IMF representatives commend the Sri Lankan Government’s programme to rebuild while confronting the challenges of the disaster

IMF representatives commend the Sri Lankan Government’s programme to rebuild while confronting the challenges of the disaster
Financial assistance of Rs. 200,000 for micro, small and self-employed businesses registered with the Ministry of Industry
A new renaissance is needed across all sectors to restore eroding values – President
All damaged religious sites will be restored while preserving their historical and cultural significance
The WILDLANKA International Scientific Conference, organized by the Department of Wildlife Conservation, officially commenced today (26th) at Water’s Edge, Battaramulla. The inauguration was held under the patronage of the Honorable Minister of Environment, Dr. Dammika Patabendi.
The Board of Investment of Sri Lanka (BOI) recorded over USD 1 billion in Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) inflows in 2025, marking a major milestone in the country’s investment recovery.
Continuing its support to the “A Nation United” National Mission in 2026, the Sri Lanka Navy intercepted two multi-day fishing trawlers suspected of drug smuggling during a special operation conducted on the high seas south of Sri Lanka.
Following direct discussions led by the Inspector General of Police (IGP) with the Government of India, the Indian High Commission in Sri Lanka, and Indian security authorities—coordinated through the Minister of Public Security and the Secretary to the Ministry a notorious organized criminal who was the subject of an international Red Notice has been repatriated to Sri Lanka from India by air.


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