Government will have to rethink its strategies to revive the economy in the wake of Sri Lanka not qualifying for the International Monetary Fund ( IMF) Rapid Financial Initiative and with the Indian credit line coming to an end next month, Former

The Tamil Nadu government has approached legal experts to provide refugee status to the Sri Lankan Tamils who have reached the state in the wake of the ongoing economic crisis in the island nation.

Since more ships carrying fuel are to sail in the next three days, the long queues at filling stations will gradually come to an end, power and energy ministry said.

Soap importers have taken steps to increase the price of soap by more than 100%.

A man was arrested at Palabaddala in Ratnapura today for attempting to sell an ivory statue of a queen through social media for Rs. 5 million, the STF said.

The official website of the Ministry of Health (http://www.health.gov.lk/) is reported to have been hacked by an alleged group identifying itself as the ’Tamil Eelam Cyber Force’.

A group of kids from the Caihe No.3 Primary School in Hangzhou, China donated their pocket money of RMB 100,000 (LKR 5 million) to 1,000 Sri Lankan students from low-income families for further studies, the Chinese Embassy in Colombo said.

Several roads towards the Presidential Secretariat in Colombo have been barricaded by the Police this morning due to a scheduled protest march by the Inter University Students Federation today.

The All Ceylon Banquet Hall and Catering Association (ACBHCA) is to raise banquets, wedding halls, and catering charges by 40%.

Pope Francis is to conduct a special prayer service on behalf of the Easter Sunday bomb blast victims in Vatican tomorrow (Monday April 25) together with the Sri Lankan bishops and a group of persons who were wounded in the attack, Archbishop of Colo

As Bangladesh prepares to graduate into a developing country, its Commerce Minister Tipu Munshi has said his country is keen to clinch a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) or Free Trade Agreement (FTA) not only with India but also wi

A worker attached to the waste water project in Kandy died this morning due to a mound of earth slipped on him, police said.

The International Monetary Fund said on Saturday that its staff held ’’fruitful technical discussions’’ with Sri Lankan authorities on the crisis-wracked country’s request for an IMF-supported loan program this week.

Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa said it was improper for anyone to ask him to step down for the formation of an interim government.

The government was trying to privatise the whole health sector, the Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) has charged

Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa has said if an interim government is formed, it should be under his leadership.

A definite price increase will come into effect for milk powder in the coming week, milk powder importers’ association said today.

The construction industry would collapse if the cement price is increased to about Rs.450 a bag, National Construction Association of Sri Lanka President Susantha Liyanarachchi said.

Sri Lanka welcomed investments, technology transfers, and financing for country’s sustainability efforts, as well as broader development assistance and cooperation for debt restructuring to support economic recovery during this critical time, Presi

The Criminal Investigations Department (CID) has arrested a 28-year old suspect who allegedly attempted to set fire to the fuel bowser during the protest in Rambukkana on April 19.

The gas shipments that are scheduled to arrive in the country next week would be sufficient only for three days, the Litro Gas Company said.

Seven Parliamentarians of independent group in Parliament have met Chinese Ambassador to Sri Lanka Qi Zhenhong and requested for China’s continuous support to Sri Lanka, the Chinese Embassy said.

At least 101 types of medicines and surgical equipment donated by the Government of India will reach the island next Wednesday, Health Minister Prof. Channa Jayasumana said.

Expulsion will lead to loss of his parliamentary seat if it is legally upheld Sri Lanka Muslim Congress ( SLMC) yesterday expelled its MP Nazeer Ahmed from the party, its leader MP Rauff Hakeem said.

Chief Government Whip and Minister of Public Security Prasanna Ranatunga yesterday said he is willing to meet the Archbishop of Colombo Cardinal Malcolm Ranjith for a discussion in order to clear all doubts on Easter Sunday attacks.

Israeli film production house United Channel Movies (UCM) is currently in Sri Lanka to shoot its latest feature film ‘Arugam Bay’ in the eastern region of the island nation.

The Examinations Department today announced that they would conduct the practical examinations for the dancing and music subjects of G.C.E. Advanced Level 2021 (2022) from April 29 to May 5.

Media Minister Dr. Nalaka Godahewa has handed over his letter of resignation two days ago claiming this was to make way for an interim government, informed sources said.

During a phone conversation with Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa, China’s Premier Li Keqiang assured China’s support to Sri Lanka to facilitate greater stability in economic and social development.

Former Sri Lanka captain Mahela Jayawardene has declined an offer to coach England’s Men’s team, it is learnt.