Reports circulating on social media claiming that the President s expenditure allocation for 2026 has been increased threefold has been clarified by the Minister of Labour and Deputy Minister of Economic Development, Dr. Anil Jayantha Fernando. MORE..
4 Oct 2025 (6:21 PM)
An magnitude 6 earthquake struck near the east coast of Honshu, Japan, on Saturday, the German Research Center for Geosciences (GFZ) said. MORE..
4 Oct 2025 (11:25 PM)
The World Bank has emphasized the urgent need for energy sector reforms in Sri Lanka, warning that the country continues to bear significantly higher energy costs than others in the region. MORE..
4 Oct 2025 (9:34 AM)
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) says Sri Lanka s economic reform program continues to make "impressive progress," with the country showing strong signs of recovery under the Extended Fund Facility (EFF) arrangement. MORE..
4 Oct 2025 (3:00 PM)
Japan s ruling party picked conservative nationalist Sanae Takaichi as its new head on Saturday, putting her on course to become the country s first female prime minister. MORE..
4 Oct 2025 (2:20 PM)
The Minister of Energy Kumara Jayakody has stated that the renewable energy projects initiated by the government will continue to implemented without interruption. MORE..
4 Oct 2025 (9:00 PM)