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PM Calls For Unity Beyond Politics To Drive National Progress

Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya has urged all Sri Lankans to work together by setting aside narrow political interests in the pursuit of national progress, in her message marking the 78th National Independence Day. In her statement, the Prime Minister said the country is entering a new chapter with renewed hope, following the formation of a people’s government through the collective will of citizens. She noted that the Government has begun building a nation for future generations, grounde

04 Feb, 2026

Sri Lanka Ends 2025 With Improved External Position Despite Trade Pressures

Sri Lanka closed 2025 with a cautiously improved external position, supported by persistent current account surpluses, record-high workers’ remittances, and a stronger services balance, according to the Central Bank of Sri Lanka’s latest external sector data. The current account recorded a marginal surplus in December, extending a trend seen through most of the year, with the full-year balance estimated at a provisional surplus of US$1.7 billion. This marked a significant shift from the pre-cri

03 Feb, 2026

Platinum Sponsor Nawaloka Hospitals Brings AI to Medicare 2026

Nawaloka Hospitals PLC, a pioneer in Sri Lanka’s private healthcare sector, has strengthened its commitment to medical innovation by integrating Artificial Intelligence (AI) into healthcare delivery and coming on board as the Platinum Sponsor of the 15th edition of the Medicare – International Healthcare Exhibition 2026. The three-day exhibition will be held from 6 to 8 March 2026 at the Sirimavo Bandaranaike Memorial Exposition Centre (BMICH), Colombo, and is recognised as the country’s premie

31 Jan, 2026