Parliament to Take Up Key Economic Bills, Including Foreign Exchange Act Amendments
The revised regulations under the Foreign Exchange Act are scheduled to be presented in Parliament for approval tomorrow (19). Deputy
Economists Doubt Trump’s Tariff Plan Can Tackle Soaring U.S. Debt
Hiking tariffs may slow the growth of U.S. debt but will not achieve any meaningful reduction, according to a report
Colombo Stock Exchange Hits Record High as ASPI Surges Past 20,470 Points
The All Share Price Index (ASPI) of the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) closed at an all-time high today after gaining
Sri Lanka Surpasses 1.5 Million Tourist Arrivals in 2025
The number of tourist arrivals in Sri Lanka this year has surpassed the 1.5 million mark, according to Minister of
Government Aims to Hold Provincial Council Elections in Early 2026
Leader of the House and Minister Bimal Rathnayake announced that the government is aiming to hold Provincial Council Elections within
Cambridge Dictionary Adds Popular Terms ‘Skibidi’ and ‘Delulu’
The Cambridge Dictionary has announced the addition of over 6,000 new words and phrases this year, reflecting the growing influence
Government Backs IGP’s Crackdown on Underworld Figures
Inspector General of Police (IGP) Priyantha Weerasooriya announced that a more advanced strategy has been introduced to combat underworld activities,
BIA Congestion Sparks Chaos: Passengers Report Near Misses of Flights
Passengers reported severe congestion at Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) last night, with long queues at both check-in counters and immigration
Bribery Allegations Surface Against NPP Minister
The Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) is set to file legal action against Energy Minister Kumara
Showers Likely Across Several Regions Today
Intermittent showers are expected today in the Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces, as well as in the districts of Kandy, Nuwara