Month: September 2025
Sri Lanka Central Bank has room to cut rates but will be cautious, says Governor
(Reuters) – Sri Lanka’s central bank has room to cut interest rates further but is treading carefully to preserve a buffer against potential...
Records tumble as Phil Salt’s stunning century leads England to T20 rout of South Africa
England made history, and for the first time more than 300 runs, on an extraordinary night in Manchester as they buried South Africa...
Sri Lanka’s modest 3.1% growth forecast raises concerns amid mounting debt
Sri Lanka’s economy is projected to grow by approximately 3.1% in 2025, according to Finance Ministry officials who presented their mid-year fiscal review...
Nepal gets first female PM after deadly unrest
Nepal’s former Supreme Court chief justice Sushila Karki has become the country’s interim prime minister after deadly anti-corruption protests ousted the government. Karki,...
Sevanagala sugar factory to Indian company; representatives due 16 Sept.
Sevanagala sugar factory is to be handed over to an Indian company with its representatives due in the island on 16 September for...
4U 10-year aniversary concert – Tickets out now
October 26, 2025 | Musaeus College Auditorium | 6:30 PM It began in 2015. A journey of music, memories, and moments that have...
Ravi queries Govt on use of CEB surplus funds
New Democratic Front MP Ravi Karunanayake raised several concerns about the management of the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) and the Government’s future energy...
Canelo-Crawford: Mike Tyson makes his prediction
Mike Tyson is a huge admirer of Terence Crawford. Tyson appreciates his skills, IQ, and ability to adjust midway through fights. Yet, as...
India demands full implementation of Sri Lanka’s 13th Amendment at UN Rights Council
India has renewed its longstanding call for Sri Lanka to fully implement the 13th Amendment to its Constitution, including the devolution of land...
Sri Lanka’s prison population triples capacity as drug offences overwhelm system
Sri Lanka’s prison population has surged to over 35,000, nearly three times the system’s intended capacity, with officials warning of an urgent need...
