Thaksin Shinawatra: Former Thailand PM jailed after return from exile
Thailand’s former PM Thaksin Shinawatra has been jailed upon returning to the country after 15 years in exile. But many…
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Sixth monetary policy announcement on Thursday
The sixth monetary policy for this year will be announced on Thursday, August 24, the Central Bank said. The Monetary…
Controversial Lyca Group owner Subaskaran arrives in Sri Lanka
Controversial British-Sri Lankan tycoon Allirajah Subaskaran, the owner of Lyca Group, arrived in Sri Lanka yesterday. His arrival follows Minister…
President visits Yala National Park
President Ranil Wickremesinghe visited Yala National Park yesterday, where water was released into artificial ponds intended for park animals. The…
Russia’s Luna-25 spacecraft crashes into Moon
Russia’s unmanned Luna-25 spacecraft has crashed into the Moon after spinning out of control, officials say. It was Russia’s first…
Sri Lanka plans to attract five million tourists; new investment body propsed
ECONOMYNEXT – Sri Lanka President Ranil Wickremesinghe has directed officials to accelerate efforts to attract five million tourists a year,…
Baby serial killer Lucy Letby – Hospital bosses ignored months of doctors’ warnings about Lucy Letby
Hospital bosses failed to investigate allegations against Lucy Letby and tried to silence doctors, the lead consultant at the neonatal…
Drinking water supply restricted in some areas
Water supply is currently restricted in some areas including Anuradhapura, Polonnaruwa and Kurunegala, as a result of the prolonged dry…
Evergrande: China property giant files for US bankruptcy protection
Property giant Evergrande has filed for bankruptcy protection in the US as the real estate crisis in China deepens. It…