The Finance Ministry has issued a strong warning about the significant risks associated with challenging the country’s current debt sustainability assessment (DSA). Such actions could endanger Sri Lanka’s ongoing International Monetary Fund (IMF) bailout programme, potentially delaying vital financial support for months or even years.

President Ranil Wickremesinghe inaugurated a new vehicle assembly plant, the Western Automobile Assembly Private Limited (WAA), in Kuliyapitiya today.

The government has approved two local and foreign joint ventures to establish casinos, out of 10 applications submitted to the Ministry of Finance as part of the country’s efforts to boost the gaming industry, according to the Board of Investment (BOI).

President Ranil Wickremesinghe cautioned the public against making the “mistake” of transferring a “recovering patient”, who was in critical condition, to the care of an “unqualified doctor” after receiving emergency treatment, on September 21.

Ceylinco Life is investing Rs. 2 billion in Sri Lanka’s first Green Bond, serving as its anchor investor in an emphatic demonstration of the company’s commitment to sustainability.

Embattled hip-hop mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs has been arrested in New York City on unspecified federal charges, federal authorities told the BBC's US partner CBS.

The number of people in Myanmar who have died in the wake of Typhoon Yagi rose to more than 220, with nearly 80 others still missing, according to the military government.

Sri Lanka’s economy grew by 4.7% year-on-year (YoY) in the second quarter of 2024, continuing the upward momentum seen since September 2023.However quarter-on-quarter 2Q performance was lower than 5.3% growth achieved in 1Q.

The effect of climate change on migratory patterns is a further focal point to consider as an assumed 84% of birds listed on the CMS face threats due to global warming, according to environmentalist and lawyer Dr. Jagath Gunawardana.

Chinese Ambassador Qi Zhenhong said both China and Sri Lanka are entering significant five-year periods and at a new turning point, which heralds greater opportunities for cooperation.

The Government on Friday took a significant step forward in its efforts to boost international trade by approving the ‘Roadmap for Trade Facilitation in Sri Lanka’ and the ‘Trade Facilitation Action Plan 2025-2028’.

The Government has awarded contracts for the development of projects totalling 165 megawatts (MW) across 20 grid substations.

The Bureau of Rehabilitation has initiated the establishment of a special center dedicated to rehabilitating women addicted to dangerous drugs.

The strongest typhoon to hit Shanghai since at least 1949 made landfall early Monday with powerful winds and heavy rains after more than 400,000 people were evacuated.

Former President Donald Trump is safe following an apparent assassination attempt at his Florida golf course, and a "potential suspect" is in custody, US authorities have confirmed.

The Public Security Ministry said that there are currently no plans to impose a curfew on election day and that all security measures are in place, with the armed forces on standby if necessary.

Wide angle focus on political maneuvers

By Rohana Jith

Venezuelan authorities say they have arrested three US citizens, two Spaniards and one Czech citizen suspected of plotting to destabilise the country.

Nineteen Indian fishermen who were released from the custody of Sri Lanka reached Chennai, a statement by Indian Embassy in Sri Lanka said.

The Grade 05 Scholarship Examination is scheduled to commence at 9.30 a.m. today (15) at exam centers across the island.