Israeli special forces 'raid missile site in Syria'
Details are emerging of an apparent raid by Israeli special forces on a "Hezbollah missile production facility" in Syria.
Russia can end war now, says PM as Putin warns West
Russia started the conflict in Ukraine and can end it "straight away”, Sir Keir Starmer has said.
Sri Lanka records nearly 1.4 mln tourist arrivals so far in 2024
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Sri Lanka has recorded nearly 1.4 million tourist arrivals during the period elapsed this year.The Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) stated that the total number of tourist arrivals from January 01 and September 08, stands at approximately 1,395,773.
IMF Says Next Sri Lanka Review after Elections
The International Monetary Fund says that the upcoming elections in Sri Lanka are for the people to decide. It has been stressed that it is important for Sri Lanka to safeguard the hard won gains.
Govt. invites private investors to develop key Colombo railway stations
The Government has called for expressions of interest (EOIs) from private investors to develop six major railway stations in and around Colombo, including Kollupitiya, Bambalapitiya, Wellawatte, Kompanyaweediya, Dehiwala and Mount Lavinia.
SLPA gets 14 EOIs from global players for Port Community System
The Sri Lanka Ports Authority (SLPA) received 14 expressions from global players to implement a state-of-the-art, world-class Port Community System (PCS), a move that aims to jumpstart trade activities and improve ease-of-doing-business.
Police rescue 402 minors in care homes over abuse claims
Malaysian police have rescued 402 children and teenagers that they suspect were physically and sexually abused across 20 care homes.
UN says Israeli strike killed six of its Gaza staff
The UN agency for Palestinian refugees says six of its employees have been killed in an Israeli air strike on one of the schools it runs in central Gaza.
Sri Lanka state worker wage cost to rise 0.2-pct to 3.8-pct of GDP in 2025
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Sri Lanka’s public sector wage bill will rise to 0.2 percent to 3.8 percent in 2025, under increments proposed by a committee, the Finance Ministry has said.
IMF to nreject key parameter changes in Srilanka bailout program
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The International Monetary Fund (IMF) would not agree to changes in key parameters of Sri Lanka’s programme such as primary surplus and debt-to-GDP ratio, as proposed by opposition presidential candidates, Bloomberg Intelligence said.
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Jaya Container Terminals celebrates 16 years of success with record-breaking growth
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Jaya Container Terminals Ltd. (JCT Ltd.), a fully owned subsidiary of the Sri Lanka Ports Authority (SLPA), recently commemorated its 16th anniversary.
President Ranil expresses optimism of winning presidential poll
With less than 10 days to go, incumbent Ranil Wickremesinghe yesterday described the decisive Presidential election as “still open” but expressed confidence of victory on the strength of his proven prowess and the dynamic plan and implementation focus to deliver higher socio-economic growth.
ADB approves $100 million loan to support Sri Lanka’s water supply and sanitation
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $100 million policy-based loan to support Sri Lanka’s water supply and sanitation sector reforms to enhance the country’s resilience to climate change impacts and promote long-term sustainability.
Western Automobile Launches State-of-the-Art Vehicle Assembly Plant in Kuliyapitiya
Western Automobile Assembly Private Limited (WAA) announces the opening of its state of the art SKD assembly plant in Kuliyapitiya. This state-of-the-art facility marks a significant advancement in local vehicle assembly, driving economic development in Sri Lanka while equipping the nation's youth with the skills and knowledge essential for sustainable growth and long-term prosperity.