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Thirteen people were injured in a multiple-vehicle collision in Eheliyagoda town last night (15), Police said. The accident occurred when

238 Iranian nationals, who were injured in an American attack, rescued by the Sri Lanka Navy, and detained in the country, have been repatriated last night (14) by a special Iranian aircraft. This special aircraft, IRAN – 09, belonging to Meraj Air L

"Policy makers will need to carry out structural reforms to lift productivity and growth."

"We project EMDE growth to fall to 3.9% in 2026 and 4.2% in 2027,"

Approximately thirteen people have been injured in a severe road accident that occurred in Eheliyagoda town today (15) around 7:00 PM. The accident happened when a motor vehicle, which had gone out of the driver's control, collided with several other

Pakistan's Army chief Field Marshal Asim Munir has arrived in Tehran leading a high-level delegation, as diplomatic efforts intensify to

A student ⁠has shot at least nine people dead, including fellow pupils, and wounded at least ⁠13 at a middle

The Ministry of Transport, Highways and Urban Development has introduced an online bus seat reservation system for passengers travelling from

Sri Lanka Police announced that the IGP Public Relief Day and the IGP Relief Day for police officers will not

Two bodies have been recovered on Wednesday (15) after a father and his four sons were caught in a drowning

The streets of Havana, Cuba, are enveloped in an astonishing silence today. The usual roar of old cars has faded from those streets, but the sound of iron clashing from the seabed tells the world the struggle for survival of an entire nation striving

The Sri Lanka Transport Board has earned Rs. 1 billion in revenue within six days by providing transport services during

US President Donald Trump says China has agreed "not to send weapons to Iran", after he wrote to President Xi

Rallies have been held across Canada urging the government to reverse planned cuts to a healthcare programme for refugees and

Bond yields closed steady.

- A 32-year-old woman has been killed after being attacked with a sharp weapon in Netolagama, Wellawaya. Initial investigations have revealed that the murder occurred following a personal dispute between the victim. who is a married woman, and her lover.The deceased has been identified as a resident of Netolagama, Wellawaya.

Gold prices in Sri Lanka have climbed by around Rs. 4,000, according to market data. According to Colombo Pettah gold

Union Bank continues to transform digital banking for businesses with the introduction of a simplified virtual deposit card to support bulk deposits through Cash Deposit Machines (CDMs). The new facility is designed to support any business entity from corporates to SMEs and proprietors who regularly carry out high volume cash deposits during anytime of the...

It is by no means a common sight to see a wild horse, or a zebra, roaming freely on a highway in Northern California, USA. However, for the residents of Lincoln city, it has become a frequent, enjoyable, and captivating experience over the past few d

58.52 billion rupees of bills sold of an offered 90 billion.

The Department of Meteorology has issued an advisory for warm weather in the Northern, North-central, North-western, Western, Sabaragamuwa, Southern, Eastern

A total of 238 Iranian nationals who had been under Sri Lanka's care departed for Iran yesterday, authorities confirmed.The group comprised Iranian nationals who were aboard the vessel IRIS Dena, which came under attack in waters close to Sri Lanka's coastline, and IRIS Bushehr.Following the incident, the stranded passengers were rescued by the Sri Lanka Navy and brought to safety.After remaining under Sri Lanka's protection, arrangements were made for their repatriation. A special aircraft carrying the Iranian nationals departed Sri Lanka last night, marking the completion of their return journey to Iran.

The Japanese government said Wednesday it will provide a total of $10 billion in financial support to other Asian nations

Iran sees dialogue as the only way to build constructive relations with other nations, but will not tolerate attempts to

ECONOMYNEXT – The Colombo Stock Exchange closed up on Wednesday, data from CSE showed. The All Share was up 0.60 percent, or 132.82 points at 22,261.48. The S&P SL20 was up 0.57 percent, or 35.02 points at 6,187.75. Ceylinco Holdings (up 4.76 percent at Rs.3248.25), Melstacorp (up 1.41 percent at Rs.180.00), Hatton National Bank (up […]