Amidst ongoing accusations that the theft of USD 2.5 mn (nearly 1 bn Rupees) from the Treasury hadn’t been properly...
The Court of Appeal yesterday (18) postponed until June 25 the hearing of a petition filed by former Minister Nalin...
Stafanie Taylor navigated a huge scare at the hands of Scotland as West Indies scrapped their way to a second...
Thirty-five people have been killed after gunmen struck Niger’s largest airport on Thursday, officials say – the second attack in...
The US has dropped its naval blockade of Iran after the two countries signed a deal to end the war...
Minister of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education, Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya, stated that it is the Government’s priority...
Johan Manzambi scored a late brace after coming on in the 71st minute, following goals from Ruben Vargas and Granit...
The United States provided details of the 14-point memorandum of understanding it reached with Iran on Wednesday. Neither has released...
Scotland take on West Indies in Leeds at 18:30 local time (17:30 GMT) in Group 2 of the Women’s T20...
Moscow has come under the largest Ukrainian attack since the start of the full-scale war, with close to 200 drones...
Oil prices have dropped following the United States and Iran’s signing of an interim peace agreement, resuming a slide interrupted...
Leaders of the G7 have pledged at a summit in France to strengthen Ukraine’s air defences and increase pressure on...
India notched up a series win that never appeared to be in any doubt, but in batting out 50 overs for a second straight game in...
Weather forecast issued at 05.30 a.m. on 13 January 2025 by the Department of Meteorology Misty conditions can be expected at some places in Western, Sabaragamuwa...
A man in his 60s has been arrested following the seizure of cannabis worth about €360,000 (£302,000) at Dublin Airport.The drugs were seized by customs officers...
SJB trade unionist: … alleges current pricing formula helps fleece consumers by Shamindra Ferdinando Alleging that the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) had sought to put off...
SJB General Secretary Ranjith Madduma Bandara, MP, yesterday (12) confirmed that they would initiate talks with the UNP soon to reach consensus on political arrangement. The...
Four newly appointed Supreme Court Justices took their oaths before President Anura Kumara Disanayake yesterday morning (12) at the Presidential Secretariat. Court of Appeal Justices R.M.S....
President Anura Kumara Disanayaka will undertake a four-day State visit to China, beginning tomorrow (14) at the invitation of President Xi Jinping. The Foreign Ministry said...
Monday 13th January, 2025 The JVP-led NPP government is drawing heavy flak for its vitriolic attacks on the media. It has taken umbrage at media reports...
The first-ever ‘High-level Round Table on India – Sri Lanka Partnership’ held in Colombo recently explored diverse topics, including the geopolitical context for bilateral relations, the...
Expatriate Sri Lankan workers remitted over 6.57 billion U.S. dollars in 2024, which is a 10.1 percent increase compared to 2023, the latest data by the...
By Sanath Nanayakkare Interest rates play a pivotal role in the financial landscape, significantly impacting micro and small businesses as well as marginal borrowers. The Island...
Sri Lanka earned approximately 3.17 billion U.S. dollars from tourism in 2024, latest statistics from the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) shows. This is a...
