The decennial population and housing census commenced at the Presidential Secretariat on Wednesday (01).

China says it will continue to support Chinese financial institutions in actively consulting with Sri Lanka.

Despite a string of ongoing challenges in the health sector, Sri Lanka continues to face a shortage of 217 drugs, according to an official.

"I should have worn make-up," Donald Trump Jr quipped on Wednesday as a group of photographers rushed into court to take his picture.

An Australian woman has been arrested over the suspected mushroom poisoning deaths of three people.

The government has called for bids for the divestiture of the debt-ridden national carrier SriLankan Airlines, Minister of Ports, Shipping & Aviation says.

The owner of the company which had allegedly imported the vials of substandard immunoglobulin, has been arrested by the Criminal Investigations Department (CID).

Indian Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will embark on an official visit to Sri Lanka today.

Tourism Minister Harin Fernando confirmed that the visa-free arrivals push for seven countries will come into effect from 7 November.

Protesters calling for a ceasefire in Gaza interrupted US Secretary of State Antony Blinken during a Senate hearing on Tuesday.

The Revenue Administration Management Information System (RAMIS) project aimed at conducting all tax-related activities more accurately and efficiently, will be implemented in December, Finance State Minister Ranjith Siambalapitiya said, while speaking to the media after a programme in the Ruwanwella area last evening.

- Despite repeated orders, IRD fails to increase tax files

- IRD, Customs, Excise questioned on delay of digitalising files

- So far only 500,000 continue to be under tax net

- Govt. says compelled to increase VAT as State Depts fail to collect revenue

State Minister of Finance Ranjith Siyambalapitiya said the proposed property tax will help boost the income collection to the Government coffers.

After a remarkable 11 years of service to Sri Lanka, Turkish Airlines has ushered in a new era by inaugurating direct flights from Istanbul to Colombo.

World Bank Managing Director for Operations Anna Bjerof and Regional Vice-President South Asia Martin Raiser, yesterday conducted a field visit to the Climate Smart Farmer Training School in Thirappane.

The turnover at the Colombo stock market slumped to a four-month low of Rs. 397 million as investors showed lacklustre interest amidst uncertainty over Budget 2024 and other factors.

Bangladesh's opposition leader and dozens of members of his party have been arrested after violent anti-government protests in Dhaka.

Israel has urged Russia to protect "all its citizens and all Jews" after a large mob stormed a Dagestan airport, some shouting antisemitic slogans.

The government has taken a firm policy decision to suspend the Strategic Development Projects (SDP) Act until the structures and processes are in place, and on the long term replace it with a new law, the Finance Ministry‘s fiscal policy department sources said.

One–fifth of Sri Lanka’s total landmass, particularly the areas in the central hills- is prone to landslides according to a study by the National Building Research Organization (NBRO).