Moscow attack: Gunmen kill dozens at Crocus City Hall in Moscow
Gunmen have attacked a concert hall on the fringes of Moscow, killing at least 60 people and wounding 100 more, Russian security services say.
IMF representatives meet with opposition leader Sajith Premadasa
The visiting delegation of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has met with Sri Lankan Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa at the parliament complex on Wednesday (March 20).
Sri Lanka to start talks to restructure bonds next week - report
Global investors and Sri Lanka officials expect to start negotiations aimed at restructuring $12 billion in defaulted global bonds next week, according to people familiar with the matter. The nation’s dollar bonds rose.
COPF directs Central Bank to hold high salary increase of its staff
The Committee on Public Finance has presented its report on the Central Bank Of Sri Lanka Salary Revision to the Parliament.
Inter-Ministerial Tourism Committee to boost hospitality industry
Inter-ministerial tourism committee will be appointed to enhance coordination and maximising the potential of the thriving tourism sector.
Massive rise in scams as public struggle from financial crisis
Amid the country's high cost of living, there's an increased risk of individuals falling prey to ongoing scams and cyber frauds as more people are desperately resorting to earning quick money, the Sri Lanka Computer Emergency Readiness Team (SLCERT) said.
New Gaza hospital raid sign of Hamas capabilities
Four months after Israeli troops first stormed Gaza's biggest hospital, al-Shifa, claiming it was a cover for a Hamas command and control centre, they have returned.
Former Brazil international Robinho arrested to serve rape sentence
Former Brazil international football player Robinho has been arrested to serve a nine-year prison sentence for rape.
Health Ministry’s claims on return of migrated doctors debunked
Running counter to the statement by the Health Ministry regarding the return of migrated doctors to Sri Lanka, recent statistics paint a different picture, revealing only a meagre five specialists have returned to the country this year.
Travis Scott: Astroworld organisers foresaw overcrowding at fatal concert
Organisers of rapper Travis Scott's Astroworld music festival foresaw the crowding issues in 2021 that led to 10 deaths, new court documents show.
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Biden administration unveils strictest ever US car emission limits to boost EVs
President Joe Biden has announced the strictest regulation on vehicle exhaust emissions ever introduced in the US in a bid to accelerate the auto industry's shift to electric cars.
Ambalangoda Study Center of Open University Teams Up for Future Empowerment
Premier Energies lands US$ 17mn bid for solar project
India-based Premier Energies has landed a US$17 million bid to install solar power systems in religious establishments in Sri Lanka. This will be financed by an Indian credit line.
Sapugaskanda Oil Refinery to operate as a State owned Enterprise
Power and Energy Minister Kanchana Wijesekera says Cabinet approved to call EoIs to select suitable investment partner, explore option of relocating Sapugaskanda Oil Refinery to Trincomalee