Singaporean Expertise to revitalize Sri Lanka's Mega Polis projects
Representatives from Singapore's renowned Surbana Jurong, a leading firm in urban development and infrastructure consulting, visited Trincomalee Wednes day10 as part of an extensive review of Sri Lanka's megapolis plans.
Taiwan election: China warns voters then condemns US 'brazen chattering'
China has warned voters in Taiwan to make the "right choice", two days before presidential elections on the self-ruled island which Beijing claims.
eBay pays $3m fine in blogger harassment case
eBay has agreed to pay a $3m (£2.36m) fine to resolve harassment charges against bloggers critical of the company.
Trade unions’ demands unfair, says Health Ministry
While admitting that the health workers deserve a pay hike, the Health Ministry said the pay hike that the health trade unions are demanding is not fair at this juncture.
President justifies Sri Lanka’s participation in red sea security operations
President Ranil Wickremesinghe, in his meeting with the ambassadors of the West Asian countries, is reported to have justified the decision to join Us-led operations to protect merchant vessels from attacks by Houthi rebels in the Red Sea.
Ukraine war: Russian missiles wreck Kharkiv hotel - governor
Two Russian missiles have struck a hotel in Ukraine's second-largest city, Kharkiv, injuring 11 people, the Kharkiv governor says.
What is South Africa’s genocide case against Israel at the ICJ?
The International Court of Justice (ICJ) has been asked to consider whether Israel is committing genocide against the Palestinians in Gaza.
Sri Lanka gains progress on Debt Restructuring: CB Governor
The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL), has outlined positive update on the country's debt restructuring efforts by the governor of the bank Nandalal Weerasinghe when he presented “monetary and financial sector policies for 2024 and beyond at a press conference in Colombo on Wednesday10.
USAID and FAO support Sri Lanka's Agricultural Revival
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the United States through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) have partnered with the Sri Lanka Ministry of Agriculture in a (US) $9.2-million activity to continue revitalizing agriculture in Sri Lanka.
Ten new casinos to receive approval to start gaming in 3 cities
Applications have been received for ten new casinos but the government is yet to grant its approval, State Minister of Finance Ranjith Siyambalapitiya informed Parliament
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Israel-Gaza war: Blinken says cost of conflict on children far too high
The cost of war on Gaza's civilians is "far too high", US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has said.
Polish police arrest MPs in presidential palace
Polish police have arrested the former interior minister and deputy interior minister inside the presidential palace in Warsaw in a day of unprecedented political theatre.
Forbes names scenic SL 4th top solo travel destination for 2024
Solo travellers are heading to Sri Lanka to check out its legendary trains in 2024
UNP’s Management Committee decides to field Ranil for Presidency
The UNP Management Committee today decided to field incumbent President Ranil Wickremesinghe as the candidate for the Presidential election which is to be held in September this year.