China hits back at US and EU as trade rows deepen
China has launched an anti-dumping probe into imports of a widely used plastic from the US, EU, Taiwan and Japan.
BOI trade unions oppose Economic Transformation Act
Allege real purpose is to secure financial benefits by transferring 15 profitable and well-operating Investment Zones under BOI to their associates before elections
National War Heroes Day Commemorated under the patronage of the Prime Minister
The 15th National War Heroes Day, commemoration to honour the war heroes, who sacrificed their lives to protect the unity of the motherland, was held under the patronage of Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena today (19.05.2024) in front of the National War Memorial at Sri Jayawardenapura Parliament Grounds.
For the first time, a Vesak festival is organized at Sanchi Vihara
The Buddhists of India's Bhopal area are making arrangements to hold the Vesak festival in a grand manner for the first time this year in association with the Sanchi Maha Vihara.
Sri Lanka-China Friendship Association Unveils “Sri Lanka Cheena Mithudama” book
Colombo, Sri Lanka – 18th May 2024 – The Sri Lanka-China Friendship Association (SLCFA) proudly launched the book “Sri Lanka Cheena Mithudama” (Sri Lanka China
By Rohana Jith
SL economic reforms gets underway amidst the US pledge of extending advice at the moment
Sri Lanka falls short on 19 commitments to IMF programme - report
Sri Lanka has not met 30% of its due commitments to the IMF programme by the end of April 2024, which translates to a total of 19 unfulfilled obligations, according to a report by Verité Research.
Sri Lanka attracts over 46,000 tourists from May 1 – 12 this year
Sri Lanka welcomed over 46,000 international tourists for the first 12 days of May, a drop in momentum due to the start of the off peak season.
SLT-Mobitel reports marginal growth in 1Q amidst cost optimisation efforts
On a positive note, SLT-Mobitel witnessed an increase in Profit after Tax when compared to the previous quarter (Q4 2023), driven by improved EBITDA and operating profit, as well as forex gains and reduced interest costs.
Flash floods kill at least 50 in Afghanistan
At least 50 people have died in flash floods triggered by heavy rains in central Afghanistan, officials have said.
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Usyk beats Fury to become undisputed heavyweight champion
Tyson Fury suffered a split-decision points defeat on a dramatic night in Saudi Arabia as Oleksandr Usyk became boxing's first four-belt undisputed heavyweight champion.
Refugee from Sri Lanka becomes Mayor in UK town
Lankan firm takes tech collaboration overseas with ‘JumJum’ for PickMe in Nepal
CCP UserOne of the first equity investors IFC endorses Lankan firm’s move to support Nepal’s startup ecosystem
Tourism Minister Harin Fernando has appointed a 20-member Advisory Committee under the provisions of the Tourism Act No. 38 of 2005 section 32 (b) which comprises experts from various sectors.