Sri Lanka to Deploy Officers from Multiple Services to Strengthen Anti-Graft Commission
Sri Lanka will appoint officers from police, audit, and other state services to its anti-graft commission to boost efficiency amid a growing workload....
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World Bank: Sri Lanka’s Recovery Still Fragile, Urges Urgent Reforms
The World Bank says Sri Lanka’s recovery from its 2022 economic collapse remains incomplete and calls for urgent structural reforms and better-targeted public spending....
Sri Lanka makes Electronic Travel Authorisation mandatory for all tourists from Oct 15
From October 15, all tourists visiting Sri Lanka must secure an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) before arrival, according to the Department of Immigration and Emigration....
Sri Lankan Syndicate’s Passport Fraud Foiled in Kuala Lumpur
Malaysian immigration foiled a Sri Lankan syndicate’s attempt to obtain a passport using a child’s identity. A Sri Lankan man and a local woman were arrested in Kuala Lumpur....
Sri Lanka’s Anti-Graft Chief Rejects Political Bias Allegations
Sri Lanka’s anti-graft chief Ranga Dissanayake has rejected allegations of political involvement as “false,” saying they are part of a campaign to discredit CIABOC....
President Dissanayake Returns After Successful Japan Visit, Secures Dairy Sector Grant
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake returned from Japan after a three-day official visit, securing a dairy sector grant and boosting bilateral, trade, and investment ties....
Sri Lankan President Dissanayake Meets Nippon Foundation Chief in Tokyo, Secures Education Support
Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake met Nippon Foundation chief Yohei Sasakawa in Tokyo. Japan to support renovation of 100 schools in Sri Lanka’s Northern and Eastern provinces....
US Flags Sri Lanka’s Investment Climate, Cites Adani Pullout and Policy Inconsistency
The US State Department flagged Sri Lanka’s tough investment climate, citing Adani’s $400m pullout, policy inconsistency, and bureaucratic hurdles despite 5% GDP growth in 2024....
Computer Literacy in Sri Lanka Drops to 35.9% in 2024: Census Data
Only 35.9% of Sri Lankans were computer-literate in 2024, a drop of 3.1 points from 2023, census data shows....
Sri Lanka’s President Dissanayake Meets US President Trump at UNGA Dinner
Sri Lanka’s President Anura Kumara Dissanayake met US President Donald Trump at a UNGA dinner in New York to discuss bilateral ties....