Sri Lanka Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) for construction stood at 51.4 in December 2024, indicating a continued expansion in construction activities. MORE..
2 Feb 2025 (5:26 PM)
Sri Lanka s cumulative deficit in the trade account has widened to USD 6 billion in 2024 compared to USD 4.9 billion in 2023. MORE..
2 Feb 2025 (10:29 AM)
Palestinian militant group Hamas handed over three Israeli hostages on Saturday, and dozens of Palestinian prisoners and detainees were released in exchange, in the latest stage of a truce aimed at ending the 15-month war in Gaza. MORE..
1 Feb 2025 (8:24 PM)
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu prepared to leave Israel on Sunday for a meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump, looking to strengthen ties with Washington after tensions with the previous White House administration over the war in Gaza. MORE..
2 Feb 2025 (3:54 PM)
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has stated that former President Mahinda Rajapaksa should return his current residence to the government, assuring that a suitable house will be provided for him if necessary. MORE..
1 Feb 2025 (10:48 PM)
Minister of Trade and Commerce Wasantha Samarasinghe says that the fuel price revisions are being carried out in accordance with the pricing formula, with adjustments reflecting fluctuations in the global market. MORE..
2 Feb 2025 (10:20 AM)