Chinese Supermarket in Colombo Fined Rs. 300,000 for Violating Consumer Protection Laws
The Colombo Chief Magistrate’s Court has imposed a Rs. 300,000 fine on a Chinese supermarket located on R.A. De Mel
Pakistan Raises Defense Spending as Millions of its Citizens Remain Out of School
Pakistan’s federal budget for Fiscal Year (FY) 2026-27 has been officially passed by parliament with a total outlay of approximately
IMF Urges Sri Lanka to Sustain Reform Momentum Despite Resilience Amid Middle East Conflict
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) says Sri Lanka’s economic reform programme has helped the country withstand the economic impact of
Former SIS Chief Suresh Sallay Suspends Hunger Strike While in CID Custody
Former Director of the State Intelligence Service (SIS), Suresh Sallay, has suspended the hunger strike he launched while in the
Sri Lanka’s Dengue Cases Exceed 55,000 as Health Ministry Strengthens Response
Sri Lanka has recorded more than 55,000 dengue cases so far in 2026 after more than 1,000 new infections were
ADB Approves US$200 Million Emergency Assistance for Sri Lanka’s Cyclone Ditwah Recovery
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a US$200 million emergency assistance package to support Sri Lanka’s recovery and reconstruction
Oil Prices Rise as US-Iran Tensions Persist Over Ceasefire Talks
Oil prices edged higher in early trading on Wednesday after reports that Iran would not hold direct talks with U.S.
CSE Delays Market Opening After Active CDS Accounts Mistakenly Suspended
The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) extended the Opening Market Auction on Monday after a number of active Central Depository System
Ravi Calls for Further Fuel Price Cuts, Removal of QR Fuel Distribution System
Former United National Party (UNP) Deputy Leader and Member of Parliament Ravi Karunanayake says the government’s recent fuel price reduction
Ravi Criticizes Proposed Concessionary Rice Scheme for Public Servants
Former United National Party (UNP) Deputy Leader and Member of Parliament Ravi Karunanayake has criticized the government’s proposed concessionary rice