Month: June 2025

250 Articles
Sri Lanka

Electricity tariffs will be brought down in two to three years – Deputy Minister

The government remains very clear that it hopes to bring down electricity tariffs by 30 per cent in a matter of two to...

Politics

UNP councillor refuses to vote for ‘corrupt’ mayor-nominee

United National Party (UNP) councillor-elect Ramsi Tony has refused to support the Samagi Jana Balawegaya’s (SJB) Colombo mayoral nominee Riza Zarook. Writing to...

Sri Lanka

Global oil prices soar after Israel attacks Iran

Global oil prices have jumped after Israel said it had struck Iran, in a dramatic escalation of tensions in the Middle East. The...

World

Tata Group announces compensation for Air India plane crash victims

Air India, owned by the Tata Group, will provide Rs 1 crore to each family of the 204 victims of the recent Boeing...

Sports

Sri Lanka face South Korea in crucial Asia Rugby Championship clash today

The Sri Lanka national rugby team will lock horns with South Korea this evening in a high-stakes Asia Rugby Men’s Championship 2025 clash...

Business

Sri Lanka boosts export footprint with organic growth and ethical manufacturing

Sri Lanka is making significant strides in expanding its export portfolio, particularly in organic produce and ethical manufacturing, with 2025 shaping up to...

World

Israel attacks Iran’s capital with explosions booming across Tehran

Israel attacked Iran’s capital early Friday, with explosions booming across Tehran as Israel said it targeted nuclear and military sites. The attack comes...

Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka releases national animal census report

The report of the National Animal Census conducted on March 15 was published on Thursday (12). It was officially released at the Ministry...

World

Ahmedabad plane crash: All 242 passengers and crew on board Air India flight killed

New Delhi: All 242 passengers on board the Air India flight have been confirmed dead after the aircraft crashed near Ahmedabad airport on...

Sri Lanka

Ranil gives lesson on Cabinet protocol, leaves for Russia on same night

Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe appeared before the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) yesterday (11) to provide a statement in relation to a complaint made...