Chinese state energy giant Sinopec is pushing for greater access to Sri Lanka s market, where rival India is also seeking to expand its presence, as it looks to build its first fully-controlled overseas refinery, reflecting a change in the firm s global strategy to compensate for slowing demand growth at home. MORE..
25 Apr 2024 (7:20 PM)
The Colombo Magistrate s Court has ordered the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) to expedite the probes related to the X-Press Pearl maritime disaster. MORE..
26 Apr 2024 (12:19 PM)
Iran s President Ebrahim Raisi has called for expanding ties with Asian countries, particularly Pakistan and Sri Lanka, to strengthen bilateral, regional, and international cooperation. MORE..
25 Apr 2024 (11:10 PM)
The Court of Appeal has deferred the verdict on the bail request made by the Director of Medical Supplies Division (MSD) Dr. Kapila Wickramanayake. MORE..
26 Apr 2024 (12:38 PM)
At least 118 inmates escaped from prison after heavy rains on Wednesday night damaged the facility in Suleja near the Nigerian capital, a prison service spokesperson said. MORE..
25 Apr 2024 (5:22 PM)
Former President Maithripala Sirisena has sent a letter of demand to Minister Mahinda Amaraweera, seeking Rs. 1 billion in damages over defamation. MORE..
25 Apr 2024 (4:36 PM)