The Central Bank yesterday resumed cuts by further reducing key policy rates by 50 basis points as inflation remains anchored.

South Africa Women are prepared to play six limited-overs games against Sri Lanka at home starting Wednesday.

The signing of nine new agreements between China and Sri Lanka took place today under the patronage of Chinese Prime Minister Li Qiang and Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena.

An idea has been mooted by the ruling party to bring in a resolution to claim expenditure incurred for the three day debate on the no-faith motion which was brought against Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardena, a government MP said.

Government vehicles which are running at a cost of Rs. 300 per kilometre can be run at a cost of 100 a research paper submitted to the Sectoral Oversight Committee on Energy and Transport has revealed.

The Policy Dialogue on ’Sri Lankan Women and Girls in Climate Action’ held on March 26th at the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall (BMICH) in Colombo brought together key stakeholders to address the pressing need for gender-respo

An appeal filed by Minister of Urban Development and Housing Prasanna Ranatunga challenging the Colombo High Court’s decision to impose a suspended imprisonment in connection with the Meethotamulla extortion case was today fixed for inquiry by the

Turkish Airlines announced a significant enhancement in its flight services with the addition of its sixth weekly flight between Istanbul and Colombo.

The Department of Homeland Security secretary, Alejandro Mayorkas, said the Key Bridge collision does not appear to be an intentional act.

The National Front of Civil Organizations (NFCO) today demanded that the Ministry of Power and Energy repay the fees collected as electricity reconnection charges.

The Asian Cricket Council (ACC) has announced the upcoming Women’s Asia Cup 2024, scheduled to take place in Dambulla, Sri Lanka, from July 19th to July 28th, 2024.

By the end of February 2024, Sri Lanka airports had recorded 1,602,417 international passenger movements and 8,946 international aircraft movements, Airport and Aviation Services (Sri Lanka) (Pvt) Limited (AASL) Chairman Eng. Athula Galketiya said.

The Asian Network for Free Elections (ANFREL) expressed its intent to observe the upcoming 2024 Sri Lankan Presidential Election during a meeting with the Elections Commission of Sri Lanka today, a statement from it said.

Bangladesh make two changes to their 15-member squad for the second Test against Sri Lanka in Chattogram.

Special security measures have been implemented at churches across the country in view of the upcoming Good Friday and Easter Sunday, police said.

The Governor of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL), Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe today that he will not step down from the post of Governor due to the issues caused by the salary increase.

The Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) has initiated a collaborative effort with the Arthur C Clarke Institute for Modern Technologies (ACCIMT) to acquire technical consultancy and cooperation, training, data sharing, joint Research & Development (R&D) colla

A Cabinet Paper will be submitted to reduce the electricity charges of farmers in the Northern Province who use electricity for agricultural purposes, Agriculture and Plantation Industries Minister Mahinda Amaraweera said.

The doors of UNP headquarters Sirikotha are open at all times to all Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) members, UNP General Secretary Palitha Range Bandara said today.

Cabinet approval has been granted for the solar photovoltaic power plant installation project for 70 MW with an AC capacity ranging from 1 to 5 MW in 11 grid sub-stations.

Government approval was granted for the shifting of the expressway network from the Road Development Authority (RDA) to Sahasya Investment Limited.

A mass casualty event has been declared after a bridge in Baltimore, Md., was struck by a container ship Tuesday morning.

Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa visited the Russian Embassy in Colombo today to express his condolences following the recent terrorist attack in Moscow. In a solemn gesture of solidarity and sympathy, he signed the condolence book to convey his de

Cabinet approval has been granted to amend the National Minimum Wage Act.

An investigation has been launched following the disappearance of a T-56 firearm of a police officer on duty at the Wilgamuwa Police Station in Matale.

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) will finance USD 100 million and technical assistance to boost Sri Lankan small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), the Finance Ministry, Economic Stabilization and National Policies announced.

Veteran singer Chandra Kumara Kandaanarachchi has passed away this morning at the age of 76.

Twelve more suspected criminals of underworld gangs have been arrested yesterday during the special operation launched to crack down on organized criminal activities.

A business couple was arrested last evening at the arrival lounge of the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) by Customs officials for attempting to smuggle 88 live animals worth Rs. 4 million into the country.

The officers of the Special Investigation Department of the Sri Lanka Foreign Employment Bureau (SLFEB) yesterday arrested a person who was defrauding money by using the names of high officials of the Labour and Foreign Employment Ministry, claiming