Month: July 2025
Majestic wild tusker ‘Bhathiya’ succumbs to injuries
The iconic wild tusker ‘Bhathiya’ passed away early this morning after a valiant battle for survival. Despite round-the-clock care and tireless efforts by...
ASPI surpasses 19,000 points mark for first time ever
The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) reached a historic milestone today (15) as the All Share Price Index (ASPI) surpassed the 19,000-points mark for...
China’s economy beats expectations in face of Trump’s trade war
China’s economy grew more strongly than expected in the second quarter as it proved resilient in the face of Donald Trump’s trade war....
Govt to breed super cows locally!
Deputy Agriculture Minister Namal Karunarathne has announced that the government will import high-quality bovine semen in a bid to enhance the country’s dairy...
68 shootings in seven months: Police
A total of 68 shooting incidents have been reported across Sri Lanka in the first seven months of this year, Police Spokesperson ASP...
Sri Lanka eyes major trade shift to secure US tariff concessions
The Sri Lankan government is preparing a sweeping package of economic concessions aimed at securing vital tariff relief from the United States, raising...
Court grants SriLankan Airlines temporary relief from liquidation
SriLankan Airlines has been granted a critical legal extension by the Colombo Commercial High Court last week, temporarily blocking any move to liquidate...
TN Chief Minister urges Jaishankar to secure release of fishermen from Sri Lankan custody
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin has urged the Union government to take urgent diplomatic steps to secure the release of seven...
Bangladesh level T20 series with thumping win over Sri Lanka
Bangladesh bounced back in emphatic fashion to level the three-match T20I series against Sri Lanka, cruising to an 83-run win in the second...
National call to produce medicine in Sri Lanka as strategic priority
The Sri Lanka Pharmaceutical Manufacturers’ Association (SLPMA), in a historic step, issued a powerful national call to action urging all stakeholders to come...
