The country’s Manufacturing and Services sectors in July have expanded as per the Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI), its compiler the Central Bank said.

Panasian Power PLC said this week that Group companies have entered into Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) for five 5MW ground mounted solar PV projects in the Galle, Anuradhapura, Ampara, Maho, and Matara Grid Substations effective 15 August.

By Aryan Maha

Opposition supporters have gathered across Venezuela to protest against Nicolas Maduro's disputed victory in last month's presidential election.

Acting Assistant Secretary of State for Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs Jennifer R. Littlejohn will travel to Sri Lanka from August 17 to August 31, US Department of States said.

August 17 (Reuters) - A magnitude 7.2 earthquake struck off the east coast of Russia's Kamchatka region at a depth of 51 km (32 miles), the European Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC) said on Saturday.

Wide Angle focus on Namal’s entry as a presidential contestant

Four front runners in the Presidential race of breakups and challenges

Doctors in India have begun a national strike, escalating the protest against the rape and murder of a female colleague in the West Bengal city of Kolkata.

Millions of screaming fans. A global phenomenon. A multi-billion pound business. No, it's not Taylor Swift (this time). We're talking K-pop.

The latest decision by the Cabinet to increase the salary of public sector employees by Rs.25, 000 from 2025 could have a serious influence on the free vote of the government workers in the Presidential Election, the independent observers have complained to the Election Commission.

Aligns launch of much-awaited tourism promotion campaign in September

A few key candidates, in their meetings with the Election Commission to decide on a ceiling on campaign financing, have sought to spend as much as Rs.1,000 for a voter according to the new law whereas some others have quoted as low as 50 cents, a source said.

One-quarter of population expected to be above 60 by 2041

Govt. faces increasing pressure on healthcare, pension schemes, long-term care facilities, social support networks

By Rohana Jith

Dozens of Israeli settlers have set fire to houses and cars in a village in the occupied West Bank, with the Palestinian health ministry saying at least one person has been killed.

Hong Kong is celebrating the birth of twin giant pandas by its beloved Ying Ying, who is a first-time mum.

The Australian Government on Wednesday updated its travel advisory issuing Level 2 amber colour warning, advising its nationals to exercise a ‘high degree of caution’ when travelling to Sri Lanka.

Following an invitation by the Election Commission of Sri Lanka, the European Union has decided to deploy an Election Observation Mission (EOM) to Sri Lanka to observe the Presidential Election scheduled for 21 September 2024.

Jetstar Asia Airways has announced it will become the only low-cost carrier to fly direct from Singapore to Colombo, Sri Lanka, as the new service takes off on 21 November 2024.

Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) yesterday announced the launch of a new luxury shuttle service, aimed at offering passengers and visitors a premium travel experience.