on December 22, 2024

Both agencies have cashflows to manage as long as price hikes are allowed by the regulator

on December 22, 2024

At least 13 people, including four children, have been killed in two incidents in Nigeria as large crowds gathered to collect food and clothing distributed at […]

on December 22, 2024

The $1.7bn line took 12 years to build

on December 22, 2024

on December 22, 2024

The Prime Minister of Sri Lanka, Dr. Harini Amarasuriya, met with Mr. Takafumi Kadono, Country Director of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) Sri Lanka Resident […]

on December 22, 2024

Sri Lankan shuttler Viren Nettasinghe secured the gold medal in the Singles final of the Bangladesh International Challenge Badminton tournament, defeating […]

on December 22, 2024

Sri Lanka and India will jointly collaborate to expedite the implementation of the Sri Lanka Unique Digital Identification (SLUDI) project to aid the country […]

on December 22, 2024

The agency started in December 02 and is expected to be fully operational by January 2026

on December 22, 2024

Acting IGP Priyantha Weerasuriya has directed a probe into claims of mistreatment by the Athurugiriya Police during the arrest of Kasun Mahendra Heenatigala, […]

on December 22, 2024

Weather forecast issued at 05.30 a.m. on 22 December 2024 by the Department of Meteorology Misty conditions can be expected at some places in Central, […]

on December 22, 2024

ECONOMYNEXT – Sri Lanka will review the role of 115 state entities which cost 140 billion rupees a year to maintain, Cabinet Spokesman Nalinda Jayatissa […]

on December 22, 2024

(UCAN) Cardinal Malcolm Ranjith has called for a Sri Lanka free from corruption and lawlessness, emphasizing the urgent need for systemic change. […]

on December 22, 2024

By Rathindra Kuruwita The National People’s Power (NPP) will not enter into any agreement that hampers Sri Lanka’s economic development, and the government […]

on December 22, 2024

by Rex Clementine Traveling to New Zealand feels like a journey to the ends of the earth. First, there’s the four-hour flight to Singapore, and from there, […]

on December 22, 2024

At the launch of a book “Ranil Wickremesinghe and the emasculation of the United National Party” by Rajiva Wijesinha last Wednesday, Dr. Dayan Jayatillake, […]

on December 22, 2024

By Shihar Aneez ECONOMYNEXT –China is planning to start its maritime research in the Indian Ocean, a top Beijing government official said, as a temporary […]

on December 21, 2024

by Rajan Philips A newspaper editorial suggested that the NPP government is facing its December term test and that its weaknesses are showing. In fact, there […]

on December 21, 2024

However, this growth cannot come at the expense of economic stability

on December 21, 2024

Fitch Ratings has upgraded Sri Lanka’s Long-Term Foreign-Currency Issuer Default Rating (IDR) to ‘CCC+’ from ‘RD’ (Restricted Default). The […]

on December 21, 2024

A team from the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has visited Parliament yesterday (20) and recorded statements from three officials, including the […]

on December 21, 2024

on December 21, 2024

The Chinese Navy’s hospital ship Peace Ark arrived at the Port of Colombo today (Dec. 21). The ship, which is equipped with state-of-the-art intensive care […]

on December 21, 2024

Penalty of 3-pct of CIF value per month for unsold stocks carried over 3 months

on December 21, 2024

Sri Lanka has normalised relations with a majority of creditors

on December 21, 2024

Sri Lanka will soon formulate a national policy on allowing visits by foreign research vessels, Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath said here on Friday, amidst […]

on December 21, 2024

The bonds will be paid a coupon 50 basis points above the central banks standing lending facility rate

on December 21, 2024

Provincial Council polls face hurdles following 2017 law

on December 20, 2024

Voting body uses own votes to reduce the size of that very body by 59%.

on December 20, 2024

Indian Coast Guard Ships Vaibhav and Abhiraj, an Offshore Patrol Vessel and Fast Patrol Vessel are scheduled to visit Colombo from Dec. 23-27, 2024 and Galle […]

on December 20, 2024

President's party in past had protested against many Indian projects which he discussed during Indian visit

on December 20, 2024

Pledged to reform Sri Lanka’s public service with structural changes, digital projects, and training programs,

on December 20, 2024

Rupee closed weaker, bonds were down

on December 20, 2024

"There's a lot of new money coming in."

on December 20, 2024

Sri Lanka seamer was leading wicket-taker on recent tour of England

on December 20, 2024

Sri Lanka banned research vessels after India raised security concerns over Chinese research vessels in Indian Oceans

on December 20, 2024

The court has not given a decision yet

on December 20, 2024

The doubling of the withholding tax from 5 percent to 10 percent adds strain on low and middle-income earners

on December 20, 2024

Barriers could mean that as a result of the Act, large companies eventually benefit at the cost of smaller companies

on December 20, 2024

Providing exposure to emerging market trends and potential business opportunities

on December 20, 2024

Firms in the industrial zone will be able to use the container terminal in the Hambantota Port

on December 20, 2024

Rupee and bond yields stayed flat from previous day's closing

on December 20, 2024

.The exchange controls have been revised, a post-cabinet statement said without specifying the changes

on December 18, 2024

The rest of the squad for the three-T20I series wears a familiar look, with Dinesh Chandimal getting another go

on December 14, 2024

A foreign player had flagged a fixing approach made by the Galle Marvels owner

on December 14, 2024

Australia, India and Sri Lanka are also still in the race, with 10 Tests left in this cycle

on December 11, 2024

Travis Head and Temba Bavuma among batters and Pat Cummins and Matt Henry among bowlers to have moved up this week

on December 9, 2024

SL head coach feels batters didn't convert their scores and that their bowlers gave away too much to the SA lower-order batters

on December 9, 2024

Sri Lanka lost five wickets for 19 runs in 62 balls in a lower collapse that undid their work from the previous day

on December 8, 2024

Admits he had been worried about his wickets tally away from home after people questioned his ability to be effective overseas

on December 8, 2024

Sri Lanka need another 143 runs on the final day, with five wickets in hand but a long tail to follow

on December 7, 2024

"If we can push them back into second and third spells and make them tire a little bit, then we have a chance"

on December 7, 2024

Sri Lanka lost their last six wickets for 67 runs and face a 221-run deficit, which threatens to get out of hand

on December 6, 2024

Afternoon and evening sessions belonged to Sri Lanka with their top four producing best collective effort

on December 5, 2024

Bavuma was proactive and Verreynne stable to ensure Sri Lanka's pacers, who were effective, could not skittle the hosts

on December 4, 2024

Despite the shellacking in Durban, Sri Lanka believe they can compete in the second Test thanks to their depth of seam resources

on December 4, 2024

No team is assured of a place in the top two yet, with 15 Tests to go in this World Test Championship cycle

on December 4, 2024

Sri Lanka's first goal, however, will be to be more competitive than they were in Durban

on December 4, 2024

Marco Jansen is the big gainer this week, rising in both the Test bowlers' and allrounders' tables after his Durban starrer

on December 4, 2024

Greg Barclay hopes Jay Shah brings "India into the international fold even more" but without making cricket "under the yoke of India"

on December 3, 2024

"I don't think the players are mentally down. We give them lot of confidence," says Sri Lanka's batting coach

on November 30, 2024

Jansen finished took 4 for 73 in the second innings to add to his tally of seven in the first

on November 29, 2024

Sri Lanka were set 516 to win after South Africa declared their second innings on 366 for 5

on November 29, 2024

Matthew Breetzke has been named the replacement

on November 28, 2024

SL were bowled out for 42, their lowest Test total, as SA gained a 149-run first-innings lead

on November 27, 2024

There was enough time for Sri Lanka to strike four times before the weather opened up shortly before lunch

on November 26, 2024

There are two one-dayers left to be played, but the series is off for now

on November 26, 2024

With both teams in with a good shot of making the WTC final, there will be plenty at stake in Durban

on November 20, 2024

Tilak jumped a whopping 69 places after his back-to-back centuries in South Africa

on November 19, 2024

Ramesh Mendis has missed out, while Nishan Peiris has been picked in a slightly different looking Sri Lanka spin department

on November 19, 2024

New Zealand were 112 for 1 in 21 overs when rain arrived

on November 17, 2024

It was Sri Lanka's first ODI series win against New Zealand since 2012

on November 14, 2024

"He's bowling quite well" - SL batter also pleased with his captain Charith Asalanka's efforts

on November 13, 2024

A second-wicket stand of 206 was the bedrock of a comfortable win, with a mid-innings collapse ending New Zealand's challenge in a rain-shortened chase

on November 13, 2024

The WCA had received reports of certain cricket boards not paying the men's T20 World Cup "prize money in full" to their players

on November 13, 2024

In T20I batting rankings, Salt moves to No. 2 while Sanju Samson's 50-ball 107 sees him jump 27 positions

on November 12, 2024

Legspin-bowling allrounder Dushan Hemantha has been called up

on November 10, 2024

The T20I series ends 1-1 with Glenn Phillips also playing an important role

on November 9, 2024

Sri Lanka's spinners claimed six wickets between them to skittle New Zealand for 135

on November 8, 2024

Captain wants the team to be as good as Sri Lanka had been before 2014

on November 6, 2024

Chamindu Wickramasinghe has retained his place in both ODI and T20I squads

on November 5, 2024

The tournament could bring with it the unique prospect of players from India and Pakistan being team-mates

on November 4, 2024

The ICC Women's Championship has expanded to 11 teams with Zimbabwe's inclusion, and a new T20 Champions Trophy has been introduced

on November 1, 2024

The single one-dayer will act as preparation for the Champions Trophy

on October 26, 2024

SL scored 156 in rain-reduced game, with WI's target revised to 195, and Sherfane Rutherford smashed 50* off 26 deliveries

on October 24, 2024

What the contenders need to do to qualify for the World Test Championship final

on October 23, 2024

Rutherford and Motie put on a WI record ninth-wicket stand but it was in vain

on October 22, 2024

The current norm is for the chair and independent director to serve three terms of two years each

on October 20, 2024

Their partnership provided the base as Sri Lanka comfortably chased down a DLS-adjusted target of 232 in Pallekele

on October 20, 2024

Jeffrey Vandersay and Dilshan Madushanka come in for three-match series, while Chamika Karunaratne and Akila Dananjaya miss out

on October 18, 2024

Sri Lanka captain Asalanka had earlier this year called for better batting tracks but now defended the pitches, saying turning tracks suited their strengths

on October 17, 2024

West Indies had done well to recover from a poor start and make 162, but it wasn't nearly enough

on October 15, 2024

Sri Lanka's spinners picked up nine wickets as West Indies bundled out for 89 in chase of 163

on October 13, 2024

The half-centuries from Kamindu and Asalanka ended up as mere footnotes in the game as WI won with five balls to spare

on October 12, 2024

"You've got to remember she's only 20, and if she continues to do what she did today she has a bright future" - Georgia Plimmer lauded by captain Sophie Devine

on October 11, 2024

Sri Lanka won their last T20I outing against New Zealand in July 2023 while Bangladesh would also want a win to keep their hopes alive

on October 10, 2024

Dasun Shanaka and Dilshan Madushanka were left out, while Dushmantha Chameera missed out due to injury

on October 10, 2024

"I think the skill has failed us when it has been really important," Sri Lanka head coach Ratnayake said after defeat to India

on October 10, 2024

India put on their best batting show and then were clinical with the ball and on the field to send the Asia Cup champions packing from the tournament

on October 8, 2024

Scotland and South Africa face-off for the first time in women's cricket; Sri Lanka meet India after back-to-back losses

on October 7, 2024

He will remain in the role till the end of the 2026 T20 World Cup

on October 6, 2024

King also returned to the T20I side after having recovered from the side injury that had forced him to miss chunks of the T20 World Cup

on October 5, 2024

Australia restricted Sri Lanka to 93 and were in a spot of bother themselves at 35 for 3 in the chase, when Mooney steadied the ship

on October 4, 2024

Alyssa Healy wary of the Chamari Athapaththu threat; Bangladesh dropped four catches in win over Scotland

on October 4, 2024

In only fourth match since taking the captaincy, Fatima Sana played a vital role with bat and ball

on October 4, 2024

Chasing 117, Sri Lanka were tied down by spin and could manage only 85 for 9

on October 3, 2024

He took over during a crisis, but has helped script a series of successful mini-chapters

on October 3, 2024

Scotland make their Women's Cricket World Cup debut - against Bangladesh - to get this show on the road, with Sri Lanka and Pakistan also facing off on opening […]

on October 2, 2024

He has admitted to breaching article 2.4.7 of the code, which relates to obstructing or delaying an ACU (anti-corruption unit) investigation

on October 2, 2024

Yashasvi Jaiswal moves to third among batters after just 11 Tests, Sri Lanka's Prabath Jayasuriya and Kamindu Mendis also marching up rankings early in career

on September 29, 2024

Their series win against NZ allows Sri Lanka to ponder the prospect of a WTC final berth next year

on September 29, 2024

New Zealand's lower middle order put up a fight, but couldn't avoid an innings defeat

on September 29, 2024

His extended tenure is likely to be beyond the end of the current World Test Championship cycle

on September 28, 2024

Peiris kept one end tight in the first innings and bowled aggressively in the second to support Jayasuriya

on September 28, 2024

New Zealand were spun out and made to follow on, on a day hit by rain and bad light

on September 27, 2024

New Zealand ended the second day on 22 for 2, 580 runs behind, after Conway fell in controversial fashion

on September 27, 2024

He made an unbeaten 182 in Galle and helped Sri Lanka move to a commanding position

on September 26, 2024

His superb batting effort afforded him the mental stoicism to put aside a plethora of half-chances to get to his 16th Test ton

on September 26, 2024

Chandimal made the most of his promotion to No. 3 allowing Mathews and Kamindu to cash in later in the day

on September 25, 2024

"We had a really good match, it was just some small moments that we could've done better," says New Zealand head coach Gary Stead

on September 25, 2024

New Zealand had plenty of positives in the first Test, and will want to go one step further and square the series

on September 25, 2024

Jaiswal and Jayasuriya were the other big movers up the Test tables, while Gurbaz and Rashid rose on the ODI tables

on September 23, 2024

New Zealand captain believes the batting collapse on the third morning was the definitive portion of the match

on September 23, 2024

New Zealand batter fell for 92 just eight balls into the final morning, before Jayasuriya bagged five in the second innings

on September 22, 2024

"We can't make mistakes against him tomorrow," says Prabath Jayasuriya

on September 22, 2024

New Zealand are still 68 runs away from their target of 275

on September 20, 2024

The duo helped Sri Lanka recover from O'Rourke's strikes after Chandimal and Karunaratne had laid the foundation earlier

on September 20, 2024

She joins spinners Priyadharshani, Kumari and Dilhari, who may all play a role throughout the campaign

on September 19, 2024

He suggested the spinners needed a bit of time to get back into the groove in Galle