US economists deem that hiking tariffs may slow the growth of U.S. debts but not achieve any significant reduction, said a report released by the Fortune magazine on its website on Sunday. MORE..
18 Aug 2025 (6:51 PM)
Sri Lanka has reduced its food insecurity rate from 24% to 16%, according to Philip Ward, the newly appointed representative and the Country Director of the United Nations World Food Programme in Sri Lanka. MORE..
18 Aug 2025 (7:25 PM)
The death toll from an unexplained blast last week at a factory in Russia s Ryazan region has jumped to at least 20, with another 134 people injured, emergency services said on Monday. MORE..
18 Aug 2025 (4:25 PM)
The All Share Price Index (ASPI) of the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) closed at an all-time high after gaining over 252.16 points today. MORE
18 Aug 2025 (6:13 PM)
The hartal called by the Ilankai Tamil Arasu Kachchi (ITAK) in the Northern and Eastern Provinces, was a resounding success, according to Member of Parliament Shanakiyan Rasamanickam. MORE..
18 Aug 2025 (4:31 PM)
A complaint has been filed with the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption against Minister of Energy Kumara Jayakody, alleging involvement in corrupt activities. MORE..
18 Aug 2025 (8:25 PM)