COLOMBO, April 5 -- Sri Lanka is struggling to prevent a repeat of its economic collapse four years ago, as the prolonged Middle East war compounds the fallout from adeadly cyclone in November. Presi... Read More
NAYPYIDAW, April 3 -- Myanmar's parliament elected junta chief Min Aung Hlaing as president on Friday (3), parliament said, with the ex-military commander set to maintain his rule in a civilian guise ... Read More
COLOMBO, April 1 -- Sri Lanka will permit private importers to bring in up to 1,040 metric tonnes of substitute rice varieties to ease a shortage of Samba varieties, Cabinet Spokesman Nalinda Jayatiss... Read More
Sri Lanka, April 1 -- By Kamanthi Wickramasinghe COLOMBO - Amid the hustle and bustle ofPettah, one of the busiest marketplaces in theColombo district, Sri Lanka's commercial region, Sandya Jayasekar... Read More
COLOMBO, March 31 -- Sri Lanka's Defence Ministry is exploring measures to equip retiring Navy personnel with internationally recognized qualifications to enhance their access to overseas employment, ... Read More
COLOMBO, March 30 -- Sri Lanka's Public Utilities Commission (PUCSL) on Monday (30) approved an increase in electricity tariffs effective April 1, 2026, granting a scaled adjustment that falls signifi... Read More
COLOMBO, March 30 -- Sri Lanka's Treasury officials have received a Commonwealth award recognizing their innovation and contribution to public debt management, as the country continues efforts to rest... Read More
COLOMBO, March 27 -- Sri Lanka's Supreme Court on Friday (27) ruled that former Health Minister Keheliya Rambukwella and several senior officials violated the Fundamental Rights of the public in conne... Read More
COLOMBO, March 24 -- "Aiyo, Miss, we faced huge problems because of alcohol in the camp. We couldn't even study peacefully. Illegal liquor was being produced right there among us. Family fights increa... Read More
COLOMBO, March 23 -- The High Commission of Pakistan in Sri Lanka, together with the Pakistani community, marked the country's 86th National Day on Monday (23) at the High Commission premises in Colom... Read More