Sri Lanka to co-host Asian Regional Debt Management Conference
The Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval to co-host the 2026 Asian Regional Debt Management Conference in Sri Lanka.
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PMI Shows Continued Expansion Despite November Slowdown
Sri Lanka’s manufacturing and services sectors remained in expansionary territory in November, though growth moderated from October, according to the Central Bank of Sri Lanka’s Purchasing Managers’ Index.
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Sri Lanka to Seek Global Aid through Donor Conference
The government plans to convene an international donor conference to mobilise assistance for post-cyclone reconstruction,
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India Deploys Largest-Ever Field Hospital to Sri Lanka
India has completed a major humanitarian mission to Sri Lanka following Cyclone Ditwah, deploying the largest foreign field hospital ever sent to the island under Operation Sagar Bandhu.
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World Bank announces US$ 120 million in emergency support for Sri Lanka
The World Bank Group Bank has announced up to US$ 120 million in emergency support for Sri Lanka to assist ongoing recovery and restoration activities.
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Guidelines issued on distributing disaster relief funds
A set of guidelines relevant to the circular issued in connection with the implementation of the programme to empower those affected by disasters has been issued by the Ministry of Defence.
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Cyclone Relief Bill Swells as State, UN Mobilise Funds
Sri Lanka’s post-cyclone compensation bill is expected to exceed Rs. 100 billion, according to estimates attributed to a senior Treasury official, raising concerns over fiscal sustainability.
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US Nominee Outlines Sri Lanka Priorities, Trade Questions Remain
US ambassadorial nominee Eric Meyer has told the Senate Foreign Relations Committee that Washington’s engagement with Sri Lanka will focus on maritime security,
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IMF Aid Without Reforms: Sri Lanka’s High-Stakes Gamble
Sri Lanka’s renewed request for emergency financing from the International Monetary Fund has placed the government at a critical crossroads,
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President directs officials to prioritize rebuilding disaster-affected livelihoods
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has instructed officials to give top priority to restoring the livelihoods of communities affected by the disaster.
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