodity prices, or foreign reserves. Hapugala added that disaster-related spending…
ON DETAINED CREW MEMBERS ANSWERS SOUGHT
Colombo seeks answers on detained seafarers The Government is urgently pursuing official information regarding the reported detention of crew members, including Sri Lankan nationals, aboard a foreign-flagged oil tanker seized by Iranian authorities in the Gulf of Oman, according to Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Arun Hemachandra.“Our embassies in Tehran and Muscat have reached out…
CBSL CONFIRMS THE SURGE IN WORKER REMITTANCES PAST US$ 7 BILLION
Worker remittances surge past US$ 7 billion in 2025 Foreign worker remittances to Sri Lanka were recorded at US$ 673.4 million in November 2025, up 27.1% from US$ 530.1 million in November…
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MP ALI SABRI RAHEEM REMOVED FROM PARLIAMENTARY COMMITTEES BY A MOTION
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ASHA TENNAKOON’S ‘SELENA’ MUSIC VIDEO GONE VIRAL GLOBALLY
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T20 WORLD CUP 2026 TICKETS GO ONLINE, PRICES IN SL RS 1000
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SANATH JAYASURIYA’S RECORD OF MOST PLAYER OF SERIES AWARDS BEATEAN BY VIRAT KOHLI
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LEGENDARY ‘UNSUNG” HUMBLE MODEL LEAD GUITARIST MAHINDA BANDARA REMINISCED
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FOR PROPERTIES DISTRUCTION DURING ‘ARAGALAYA’ COMPENSATION TO MP’S ENHANCED
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CBSL CONFIRMS THE SURGE IN WORKER REMITTANCES PAST US$ 7 BILLION
Worker remittances surge past US$ 7 billion in 2025 Foreign worker remittances to Sri Lanka…
FINANCE MINISTRY CONFIRMS RUPEES 13 BILLION PROVIDED FOR DISASTER RELEIF
Rs. 13 billion provided for disaster relief efforts so far – Finance Ministry A total…
GARBAGE PILED IN CITY AREAS TO BE CLEARED IN TEN DAYS
Measures to clear the Colombo garbage piled up due to ‘Ditwah’ within 10 days Chairman…
TO REBUILD DAMAGED BRIDGES EIGHTEEN MONTHS NEEDED
Eighteen months to rebuild damaged bridges Essential Services Commissioner General Prabath Chandrakeerthi says the Road…
IN ASIA U 19 50 OVER TOURNAMENT SRI LANKA RECORDS FIRST WIN OVER NEPAL
Under-19 team records first victory Sri Lanka opened their campaign in the Asian Under-19 Cricket…
ON PRIME MINISTERS REQUEST PARLIAMENT TO CONVENE ON 18th DECEMBER
Parliament to convene on Dec. 18 following PM’s request The Parliament of Sri Lanka will…
TREASURY REVEALS SUFFICIENT SUPPLEMENTARY ALLOCTIONS FOR DISASTER RELATED SPENDING
Disaster-related spending: Supplementary allocations will suffice: Treasury The Government intends to finance post-Cyclone Ditwah relief,…
ON DETAINED CREW MEMBERS ANSWERS SOUGHT
Colombo seeks answers on detained seafarers The Government is urgently pursuing official information regarding the…
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HAVING ACTED IN ACCORDANCE WITH DISASTER MANAGEMENT PROTOCOLS GOVERNMENT REJECTS CALLS FOR PARLIAMENTARY COMMISSION
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