ECONOMYNEXT – Sri Lanka expects construction of a new terminal at the Bandaranaike International Airport funded by Japan t is to begin by June – July 2026, with tenders now being evaluated, Minister of Ports and Civil Aviation Anura Karunathilaka said. Sri Lanka’s Katunayake airport is now operating above capacity with the second terminal delayed for multiple reasons including the sovereign default. Technical evaluation of contractor tenders is now wrapped up, he said. “We think we can open the price bids by January,” Minister Karunathilaka told parliament. “So, by June – July 2026 we hope to award the contract and…
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ECONOMYNEXT – Sri Lanka’s central banks has maintained its policy rate at 7.75 percent in a November 2025 decision, a statement said saying it will help reflate the economy to 5 percent from current largely stable prices. Sri Lanka’s rupee had depreciated steadily in 2025, amid record current account surpluses and reduction in budget deficits, helping push up prices of imported goods, amid strong private credit growth. “The recent depreciation pressure on the rupee has subsided with the improvement in foreign exchange liquidity,” the monetary policy statement said. Gross official reserves were above 6 billion US dollars in 2025, helped…
ECONOMYNEXT – Sri Lanka’s cabinet of ministers has given the go ahead to take forward the process to be a member of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) by responding to a questionnaire sent by the grouping. “Under this agreement, steps must be taken by the parties to fully eliminate tariffs on 85 percent to 90 percent of their tariff rates,” post-cabinet statement said. “Through accession to this agreement, Sri Lanka will be able to diversify its exports and markets, as well as strengthen its participation in regional and global supply chains.” The RCEP with initial membership of the ASEAN…
Chief of the Army Staff of India, General Upendra Dwivedi, is set to visit Sri Lanka on a two-day trip from December 1 to 2.
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has officially released the fixtures and group allocations for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, set to bowl off on February 7 and run until March 8, featuring 20 teams, 29 days of action, and eight iconic venues across India and Sri Lanka.
Arrangements are being made to provide transport for children and teachers once the school time is extended, Prime minister Harini Amarasuriya told Parliament today.
The next edition of the T20 World Cup will begin on February 7, with the 20-team tournament to run all the way up until the final on March 8.
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has instructed the Ministry of Justice to draft new legislation enabling the immediate destruction of seized dangerous drugs at the point of detection.
The Colombo Stock Exchange staged a recovery on Tuesday (25th November 2025), as the ASPI climbed 175.03 points (+0.77%) to close at 22,819.91, retracing part of the sharp sell-off seen in the previous session. Improved investor sentiment supported the rebound, with buyers stepping in to take advantage of lower prices following the near 5% market correction.
Afghanistan’s Taliban government vowed Tuesday to ’’respond appropriately’’ to overnight strikes it blamed on neighbouring Pakistan that killed 10 people, as tensions spiked the day after a suicide bombing in a Pakistani city.
The attention of the governmnet was drawn to increasing paddy production by limiting rice imports and formalizing the rice purchasing mechanism, while ensuring high-quality rice at affordable prices and protecting farmers.
A suspected man questioned over bombings that killed 269 people in Sri Lanka is seeking asylum in the UK.
Warning for low pressure area over South-West Bay of Bengal and Sri Lanka Issued by the Natural Hazards Early Warning Centre Issued at 10.30 p.m. 25th November 2025 for the period until 10.30 p.m. 26th November 2025 The post Red Alert : Warning for low pressure area over South-West Bay of Bengal & Sri Lanka appeared first on Newswire.
Opposition MP Ajith P. Perera called for the appointment of a special select committee to look into international schools.
The Cabinet has approved the procurement of 3,000,000 inactivated doses of rabies vaccine (0.5 ml/1 ml) for human use, valued at Rs. 360 million (excluding VAT).
Under the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Governments of Sri Lanka and Israel, 3,575 Sri Lankans have secured employment in Israel’s construction sector during 2025.
Former Sri Lanka cricket captain Arjuna Ranatunga criticised the current national team, saying the players possess talent but lack the brains to play intelligently and the shame to accept defeat gracefully.
The Cabine has approved a proposal to sign an updated bilateral agreement on the mutual recognition of driving licenses between the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka and the Italian People’s Government.
A complaint was lodged with the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) regarding the alleged leak of the Advanced Level economics paper, following information received regarding the incident, Cabinet Spokesman Minister Nalinda Jayatissa said today.
The Flight Attendants Union of Sri Lanka has issued a statement clarifying rumors surrounding a recent child maintenance court case. The union emphasized that the woman involved in proceedings with a prominent national cricketer is not an air hostess employed by any airline.