The adverse impacts of climate change, compounded by Sri Lanka’s ongoing socio-economic crisis, have left rural communities grappling with increasing vulnerability. With a rural economy heavily reliant on natural resources, the effects of inflation, soaring import prices, and disrupted...
Barely 24 hours after 202 was chased down easily on the opening night of WPL 2025, a target of 165 proved to be tricky on the same pitch for Delhi Capitals, who got over the line on the last...
Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe held discussions with India’s External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar during the 8th Indian Ocean Conference, party sources said. They focused on regional cooperation and maritime security, emphasising the need to enhance both bilateral and...
Barely 24 hours after 202 was chased down easily on the opening night of WPL 2025, a target of 165 proved to be tricky on the same pitch for Delhi Capitals, who got over the line on the last...
By Nisheni Atapattu
ECONOMYNEXT – Sri Lanka’s coconut auction volumes dropped to 21,569 nuts, with 89,687 nuts offered, recording an all time low at this week’s auction, Coconut Development Authority data showed.
The auction was conducted at a fixed price of 140,000...
Sampath Bank is proud to renew its Annual Platinum Corporate Partnership with the Sri Lanka Institute of Directors (SLID) for 2024–2025. This collaboration highlights a shared commitment to advancing Corporate Governance across Sri Lanka, empowering organisations in their pursuit...
Brian Benett delivered a Valentine Day’s gift to all the cricket lovers at Harare Sports Club with a sublime 169 to set up Zimbabwe’s 49-run win in the first ODI against Ireland on Friday.
Promoted to opener for the first...
The Norochcholai coal-fired power plant, which came to a standstill on Sunday due to an emergency grid shutdown across the country, shuddered back into life yesterday, feeding the starved grid. The Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) announced that there would...
By Saman Indrajith
Following Adani Group’s withdrawal from a controversial wind energy project in Sri Lanka, Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa yesterday (14) raised concerns over the exit of foreign investors, warning that it was a serious situation.
Addressing Parliament, Premadasa said...
The Manila-based Asian Development Bank (ADB) has earmarked an indicative envelope of US$900 million for Sri Lanka’s development in 2025.
Subject to government approval, the funding will support macroeconomic stability, power, agriculture, finance, tourism, and skills development. The assistance will...