Tuesday’s deaths in the English Channel have, as usual, done nothing to deter the smuggling gangs from launching more flimsy, overcrowded boats from the French coastline.

The Sri Lanka Gem and Jewellery Association (SLGJA), the apex body of the gem and jewellery industry in Sri Lanka established in 2002, has put forward a series of strategic, urging authorities to take necessary actions to steer the sector towards a more prosperous future.

Hatton National Bank (HNB) is to pay Rs. 7 billion to DFCC Bank in its move to acquire 50% stake thereby control of Acuity Partners Ltd.

Hayleys PLC subsidiaries, Hayleys Fentons Ltd., has been awarded to develop 99 MW of ground mounted solar power plants, whilst Hayleys Electronics Ltd., has won 15 MW small solar power plants of 5MW each.

Tourism sector has urged the Government to address the ongoing issues with the visa issuance process at the BIA.

On Monday evening, protestors carried empty coffins past Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's house – the burden he carries is much heavier, they say.

A school bus ploughed into a crowd of people killing at least 11, including five students, in China's Shandong province, state media report.

Leading budget carrier IndiGo on Sunday (01) commenced daily direct operations to Jaffna, a city located in the northern province of Sri Lanka, which is its second destination in the neighbouring country after Colombo.

Sri Lanka’s Nation Lanka Finance Plc said it had found a strategic investor who has agreed to invest 2.5 billion rupees in the company.

Jetstar Asia has announced that it will become the only low-cost carrier to offer direct flights from Singapore to Colombo, Sri Lanka, starting on November 21, 2024.