Year: 2025
Police in arrest ‘slip up’ in journalist assault case
Courts have granted bail to a suspect in a case of assault of a journalist who has exposed financial fraud in a farmers’...
India beat Sri Lanka to advance to Kho Kho World Cup semi finals
In yet another display of sheer dominance, the Indian men’s team dismantled Sri Lanka 100-40 to secure their place in the semi-finals of...
Utilities, communication services stocks boost Sri Lanka shares
Sri Lankan shares closed higher on Friday, buoyed by gains in utilities and communication services stocks. The CSE All-Share index settled up 0.26%...
These lifestyle moves help ease low back pain, study shows
Suffering from low back pain? Addressing your unhealthy lifestyle habits could help ease your pain better than traditional care, a new study says....
Israel’s cabinet approves Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal
Israel’s government has approved the new Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal with Hamas, paving the way for it to take effect on...
Hambantota again? Is Sri Lanka getting into the same China trap?
In the largest foreign investment ever, Sri Lanka has signed a deal worth $3.7 billion with China for the construction of an oil...
India’s Directorate of Enforcement seizes Rs. 6.85 billion in assets including Krrish project in Colombo
In a significant development, the Directorate of Enforcement (ED) of India has seized assets worth over Rs. 6.85 billion (200 crore Indian rupees)...
AKD wins the week after a successful visit to China
By Our Political Editor President Anura Kumara Dissanayake’s visit to China grabbed the headlines of the week not only domestically but also internationally....
When American TikTok refugees found a home on China’s RedNote
In the complex landscape of China-U.S. relations, where tensions often dominate the headlines, the phenomenon of “TikTok refugees” offers a unique and unexpected...
PUCSL cuts electricity tariffs by 20%
Electricity tariffs will be reduced by 20% for the first 6-months of 2025, effective from midnight today (17), the Public Utilities Commission of...
