Exclusive

Publication

Byline

IMF highlights 15% electricity tariff hike as key step for $344M tranche

Sri Lanka, June 13 -- The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has acknowledged Sri Lanka's continued progress under its economic reform program, with the country now nearing access to the next tranche o... Read More


Ahmedabad plane crash: Tata Group announces compensation to families of victims

Sri Lanka, June 13 -- Hours after an Air India plane, carrying 242 members onboard, crashed in Gujarat's Ahmedabad, Tata Group on Thursday announced INR 10 million compensation to the families of thos... Read More


President meets German Minister for Economic Cooperation and Development

Sri Lanka, June 13 -- President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, currently on an official visit to the Federal Republic of Germany, met with the German Federal Minister for Economic Cooperation and Developme... Read More


Former Army Chief General Hamilton Wanasinghe passes away

Sri Lanka, June 13 -- Former Commander of the Sri Lanka Army, General Hamilton Wanasinghe has passed away at the age of 91. General Hamilton Wanasinghe was the 11th Commander of the Sri Lanka Army. ... Read More


Israel conducts 'pre-emptive strike' on Iran: Israeli defence minister

Sri Lanka, June 13 -- Israel launched a "pre-emptive strike" on Iran, the country's defence minister said early on Friday (Jun 13), after US President Donald Trump had warned that Israel could soon st... Read More


Sri Lanka missions in Israel and Iran closely monitoring situation: MFA

Sri Lanka, June 13 -- Sri Lanka today expressed deep concern regarding the recent developments between Israel and Iran and urged both countries to engage in diplomatic efforts to de-escalate tensions.... Read More


"I thought I would die" - Sole survivor from Air India plane crash speaks out

Sri Lanka, June 13 -- Vishwaskumar Ramesh, the only survivor of the Air India plane crash headed to the United Kingdom from Ahmedabad, India, that left all 241 other passengers and crew dead, along wi... Read More


SJB member elected chairman of Kebithigollewa PS

Sri Lanka, June 13 -- The Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) has secured control of the Kebithigollewa Pradeshiya Sabha in the Anuradhapura District. This was during the election of the new chairman, which... Read More


Sri Lankan Embassy in Tel Aviv issues notice amid escalating Iran-Israel tensions

Sri Lanka, June 13 -- The Sri Lankan Embassy in Tel Aviv has issued an urgent notice in response to escalating tensions following a series of Israeli airstrikes on Iran earlier this morning (13). The... Read More


ITAK secures power in Jaffna Municipal Council

Sri Lanka, June 13 -- The Ilankai Tamil Arasu Kachchi (ITAK) has secured a majority in the Jaffna Municipal Council, marking a significant political development in the region. ITAK General Secretary ... Read More