The government is hoping to finalize the agreement related to the SINOPEC Oil Refinery Project in Hambantota in the first quarter of 2026. MORE..
12 Jan 2026 (7:43 PM)
Representatives of community-based financial societies have opposed the move to bring all microfinance and credit-providing institutions under a single regulatory authority through the enactment of the Microfinance and Credit Regulatory Authority Bill. MORE..
12 Jan 2026 (4:46 PM)
An individual who allegedly attempted to attack police officers with a sharp weapon in Welikanda, Polonnaruwa has been shot dead by police. MORE..
12 Jan 2026 (9:40 PM)
Earlier in the day, new US Ambassador to India, Sergio Gor, offered a positive outlook on India-US trade deal talks, claiming negotiations will start tomorrow, January 13. Gor also claimed US President Donald Trump may visit India next year. MORE..
12 Jan 2026 (6:13 PM)
Approximately 4,800 landslides have been identified through satellite-based assessments conducted following Cyclone Ditwah, the Director General of the Arthur C. Clarke Institute for Modern Technologies, Kumari Meegahakotuwa stated. MORE..
12 Jan 2026 (10:41 PM)
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