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Youth unemployment on the rise and more people working fewer hours

Sri Lanka, Oct. 5 -- Sri Lanka's labour force participation rate rose to 50% in the second quarter of this year, the highest level since 2021. The latest data released by the Department of Census and... Read More


Dialog and Indira Cancer Trust continue breast cancer awareness initiative through Yeheli.lk

Sri Lanka, Oct. 5 -- Dialog Axiata PLC, Sri Lanka's #1 connectivity provider, marked the beginning of Breast Cancer Awareness Month by illuminating its Corporate Head Office in pink, in partnership wi... Read More


ASPI of the Colombo Stock Exchange closes after losing 168.38 points

Sri Lanka, Oct. 5 -- The All-Share Price Index of the Colombo Stock Exchange closed at 20,644.26 after losing 168.38 points today. The S&P SL20 index ended at 5,847.02 following a 36.48-point loss. ... Read More


Shiranthi Rajapaksa files anticipatory bail application

Sri Lanka, Oct. 5 -- Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa's wife Shiranthi Rajapaksa, who is currently abroad receiving medical treatment after being notified to appear before the Financial Crimes Inves... Read More


Sri Lanka secures major clean energy financing package

Sri Lanka, Oct. 5 -- Sri Lanka signed an agreement for a $35 million concessional loan from the Asian Development Bank, accompanied by a €15.4 million grant from the European Union equivalent to... Read More


Sri Lanka fuel import bill surges in first three months

Sri Lanka, Oct. 5 -- Sri Lanka's fuel import bill surged by 61.6% to $4.07 billion in the first eight months of this year, increasing the country's import expenditure on fuel by $1.55 billion compared... Read More


Remanded Gnanasara Thera brought to Court of Appeal over contempt warrant

Sri Lanka, Oct. 5 -- Ven. Galagodaaththe Gnanasara Thera, who is currently remanded in custody, is brought to the Court of Appeal today (5). The Thera was arrested last Saturday (3), while a warrant ... Read More


Karan stamps his authority in Serengeti Rally as it ends Birdi-Huwel showdown

MOROGORO, Oct. 5 -- KENYAS Karan Patel emerged the overall winner of Serengeti Rally, the fourth and final round of this years African Rally Championship (ARC) concluded this evening in Morogoro. Nav... Read More


Dar Port climbs 105 places in the CPPI index from 360th to 255th position in 2025 rankings

DAR ES SALAAM, Oct. 5 -- THE Port of Dar es Salaam has climbed 105 places in the 2025 Container Port Performance Index (CPPI), rising from 360th position in 2024 to 255th, signalling improved efficien... Read More


there will be no military solution to West Asia war, says araghchi

Tehran, Oct. 5 -- Iran's top diplomat insisted on Sunday that there would be no military solution to the United States' war against the Islamic republic, with talks on ending the conflict apparently a... Read More