Sri Lanka’s banks and finance companies ended 2024 on a strong note, disbursing a substantial volume of loans to the private sector as declining interest rates and a recovering economy reignited credit demand.

The Board of Investment (BOI) said yesterday that efforts are underway to accelerate the initial steps needed to ensure infrastructure facilities are in place at the proposed investment zones in Kankesanthurai, Paranthan, and Mankulam, aiming for inv

As the United States imposes sweeping reciprocal tariffs around the world, Sri Lanka finds itself in especially dire straits. The staggering 44% tariff rate, the sixth highest globally, poses a direct threat to Sri Lanka’s US-dependent export marke

The prices of a kilogram of chicken and eggs appear to be increasing during the festive season, traders said.

Multi-day boats operating in the deep sea areas of southwest Bay of Bengal are advised to stay alert to future forecasts, as a low-pressure area currently in the region is likely to move north-north-westward over the next 24 hours, the Natural Hazard

Former State Minister Sivanesathurai Chandrakanthan, alias ‘Pilleyan’, was arrested by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) a short while ago, police said.

The current government has decided to reverse the previous administration’s decision to privatize the airline, the President’s Media Division said.

Cabinet Spokesman Nalinda Jayatissa today denied media reports claiming that members of the incumbent government are attempting to shield or prevent the questioning of individuals involved in the Easter Sunday bomb attacks.

Parliament today approved a resolution to appoint a committee to investigate allegations against IGP Deshabandu Tennakoon.

Former Minister S. Viyalendran, who was released on bail in connection with a bribery incident, has been taken back into remand custody after failing to fulfill the conditions of his bail.

The Proceeds of Crimes Bill under which the assets earned by wrong means could be acquired by the government was unanimously approved in Parliament today.

The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) staged a dramatic rebound on Thursday, with the All-Share Price Index (ASPI) soaring 467.26 points, or 3.19 percent, to close at 15,127.71, decisively breaching the critical 15,000 psychological barrier.

NPP State Minister Nalin Hewage urged the public gathered at a rally to cheer more enthusiastically for his claim on the increase in Treasury reserves.

Responding to criticism over ongoing investigations involving an elderly woman allegedly connected to a public fraud case, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake said that age will not shield anyone from legal scrutiny if public funds are at stake.

Popular social media platform, TikTok announced major updates to its Family Pairing tool on Sunday, granting parents enhanced oversight and teens tools to foster healthier digital habits.

The government has not given up on bringing former Central Bank Governor Arjuna Mahendran back to the country at the first opportunity, Cabinet spokesman Nalinda Jayatissa said.

Sri Lanka Cricket said that the upcoming Tri-Nation Women’s Series, featuring Sri Lanka, India and South Africa, will be open to the public free of charge.

The Cabinet has approved the purchase of 15 million pre-printed polycarbonate cards for the issuing of National Identity Cards.

The Cabinet has granted its approval to increase the minimum wage for private sector employees with effect from April 1, 2025.

Former State Minister Sathasivam Viyalendran was granted bail today by Colombo Magistrate Thanuja Lakmali, with five sureties of Rs. 1 million each and a cash bail of Rs. 50,000.

A group of 103 Sri Lankan youth departed for Israel under the Israel Employment Programme to work in the hotel sector, the Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment (SLBFE) said.

A 57-year-old man was killed in a shooting incident in Seeduwa. Police said the victim died after being admitted to the Negombo Hospital for treatment.

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake wrote to US President Donald Trump over the recently imposed reciprocal tariffs on Sri Lankan imports to the US, Minister of Labour Anil Jayantha Fernando said today.

The Government will not further extend the suspension on ’Parate executions’ and it is effective now, Deputy Minister of Finance Harshana Suriyapperuma said today.

SLPP MP Namal Rajapaksa participated in the ’Rising Bharat Summit 2025’ in New Delhi today, which aims at strengthening trade, security, and diplomatic ties between India and Sri Lanka.

Gautam Adani’s Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd (APSEZ) on Monday said it has commenced operations at Colombo West International Terminal in Sri Lanka.

Former Uva Provincial Councilor Chamara Sampath Dasanayake was released on bail today by Colombo Chief Magistrate Thanuja Lakmali on five sureties of Rs. Million 2 each with a cash bail of Rs. 50,000.

Heart dieases is a leading cause of illness leading to deaths, affecting 60,000 people each year, and includes conditions such as heart attacks, strokes and heart failure, said Senior Consultant Cardiologist Dr. Gotabaya Ranasinghe.

Donald Trump has threatened China with an extra 50% tariff on goods imported into the US if it does not withdraw its 34% counter-tariff, as global markets continue to fall.

The Zonal Education Office of Kandy has announced that selected schools will be used as lodgings for security forces personnel for four days, in view of the special exposition of the Sacred Tooth Relic at the Dalada Maligawa.