Sri Lanka’s Gross Official Reserves Rise to USD 5.7 Billion by June 2024
Sri Lanka’s Gross Official Reserves (GOR) have increased to USD 5.7 billion by the end of June 2024, up from
Sri Lankan Rupee Continues Appreciation Trend in 2024 Amid Mixed Market Pressures
The Sri Lankan rupee has maintained its appreciation trend from late 2023 into 2024, despite experiencing some depreciation pressures in
USS Spruance Arrives in Colombo for Scheduled Replenishment Visit
The USS Spruance, an Arleigh Burke-class destroyer of the United States Navy, arrived at the port of Colombo today for
Sri Lanka People’s National Party Backs Dilith Jayaweera in Presidential Election
The Sri Lanka People’s National Party (Ilankai Makkal Thesiya Katchi) has officially extended its support to the “Sarvajana Balaya” alliance’s
Malaysia to Host Second Edition of ICC U19 Women’s T20 World Cup in 2025
The second edition of the ICC U19 Women’s T20 World Cup will be hosted by Malaysia in 2025, featuring 16
Nationwide Strike Paralyzes India’s Medical Services in Protest of Doctor’s Brutal Rape and Murder in Kolkata
Hospitals and clinics across India turned away patients, except for emergency cases, on Saturday as medical professionals launched a 24-hour
NPP Leader Anura Kumara Dissanayake Vows to Eliminate VAT on Essential Items in First Budget Under NPP Government
A future National People’s Power (NPP) government will eliminate the VAT on medicines, school supplies, and food items through its
Acting Assistant Secretary Jennifer R. Littlejohn to Visit Sri Lanka, India, and Maldives for Environmental and Scientific Discussions
The U.S. Department of State announced that Acting Assistant Secretary of State for Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs,
7.2-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Off Russia’s Kamchatka Coast, Conflicting Tsunami Threat Reports Issued
A magnitude 7.2 earthquake struck off the east coast of Russia’s Kamchatka region at a depth of 51 km (32
Travelers Advised to Get Vaccinated Against Mpox When Visiting Affected Areas in Africa
Travelers are advised to consider getting vaccinated against mpox if they plan to visit affected areas in Africa. The European