Female infant dies after car driven by uncle run’s over her accidentally
An eighteen month old baby girl died after she was run over by a vehicle driven by her uncle when he was moving it out of the garage in a house in Kohuwala.
Germany seeks Sri Lanka’s support for resolution against Russian invasion
Germany has sought Sri Lanka’s support for a resolution at the United Nations against Russia, a visiting German MP said.
SL cannot afford to plunge into another crisis over LG polls
The upcoming Local Government (LG) is deemed to be one of the most decisive elections in the history of Sri Lanka, which could result in a massive breakthrough. However, the possibility of holding the election is getting uncertain day by day with the recent statement made by the Secretary to the Ministry of Finance that it is difficult to release funds for holding the LG polls given the current economic challenges.
LG Polls likely to be postponed, Elections Commission goes to court citing difficulties
The Elections Commission will file a special motion before the Supreme Court citing difficulties such as inadequate funds to hold the Local Government Elections on March 9, the Chairman of the Elections Commission said.
IMF mulls loan approval to Sri Lanka, even without China’s assurance
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is considering approving a loan for Sri Lanka, even without China's assurance of debt-restructuring support, Bloomberg News reported on Friday (Feb 17).
Writ petition against holding LG elections for Matara Municipal Council dismissed by SC
The writ petition filed by an Independent Group seeking an order preventing the Election Commission from holding the local government elections in respect of Matara Municipal Council was today dismissed by the Supreme Court.
Latest electricity tariff hike sends shock waves through Sri Lanka
By Shabiya Ali Ahlam - The move by Sri Lanka’s electricity regulator to approve another tariff hike sent shockwaves across the island nation yesterday, not sparing even the country’s largest gross export earner, the apparel sector.
I am not here to discuss a camp in Trincomalee - Top US defence officer
Visiting Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of the US Department of Defence Jedidiah P. Royal who called on State Minister of Defence Pramitha Bandara Tennakoon ruled out speculation that he was here to discuss a US military base in Trincomalee.
Tourist arrivals cross 50k mark in first two weeks of February
Tourist arrivals to destination Sri Lanka have crossed the 50,000 mark for the first two weeks of February, reigniting hopes for a faster recovery in the tourism sector, which is a key source of foreign exchange to the dollar-starved economy.
Man shot dead in Minuwangoda
A 30-year-old man died when he was shot at in Boragodawatta, Minuwangoda last night while riding on a motorcycle.
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Don't underestimate the American shopper
It's never wise to underestimate the power of the American consumer, which has kept America's economy humming through a year and a half of inflation chaos.
The job market is making traders' heads explode
The labor market ballooned in January when the US economy added an astonishing 517,000 jobs, blowing past Wall Street's expectations. But at the same time, a slew of corporate layoff announcements have prompted questions about whether there could be a broad slowdown on the horizon.
Mark Zuckerberg and Priscilla Chan Sell San Francisco Home for $31 Million
Mark Zuckerberg and Priscilla Chan have sold one of their San Francisco homes for $31 million in an off-market deal, a spokesperson for the family confirmed.
No more power cuts from today- Kanchana
An uninterrupted power supply will be provided for the entire country with effect from today, Minister of Power and Energy Kanchana Wijesekera announced today.