The strike action launched by all academic and non-academic staff trade unions, along with student unions affiliated with the University of Ruhuna, demanding the immediate removal of the Vice Chancellor, entered its fourth consecutive day today (Nov. 22). MORE..
22 Nov 2024 (11:09 AM)
The Sri Lanka Muslim Congress (SLMC) has named the former Chairman of Eravur Urban Council, M.S. Naleem, as its National List MP.
21 Nov 2024 (8:30 PM)
Solo travellers are getting older and are increasingly drawn to Asian destinations - with Sri Lanka securing the most popular spot for 2025, says new data from Flash Pack. MORE..
22 Nov 2024 (1:28 PM)
Singapore-based low-cost airline Jetstar Asia (3K) celebrated the launch of its direct flights between Singapore and Colombo today, as the Singapore carrier becomes the only low-cost airline to operate the route. MORE..
21 Nov 2024 (11:47 PM)
Judges at the International Criminal Court (ICC) have issued arrest warrants for Israel s prime minister and former defence minister, as well as Hamas s military commander. MORE..
21 Nov 2024 (7:21 PM)
Sri Lankan banks operating environment (OE) assessment and overall credit profiles will be supported by any improvement in the sovereign s credit profile (Long-Term Foreign-Currency IDR- RD, Long-Term Local-Currency IDR- CCC-) following a completed debt restructuring, says Fitch Ratings. MORE..
22 Nov 2024 (2:06 PM)