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Business Canada revises express entry immigration rules, adds military roles
On Wednesday, Canada announced new immigration categories to attract skilled workers in various fields, including research, healthcare, and aviation, while…
Business Inaugural Sri Lanka-Belgium Political Consultations emphasise strengthening bilateral relations
The first round of political talks between Sri Lanka and Belgium took place successfully in Brussels, marking a key moment in the long-standing ties between…
Business Govt. to obtain US$50 million from World Bank for Digital Transformation Project
The government of Sri Lanka has decided to secure US$50 million from the World Bank Group through Special Drawing Rights (SDR) to launch the Sri Lanka Digital…
Business IMF Chief commends ongoing economic stabilization efforts
Kristalina Georgieva, the Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), met with Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya in Colombo . Their…
Business Peru s Congress removes President Jose Jeri after 4 months in office
Peru's Congress made a significant decision on Tuesday by voting to censure interim president Jose Jeri, ending his short time in office after just over four…
Business Planned strike by locomotive operators called off
The Locomotive Operating Engineers Union has decided to cancel the strike that was set to begin at midnight today, the 17th. Dimuthu Edirisinghe, the Union's…
Business Acting Registrar of Births and Deaths arrested for accepting bribe
The Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) has taken into custody an Acting Registrar of Births and Deaths from the…
Business President Anura Kumara begins India visit
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake left Sri Lanka to attend the AI Impact Summit 2026 after receiving a special invitation from Indian Prime Minister Narendra…
Business President Anura Kumara holds talks with visiting UK Deputy PM David Lammy
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake described the visit of UK Deputy Prime Minister David Lammy as timely and important. He stated that this visit boosts…
Business Sri Lanka–Japan export-industrial corridor mooted during high-profile meeting
A prominent Japanese delegation visited President Anura Kumara Dissanayake today (17) at the Presidential Secretariat. They talked about improving economic…
Business Debate on Parliamentary Pensions (Repeal) Bill to be held today
The discussion on the second reading of the Parliamentary Pensions (Repeal) Bill will take place today, February 17. It is set to run from 11:30 a.m. to 5:00…
Business Modi to visit Israel soon for key talks with Netanyahu
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to visit Israel later this month to strengthen the relationship between the two nations, particularly in defense,…
Business Leaders gather for New Delhi AI summit as warnings grow over societal risks
A global summit on artificial intelligence is starting in New Delhi on Monday, focusing on major issues such as job loss and child safety. However, some…
Business China confirms visa-free travel for UK and Canadian nationals
Starting from 17 February, nationals from the UK and Canada will be allowed to enter mainland China for up to 30 days without needing a visa. The Chinese…
Business Three including woman arrested at BIA with over 16 kg of Kush
Three people, including a woman, were arrested at Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) by the Airport Police Narcotics Division in Wellampitiya for having…
Business Two suspects arrested over financial fraud targeting women
Two people, including a woman, have been taken into custody by the Computer Crime Investigation Division (CCID) in the North Western Province for their…
Business US, Taiwan finalise deal to cut tariffs, boost purchases of US goods
Officials from the Trump administration have finalized a reciprocal trade agreement that sets a 15% tariff rate on imports from Taiwan. In return, Taiwan has…
Business Former DMT Deputy Commissioner arrested over bribery allegations
The Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) has detained a former Deputy Commissioner from the Motor Vehicle Transfer Division…
Business CBSL warns against foreign currency transactions between residents in Sri Lanka
The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has observed that some residents in Sri Lanka are using foreign currency for transactions within the country instead of…
Business Sri Lanka, EU to hold Joint Commission meeting today
Sri Lanka and the European Union (EU) are set to conduct the 27th Session of the EU-Sri Lanka Joint Commission in Colombo today, December 12. This important…
Business Gold and silver prices increase once again
Gold and silver prices saw an increase on Wednesday as the U.S. dollar and Treasury bond yields dropped. This change followed reports showing that retail sales…
Business It would have been a nuclear war - Trump again claims he stopped India-Pakistan conflict
US President Donald Trump has reiterated his assertion that he prevented a war between India and Pakistan last year, which he believes could have turned into a…
Business French President Macron urges Europe to start acting like world power
French President Emmanuel Macron has called on Europe to take a stronger stance on the global stage, stating that it should start acting like a “power.” He…
Business PM-EU delegation discuss ways to expand economic cooperation, trade and investment
Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya met with a delegation from the European External Action Service to discuss ways to enhance the long-standing relationship…