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Government debt rises despite restructuring efforts in Q2 2024 – Ministry of Finance

Despite finalising debt restructuring agreements with official creditors and International Sovereign Bond (ISB) holders, the government’s total debt marginally increased by 0.25 per cent in the second quarter of 2024, according to the latest quarterly debt report of the Ministry...

Public Sector Employees Who Exceed Foreign Leave Will Face Termination

Public sector employees who obtained long leave to travel abroad for work or other purposes will be considered to have vacated their post in the event they do not return to service after completing their leave or obtain an extension...
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Trump says Musk could head ‘government efficiency’ force

Donald Trump said he would enlist Elon Musk to run a “government efficiency commission” if he wins a second term as US president. Speaking to the Economic Club of New York on Thursday, Trump said the X owner had agreed...

Four New Court of Appeal Judges Sworn In Before the President

Four new judges were sworn in at the Presidential Secretariat by President Ranil Wickremesinghe today (06). The newly appointed Court of Appeal judges are High Court Judges K.M.G.H. Kulatunga, D. Thotawatta, and R.A. Ranaraja, along with former Senior Deputy Solicitor...

Record-Breaking Customs Revenue: Rs.1000 Billion Achieved

Customs Revenue Hits New All-Time High. IMF Revenue Target for 2024 Within Reach. Independence Granted to Customs Officials Paves the Way for Success. Key Leadership and Guidance from President and State Ministers Drive Achievements- Customs Director General Sarath Nonis. For...

Record-Breaking Customs Revenue: Rs.1000 Billion Achieved

Customs Revenue Hits New All-Time High. IMF Revenue Target for 2024 Within Reach. Independence Granted to Customs Officials Paves the Way for Success. Key Leadership and Guidance from President and State Ministers Drive Achievements- Customs Director General Sarath Nonis. For...

UAE announces amnesty for illegal residents

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) government has launched a two-month amnesty scheme starting from 01 September 2024. This initiative provides an opportunity for individuals to correct their visa status or return to their home countries without incurring fines or facing...

Standoff With IMF Could Delay Financial Aid for Years – Ministry of  Finance

The Finance Ministry of Sri Lanka has issued a statement addressing recent misconceptions regarding the country’s debt restructuring process and its engagement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF). The statement, titled “Clarifications on Debt Restructuring and the Debt Sustainability Analysis,”...

Standoff With IMF Could Delay Financial Aid for Years – Ministry of Finance

The Finance Ministry of Sri Lanka has issued a statement addressing recent misconceptions regarding the country’s debt restructuring process and its engagement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF). The statement, titled “Clarifications on Debt Restructuring and the Debt Sustainability Analysis,”...

Is it OK to lie to someone with dementia?

There was disagreement on social media recently after a story was published about an aged care provider creating “fake-away” burgers that mimicked those from a fast-food chain, to a resident living with dementia. The man had such strict food preferences...
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