The Sri Lankan economy has shown significant signs of recovery in the first half of 2024, with notable improvements in real Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth, tax revenue, inflation, and foreign currency reserves.

Indian Navy’s ship, INS Kalpeni, arrived in Colombo today (19), according to a statement issued by the High Commission of India.

Government spending has increased by 5.4% to Rs. 3,476.9 billion in the first eight months of 2024 compared to Rs. 3,297.3 billion during the same period last year, according to a pre-election budget report.

The management of Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) announced that the emergency situation declared after the reported bomb scare on the Vistara flight arrived at BIA from Mumbai today, has been called off.

A fire broke out in a house in Sinhapura, Chilaw on Saturday (19) night, resulting in the tragic death of a family of three.

The Department of Meteorology issued a warning about the potential development of a low-pressure system in the Central-Eastern and North Andaman Sea areas of the Bay of Bengal, starting tomorrow.

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake said he has denied a request from former President Ranil Wickremesinghe for extensive privileges, which included 16 chefs, 163 security personnel, 30 umbrellas and over 20 vehicles.

At least seven people have died after part of a ferry dock collapsed in Georgia's Sapelo Island on Saturday, local authorities say.

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