Government refutes claims on fresh borrowings
While refuting the claims on fresh borrowings during this year, the government yesterday stressed that the borrowings so far during the year have been limited to the roll-over of maturing Treasury bills.
Turkey, Syria rocked again by 6.3M earthquake
A magnitude 6.3 earthquake struck southern Turkey near the Syrian border late on Monday, setting off panic and further damaging buildings two weeks after the country's worst earthquake in modern history left tens of thousands dead.
Romania ranks as sixth-largest carmaker in Europe
With a production of over 0.5 mln units following the strongest annual advance in Europe (+20.6%), Romania ranked in 2022 as the sixth-largest automobile producer in Europe, after Spain, Germany, Czech and Slovak Republics and France, Profit.ro reported.
German companies to withdraw from SL if import ban continues
German companies operating in Sri Lanka have raised the red flag with some warning they will be compelled to withdraw from the country if the import ban continues diplomatic sources said. .
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Japan's Mitsubishi, Taisei scale back in crisis-stricken Sri Lanka
Japanese companies like Mitsubishi Corp. and Taisei Corp. are closing offices and canceling contracts in Sri Lanka as its devastating economic crisis makes doing business difficult.
Sri Lanka Women thumped by New Zealand Women, knocked out of T20 World Cup
A T20 World Cup campaign which began with much promise for the Sri Lanka Women's team ended with a chastening defeat at the hands of New Zealand Women in their final Group Stage match in Paarl on Sunday.
The Netherlands expel Russian diplomats, close trade mission
The Netherlands on Saturday ordered "a number'' of Russian diplomats to leave the country within two weeks.
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Chinese tech billionaire Bao Fan goes missing: company
Investment bank China Renaissance says it cannot contact its chairman and CEO Bao Fan. The entrepreneur appears to be the latest high-profile Chinese executive to go missing with little explanation.
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Law and Order maintained to prevent anarchy: President
President Ranil Wickremesinghe pledged to prioritize the country's economic recovery while ensuring that law and order is maintained to prevent anarchy, President’s Media Division (PMD) said.
Armchair detectives, ‘persistent myths’ and police under fire … but still no sign of missing UK mom
One video shows a single blue glove, found in the field where missing British mother Nicola Bulley was last seen before she vanished over three weeks ago.
North Korea tests long-range ballistic missile, Seoul says
North Korea launched a presumed long-range ballistic missile Saturday afternoon, South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff said, a day after Pyongyang warned of “unprecedented strong responses” if the US and South Korea go ahead with planned military exercises.
All those responsible for interfering with electoral process must be dealt with in accordance with the law - BASL
While expressing its concern regarding the attempts by state authorities to disrupt the Local Authorities Elections, the Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) reiterated that all those responsible for interfere with the electoral process must be dealt with in accordance with the law.