Osaka wins on emotional US Open return
An emotional Naomi Osaka made a triumphant US Open return by beating Jelena Ostapenko in a blockbuster first-round match.
SL women get job opportunities in South Korea’s fisheries sector
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Sri Lankan females have also now been provided with the opportunity to seek employment in South Korea’s fisheries sector, according to the SLBFE.
Japan says Chinese spy plane violated its airspace
Japan has accused a Chinese spy plane of breaching its airspace, in what would be the first known time that a Chinese plane has directly violated Japanese airspace.
Mariah Carey's mother and sister die on the same day
Mariah Carey’s mother Patricia and sister Alison died on the same day over the weekend, the US singer has said in a statement.
Passport issuance limited; apply only for urgent needs – Immigration Dept
The Controller General of Immigration and Emigration says that the issuance of passports will be limited due to the limited availability of blank passports.
IMF stresses the need of new Central Government taxes
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has insisted meeting the commitments made under the current Extended Fund Facility (EFF) program with Sri Lanka will require new central Government taxes.
Tax Department exceeds target again collecting Rs. 902 bn by 1H 2024
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The Inland Revenue Department (IRD) of Sri Lanka surpassed its tax collection target for the second consecutive quarter in 2024, collecting Rs. 902 billion in the first half of the year, exceeding its target of Rs. 826 billion.
Investors eye Kuchchaveli land for tourism development
The Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) owns 510 acres of land in Kuchchaveli, out of which 160 acres have been identified by 10 investors who anticipate to begin operations within the next two to three years.
Sri Lanka urged to reassess debt plan and strengthen governance
Sri Lanka's current debt sustainability path, as outlined by the IMF Debt Sustainability Analysis (DSA), is precarious and not grounded in sound data, Nishan de Mel, Executive Director of Verité Research, warned at a forum in Colombo.
Australians get 'right to disconnect' after hours
A "right to disconnect" rule has come into effect in Australia, offering relief to people who feel forced to take calls or read messages from employers after they finish their day’s work.
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British man killed in missile strike in Ukraine
A British national who was working in eastern Ukraine as part of a Reuters news team was killed in a missile strike on a hotel on Saturday, the agency has confirmed.
Tourism on a tear as July income at US$ 328mn
Roughly matches IMF tranche size
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Indian Navy’s frontline warship to arrive in Sri Lanka
Indian Navy’s frontline Warship INS Mumbai, will arrive in Colombo today on a three-day visit and it will be received ceremonially by the Sri Lanka Navy, a statement from the Indian High Commission said.