Former Minister Bandula Gunawardena has warned that Sri Lanka currently lacks both the rupee liquidity needed to run the Government and the foreign currency required to meet external payment obligations. He said the country’s economic and fiscal position is so fragile that Sri Lanka does...

The Sri Dalada Maligawa is facing severe financial strain, with its annual operating costs rising to around Rs. 1.5 billion, Chief Lay Custodian Diyawadana Nilame Pradeep Nilanga Dela said on Friday (23). Speaking at a public event in Pallekele, Dela said the Temple of the...