Sri Lankan man pleads guilty to attempting to hijack a plane
A Sri Lankan man has admitted trying to take control of an international passenger jet flying out of Melbourne. Manodh…
Author: Faraz Shauketaly
IMF says Sri Lanka fiscal performance satisfactory, approves US$ 251.4 million disbursement of third tranche EFF
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) Thursday said its Executive Board completed the third review of Sri Lanka’s Extended Fund Facility…
Sri Lanka participates in Annual Winternational Embassy Showcase in Washington D.C.
The Embassy of Sri Lanka in Washington D.C. took part in the Annual Winternational Embassy Showcase held on December 6…
Commuters hit as more trade unions join Locomotive Operating Engineers strike action
The strike launched by the Locomotive Operating Engineers’ Union enters its second day today, December 08. Six more trade unions…
AG speaks of Audit Act Amendments- govt authorities due to submit reports to parliament
The Auditor General’s Department states that more than 50 institutions, including the government departments and ministries, will be submitting audit…
Distressed farmers urge authorities to focus on ‘real issues’
Farmers are struggling due to the lack of fertiliser in country. Farmers in several areas have stated that they cannot…
Govt. raises concerns over achieving SDG #1 by 2030
Calls on private sector, general public to work collectively with Govt. Identifies 1,000 Grama Niladhari Divisions for this year, 700…
Talks fail – Train strikes to continue over recruitment process of ‘train drivers’
A strike was staged by the Train Engine Drivers’ Association for recruitment process of train drivers since midnight yesterday, December…
Trump’s decisions tempt Palestinians to fire up southern Israel
At least 31 Palestinians were reported wounded in clashes in the Gaza Strip and across the occupied West Bank. The…
Arrest made in Valachchenai over currency possession
A suspect was arrested with a stock of counterfeit currency notes in Valachchenai, Manipay, after a police raid Police stated…