Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka Central Bank Buys US$1.76 Billion in Dollars in 2025 as Reserves Rebound

Asian TribuneJanuary 26, 2026

Sri Lanka’s Central Bank continued its active foreign exchange market interventions in 2025, purchasing a net US$1.7582 billion in foreign currency over the year. The move aimed to stabilize the Sri Lankan rupee and rebuild foreign exchange reserves, which have been a major policy focus since the country’s economic crisis. According to data released, the...

Prime Minister Harini Says She Is Ready to Step Down If People Decide

Indika SuriarachchiJanuary 23, 2026

Colombo, Sri Lanka — Sri Lanka’s Prime Minister and Minister of Education, Dr. Harini Amaraseuriya, has said she is ready to leave her post if the people decide that a change in leadership is needed. She made the remarks today when she attended a parliamentary debate soon after returning from the 2026 World Economic Forum...

Ranil Says He Is No Longer Engaged in Active Politics

Indika SuriarachchiJanuary 23, 2026

Colombo / Kandy — Ranil Wickremesinghe, the former President of Sri Lanka, has announced that he is no longer taking part in active political life. The statement came during his visit to Kandy today (23 January), where he called on senior Buddhist clergy for blessings and spoke about the current political situation in the country....

Government Radiologic Technologists to Begin Token Strike at 8am

Indika SuriarachchiJanuary 21, 2026

COLOMBO — The Government Radiological Technologists’ Association has announced a 24-hour token strike, starting at 8.00 a.m., across all hospitals in Sri Lanka. The strike is being carried out in protest over the Ministry of Health’s failure to conduct an impartial investigation into the conduct of the Deputy Director of the National Institute for Nephrology,...

PM Harini Holds Discussions with ADB President in Davos

Indika SuriarachchiJanuary 21, 2026

DAVOS, Switzerland — Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya held discussions with Masato Kanda, President and Chairperson of the Board of Directors of the Asian Development Bank (ADB), on the sidelines of the 2026 World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos. The meeting took place at the WEF Congress Centre in Davos-Klosters and focused on Sri Lanka’s...

University of Jaffna Marks 25 Years Since Historic Pongu Tamil Declaration

Indika SuriarachchiJanuary 21, 2026

JAFFNA, Sri Lanka — The University of Jaffna has commemorated the 25th anniversary of the historic Pongu Tamil Declaration, a pivotal moment in the Tamil political movement. The event was held on campus, where students and members of the Tamil community gathered to pay tribute to the declaration and its enduring significance. Participants lit lamps...

Suspicion Surrounds Death of Former Minister Nandana Gunathilaka; Family Halts Cremation, Plans Burial

Indika SuriarachchiJanuary 21, 2026

The family of former minister Nandana Gunathilaka, who passed away while receiving treatment in hospital, has raised doubts over the circumstances surrounding his death. Due to these concerns, the final arrangements scheduled for today (—) have been altered. Instead of proceeding with cremation as originally planned, the family has now decided to prepare for burial....

Nandana Gunathilaka: Did He Die Naturally or Was He Killed?

Asian TribuneJanuary 19, 2026

Udaya Gammanpila Raises Controversial Questions (Analysis / Opinion)January 18, 2026 A lengthy post published by former minister Udaya Gammanpila on his Facebook page has triggered intense debate across social media and political circles. The post raises a series of open questions regarding the death of politician Nandana Gunathilaka. Gammanpila notes that he has known Gunathilaka...

Satellite Imagery Analysis Identifies Around 4,800 Landslides After Cyclone Dithwa

Asian TribuneJanuary 13, 2026

Authorities have identified approximately 4,800 landslides across Sri Lanka using satellite imagery and data analysis conducted in the aftermath of Cyclone Dithwa, the Arthur C. Clark Centre’s Director‑General Kumari Migahakotuwa said. Speaking at a media briefing today (12), Migahakotuwa said that the satellite images and geospatial data collected after the storm were analysed to produce...

National Sangha Council Demands Resignation of Minister Lalkantha

Asian TribuneJanuary 13, 2026

Sri Lanka’s National Sangha Council has called for the immediate resignation of Minister Lalkantha following controversial statements made by the minister, which the council described as inappropriate and harmful to national harmony. The council emphasized that such remarks are unacceptable from a government official and have the potential to incite public unrest. The National Sangha...