Call to cut coconut prices as yields rise
Coconut Development Authority (CDA) Chairman Shanta Ranatunga urged traders to reduce retail prices of coconuts, citing a notable increase in yield. Ranatunga said...
Australia skittle Windies for 27 – lowest Test total for 70 years
Australia bowled out West Indies for just 27 – the second lowest score in Test history, and the worst since 1955 – to...
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...
