Sri Lanka’s export fraternity must intensify efforts to diversify its markets and product basket as President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has directed the industries and officials to work towards achieving an ambitious export revenue target of US $ 36

Sri Lanka’s export sector ended 2024 on a positive note, with merchandise exports reaching US $ 12.7 billion, reflecting a 6.67 percent growth year-on-year (YoY).

The ASPI closed in green as a result of price gains in counters such as Melstacorp, Lanka IOC and Bukit Darah with the turnover crossing Rs. 5.9 Bn.

The law enforcement authorities are yet to complete any law suit with regard to some 20 illegal pyramid schemes which were determined by the Central Bank to have been engaged in illegal activities under the Banking Act, Central Bank governor Dr. Nand

The Railways Department is set to commence the Jaffna night mail train service between Colombo Fort Railway Station and Kankesanthurai Railway Station from January 31, Railways General Manager W.A.D.S. Gunasinghe said.

A mango was reportedly auctioned and sold for Rs. 246,000 in Jaffna. The auction took place at the Murugan Kovil (Hindu temple) according to sources.

Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa’s son Yoshitha Rajapaksa was arrested as part of the prosecution and that he would be prosecuted within a month or so under money laundering, Justice Minister Harshana Nanayakkara said today.

The government is intentionally delaying the announcement of the minimum guaranteed price for paddy as there is a distorted situation with regard to paddy purchasing in the country right now, Agriculture and Livestock Deputy Minister Namal Karunaratn

A Sub Inspector (SI) attached to the Kegalle Police has been interdicted over driving under the influence of liquor.

Following a special discussion held at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA), Transport, Highways, Ports and Aviation Minister Bimal Ratnayake has decided to make the necessary arrangements for the government to begin domestic flights in the c

The queues at the Immigration and Emigration Department still appear endless, with people waiting to obtain their passports.

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake directed officials to take necessary steps to increase the export revenue to USD 36 billion by 2030 in line with the new government’s policy of ’A Thriving Nation - A Beautiful Life’.

An extraordinary gazette notification has been issued today on the import of vehicles, by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, exercising the powers granted to him as the Minister of Finance, Planning and Economic Development.

While ordering the release of Yoshitha Rajapaksa, the second son of former President Mahinda Rajapaksa, on bail in connection with a money laundering case involving a 31.5-perch property with a house valued at Rs. 34 million in Ratmalana, Colombo Add

Air Vice Marshal Vasu Bandula Edirisinghe has been appointed as the new Commander of the Sri Lanka Air Force, effective from 29th January 2025, according to government sources.

A Pune-based patient has died after contracting Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS), making it the first suspected death in Maharashtra due to the disease. He passed away in Maharashtra’s Solapur district, where he was visiting his native village for pe

Both the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) leader and party members should change certain ways in which they act in order to convert it into a vibrant force, MP Harshana Rajakaruna said.

The International Cricket Council (ICC) today announced the latest set of winners in the ongoing ICC Awards 2024, with the outstanding cricketers in Men’s Tests and Men’s and Women’s ODIs revealed on ICC channels.

The Colombo Traffic Division said today that a special traffic plan will be implemented in Colombo from January 29 to February 2, between 6:00 AM and 12:00 noon, in connection with rehearsals for the 77th National Independence Day celebrations.

The Sri Lankan Rupee has appreciated against the US Dollar today (Jan 27), compared to last week.

According to the Air Quality Index (AQI) in major urban areas across the country, a moderate level of air quality was recorded in most cities, while a good level was observed in Nuwara Eliya, the Vehicular Emission Test Trust Fund of the Department o

The Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption said it has filed three cases against former Civil Aviation Minister Piyankara Jayaratna.

Residents of 44 provinces enjoyed good to very good air quality on Monday morning, while 12 of the 76 provinces had orange (starting to affect health) levels of PM2.5, according to Gistda.

Acting High Commissioner of India to Sri Lanka Dr. Satyanjal Pandey emphasised the deep-rooted ties between India and Sri Lanka, describing the two nations as ’’civilisational partners’’ with intertwined histories and futures.

If the government spends its time solving the problems of the people instead of targeting politicians and their families, it will help strengthen the economy, enabling citizens to eat three meals a day which is far more worthwhile, Parliamentarian Na

Sri Lanka today (27) received a shipment of 1,485 metric tons of salt imported from India to mitigate a shortage in the local market.