India is in talks with Sri Lanka to acquire a graphite mine block in the island nation, pushing ahead with its plan to forge global alliances to secure critical mineral supplies, said people familiar with the development.

Former Sri Lankan cricketer Russel Arnold has been named a Multicultural Ambassador by Australia.

Power and Energy Minister Kanchana Wijesekera announced yesterday that the World Bank will organise a roundtable discussion on Advancing Energy Transition on May 29 in Colombo.

Sri Lanka’s merchandise export earnings have reached a record high of $ 3.98 billion in the first four months of the year, whilst reflecting a 3.55% year-on-year (YoY) increase, provisional data released yesterday by the Export Development Board (EDB) revealed.

As the war enters its 817th day, these are the main developments.

The southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu is using an AI-based surveillance system to prevent elephant deaths on its railway tracks.

Central Bank largely expected to keep rates unchanged next week as previous cuts doing their work

The Hindu Federation of Sri Lanka requested President to grant a Presidential Pardon for Ven. Galagodatte Gnanasara Thera.

Former Army chief to contest as independent candidate

A delegation comprising officials representing Thai agencies and private sector is in Sri Lanka to explore feasibility and understand the potentials in future cooperation and investment in renewable energy, particularly in the electricity generation in Sri Lanka.