Business Gold tops $5,000 for first time ever, adding to historic rally
Gold prices have surpassed $5,000 (£3,659) an ounce for the first time, continuing a remarkable surge that saw the metal increase by over 60% in 2025. This…
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Business GMOA to launch indefinite trade union action from tomorrow
The Government Medical Officers Association (GMOA) announced it will begin an indefinite strike across Sri Lanka starting tomorrow, January 26. This move comes…
Business Three arrested at BIA for attempting to smuggle Kush and Hashish
Three individuals were arrested at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) for trying to smuggle in a large amount of “Kush” and “Hashish” worth Rs.…
Business Trump threatens Canada with 100% tariff over pending trade deal with China
U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Saturday that he would impose a 100 % tariff on Canada if the country goes ahead with a trade agreement with China. He…
Business India and EU set for mother of all deals as Trump s tariff uncertainty looms
European Council President Antonio Luis Santos da Costa and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen will be the main guests at India 's Republic Day…
Business Ukraine, Russia, US to discuss fraught issue of territorial concessions in Abu Dhabi
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced that the future of the eastern Donbas region will be a major topic as negotiators from Ukraine, Russia, and…
Business Japan s Takaichi dissolves parliament after only 3 months in office, setting up snap election
Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi announced the dissolution of the lower house of Parliament on Friday, setting the stage for a snap election on February…
Business Rebuilding Sri Lanka Fund receives over Rs. 8.5B in contributions – Finance Secretary
Dr. Harshana Suriyapperuma, the Secretary of the Ministry of Finance, shared an update about the ‘Rebuilding Sri Lanka’ Fund. This fund was set up by the…
Business PM Harini returns from World Economic Forum 2026 in Davos
Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya returned to Sri Lanka this morning (23) after attending the 56th Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum (WEF) 2026 in…
Business Hospital services disrupted as GMOA s token strike gets underway
The Government Medical Officers Association (GMOA) has started a 48-hour token strike to address several issues. This strike is affecting patients as medical…
Business EU wants U.S. trade deal back on track, but warns it would defend itself if threatened again
EU leaders felt relieved after Donald Trump's change of heart regarding Greenland during an emergency summit in Brussels on Thursday night. They expressed a…
Business Trump in Davos speech says he won t use force to acquire Greenland
During his speech at the World Economic Forum, President Donald Trump stated that he would not use force to take Greenland. He emphasized that the U.S. economy…
Business EU lawmakers stall US trade deal in protest over Greenland
The European Parliament has chosen to halt its efforts on the European Union's trade agreement with the United States. This decision comes in response to U.S.…
Business Government Radiologic Technologists to begin token strike at 8am
The Government Radiological Technologists’ Association is set to begin a 24-hour token strike at 8:00 a.m. at hospitals throughout Sri Lanka. Chanaka…
Business Europe to suspend approval of US trade deal as global markets fall
The European Parliament is set to halt the approval of the US trade agreement reached in July, according to sources familiar with its international trade…
Business Businessman arrested at BIA while attempting to smuggle Kush
A businessman from Sri Lanka was taken into custody at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) while trying to smuggle a shipment of 'Kush' cannabis…
Business Grama Niladhari officers withdraw from disbursement of Rs. 5 million cyclone relief grant
Grama Niladhari officers in Sri Lanka have decided to stop handling the distribution of a Rs. 5 million government grant meant for families whose homes were…
Business China s population falls for fourth straight year
China's population has decreased for the fourth consecutive year in 2025, as birth rates hit an all-time low, despite the government's efforts to encourage…
Business Three arrested over circulation of video abusing woman on social media
Three people have been taken into custody by the Bureau for the Prevention of Abuse of Children and Women due to a video that has been shared on social media,…
Business Govt keen to promote cashless economy and introduce digital IDs
The government is focused on promoting a cashless economy and introducing digital IDs in Sri Lanka. A review meeting took place on the 19th at the Presidential…
Business Railway station masters threaten to launch trade union action over several demands
The Sri Lanka Railway Station Masters’ Union has announced plans to initiate trade union action due to several unmet demands. In their statement, the union…
Business Death toll in Karachi mall fire jumps to 11
In Karachi, the death toll from a major fire at a shopping mall has risen to 11, as firefighters began searching for over 60 people who are still missing. The…
Business Man arrested at BIA while attempting to smuggle in 390 mobile phones valued at Rs. 34 mln
A 45-year-old businessman from Dematagoda has been detained at Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) for trying to smuggle in 390 mobile phones . Sri Lanka…
Business Government Radiologic Technologists threaten to strike on Wednesday
The Government Radiological Technologists’ Association plans to hold a token strike across Sri Lanka. This strike is set to last for 24 hours, starting at 8:00…