The economic crisis has placed Sri Lanka among the 20 poorest countries in Asia.

A report published on Insider Monkey noted that while Sri Lanka is classified as a developing country, it is currently facing an economic crisis characterized by the devaluation of its currency, increasing inflation, and a humanitarian emergency caused by a severe scarcity of essential goods.

Sri Lankan divers have recovered the remains of seven crew members from a Chinese fishing vessel that capsized in the central Indian Ocean.

The final report, prepared by Singapore’s Subana Jurong Company, concerning the development of the Western Province under the Metropolitan Development Project, will be submitted to Sri Lankan authorities within four months.

Police Spokesman SSP Nihal Thalduwa has said that the body of businessman Dinesh Schaffter will be exhumed on Thursday (25) as per a court order for further investigations.

An electronic passport is likely to be issued within this year, the Department of Immigration and Emigration said.

The European Union (EU) has expressed its willingness to extend support to Sri Lanka as it adapts to the impacts of climate change. The EU has said it is committed to working with Sri Lanka to help the country build a more resilient and sustainable future.

The Immigration and Emigration Department Controller General I.S.H.J. Ilukpitiya announced yesterday that passports will be issued via a new system from 1 June.

The Government has short-listed transaction advisors to assist in the divestiture of four State Owned Enterprises (SOEs).

They are Sri Lanka Insurance Corporation Ltd., Hotel Developers Lanka Ltd (Hilton Hotel Colombo), Canwill Holdings Ltd (G

A group of religious leaders representing different religious faiths in the country today filed a Fundamental Rights petition in the Supreme Court seeking an order directing the IGP to immediately arrest Pastor Jerome Fernando over his hate comments against religious harmony in the country.