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...
As the United States winds back humanitarian assistance in Southeast Asia, its rival China may see an opportunity to expand its influence in a region where it has directed billions of dollars in investment and aid, analysts say.
In a...
As the United States winds back humanitarian assistance in Southeast Asia, its rival China may see an opportunity to expand its influence in a region where it has directed billions of dollars in investment and aid, analysts say.
In a...
Several Opposition parties have urged the Election Commission (EC) to postpone the local government (LG) polls until late April 2025 in view of the upcoming budget debate and the Sinhala and Tamil New year.
The Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) and...
Friday 14th February, 2025
Speaker Dr. Jagath Wickramaratne is scheduled to announce the Supreme Court (SC) determination on the Local Authorities Elections (Special Provisions) Bill in Parliament, today. He was expected to do so last week, but he stated that...
President Anura Kumara Disanayake addressing the World Governments Summit 2025 in UAE on 12th February 2025 said that it was, crucial to uphold respect for the diverse cultural traditions across the world as we strive to build a global...