The Commander of the U.S. Pacific Fleet, Admiral Stephen T. Koehler, who is on an official visit to Sri Lanka has met with the Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera at the Navy Headquarters, Colombo today (10 October). MORE..
10 Oct 2024 (5:40 PM)
Sri Lanka s economy has stabilized, with growth expected to reach 4.4 percent in 2024, surpassing earlier forecasts. This positive outlook follows four consecutive quarters of growth driven by the industrial and tourism sectors and supported by critical structural and policy reforms, says the World Bank. MORE..
10 Oct 2024 (2:07 PM)
Hurricane Milton churned across Florida on Thursday after plowing into the state as a Category 3 storm, bringing misery to a coast still ravaged by Helene, pounding cities with winds of over 100 mph (160 kph) after producing a barrage of tornadoes, but sparing Tampa a direct hit. MORE..
10 Oct 2024 (4:48 PM)