Business President Anura Kumara holds bilateral meeting with Indian PM Modi
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake on Friday in New Delhi. Their meeting took place during the Global…
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Business Revenue from Sri Lanka s botanical gardens surpasses Rs. 1 bln in 2025
The Department of National Botanic Gardens has reported that Sri Lanka’s botanical gardens earned over Rs. 1 billion last year. They observed a notable rise in…
Business UK police search royal mansion as investigation into king s brother goes on
British police conducted a search at the former residence of King Charles' younger brother, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, on Friday. This comes after a photo of…
Business King Charles brother Andrew released after arrest over misconduct relating to Epstein
King Charles' younger brother, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, was let go from police custody on Thursday night after being arrested for suspected misconduct in…
Business King Charles says law must take its course after Andrew arrest
King Charles III of Britain stated on Thursday that “the law must take its course” following the arrest of his brother, former Prince Andrew. Andrew was taken…
Business King Charles brother Andrew arrested by police - British media
British police have detained Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, who is King Charles' younger brother, on suspicion of misconduct in public office. On Thursday,…
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 Harsha urges IMF to support governance alongside financial assistance
MP Dr. Harsha de Silva, who chairs the Committee on Public Finance (CoPF), warmly welcomed IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva during her recent visit…
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…