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Sri Lanka’s economy grew faster than expected last quarter, indicating strong domestic activity backed by the International Monetary Fund’s aid. Gross domestic product rose 5.4%…

The Meteorology Department says showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central and North-western provinces and in Galle and Matara districts…

The Academy of Health Professionals has launched a token strike today (March 18) in protest against the government’s decision to cut allowances for paramedical professionals…

The Adani Group is still keen to get Adani Green Energy’s $1-billion renewable energy power project in Sri Lanka back on its agenda, sources said.…

A train has broken down near the Panadura railway station, delaying services on the coastal line, Sri Lanka Railways reported.

The 2024 (2025) G.C.E. Ordinary Level (O/L) examination begins today (17) at 3,663 centres across the island, with 474,147 candidates expected to sit for the…

The Department of Irrigation says that 42 out of 73 main reservoirs under its management across the country are currently being spilt as of 7.00…

The Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) has decided to launch an island-wide strike today (12) in protest against the sexual assault of a female doctor…

The deadline for the accepting of applications to cast postal votes in the 2025 Local Government (LG) Elections ends at 12.00 midnight today (12). The…