Latest electricity tariff hike sends shock waves through Sri Lanka
By Shabiya Ali Ahlam - The move by Sri Lanka’s electricity regulator to approve another tariff hike sent shockwaves across the island nation yesterday, not sparing even the country’s largest gross export earner, the apparel sector.
I am not here to discuss a camp in Trincomalee - Top US defence officer
Visiting Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of the US Department of Defence Jedidiah P. Royal who called on State Minister of Defence Pramitha Bandara Tennakoon ruled out speculation that he was here to discuss a US military base in Trincomalee.
Tourist arrivals cross 50k mark in first two weeks of February
Tourist arrivals to destination Sri Lanka have crossed the 50,000 mark for the first two weeks of February, reigniting hopes for a faster recovery in the tourism sector, which is a key source of foreign exchange to the dollar-starved economy.
Man shot dead in Minuwangoda
A 30-year-old man died when he was shot at in Boragodawatta, Minuwangoda last night while riding on a motorcycle.
Don't underestimate the American shopper
It's never wise to underestimate the power of the American consumer, which has kept America's economy humming through a year and a half of inflation chaos.
The job market is making traders' heads explode
The labor market ballooned in January when the US economy added an astonishing 517,000 jobs, blowing past Wall Street's expectations. But at the same time, a slew of corporate layoff announcements have prompted questions about whether there could be a broad slowdown on the horizon.
Mark Zuckerberg and Priscilla Chan Sell San Francisco Home for $31 Million
Mark Zuckerberg and Priscilla Chan have sold one of their San Francisco homes for $31 million in an off-market deal, a spokesperson for the family confirmed.
No more power cuts from today- Kanchana
An uninterrupted power supply will be provided for the entire country with effect from today, Minister of Power and Energy Kanchana Wijesekera announced today.
Provide uninterrupted power supply for electricity consumers: President directs officials
President Ranil Wickremesinghe has directed Power and Energy Minister and relevant officials to ensure uninterrupted power supply for electricity customers, the President's Media Division said.
No immediate plans to sell ECT: Ports Minister
Contradicting with the earlier plans to handover the East Container Terminal (ECT) to Japan, Ports, Shipping and Aviation Minister Nimal Siripala de Silva hinted that the government plans to retain the control of the ECT of the Port of Colombo while inviting the private sector to invest in the proposed Colombo North Port development project.
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New Zealand declares a state of emergency in the country due to cyclone ‘Gabrielle’.
The New Zealand Government has declared a nationwide state of emergency as Cyclone 'Gabrielle' passes through the country, causing flooding and landslides.
Police seek motive of gunman who killed 3 at Michigan State
The 43-year-old gunman who killed three students and wounded five others at Michigan State University had no apparent connection to the campus, police said Tuesday as they searched for a motive for shootings that terrified the community for hours.
Toyota Honorary Chairman Shoichiro Toyoda: 1925-2023
Dr. Toyoda was the son of the company’s founder and the father of current president and CEO, Akio Toyoda.
Match fees of each female cricketer increased from US$ 250 to US$ 750 per match
The match fees of the National Women’s Players for the year 2023 had been increased with effect from January 1, the Sri Lanka Cricket said.