Govt targets $18 billion exports by 2025 despite setbacks
The government remains optimistic about reaching its 2025 export target of USD 18 billion and building a USD 300 billion economy by 2030, despite setbacks from recent natural disasters, according to Ministry of Industries and Entrepreneur Development Secretary Thilaka Jayasundara….
Trump warns Iran against rebuilding nuclear program
Donald Trump on Monday intimated at further Israeli or US strikes on Iran if the country tried to rebuild its nuclear weapons facilities. “Now I hear that Iran is trying to build up again,” Trump told reporters at his Mar-a-Lago…
Cyclone Ditwah causes Rs. 21 billion loss to health sector
Sri Lanka’s national health system has suffered an estimated loss of around Rs. 21 billion due to the impact of Cyclone Ditwah, according to Minister of Health and Mass Media Nalinda Jayatissa. Speaking at a ceremony held at the ministry,…
Six new spider species endemic to Sri Lanka discovered
Image via Company of Environment Sri Lankan researchers have identified six new spider species endemic to the island following several years of fieldwork in largely unexplored forest habitats. The discovery was made by Sri Lankan arachnologists Naruwan Dayananda and…
Bangladesh’s first female PM Khaleda Zia dies at 80
Khaleda Zia, who served as prime minister of Bangladesh for three terms, died on Tuesday morning at the age of 80. Zia and her Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) were once hailed for playing a crucial role in transitioning the South…
Weather : Showers in several districts today
Showers are expected throughout the day in several areas, the Department of Meteorology said, forecasting rainfall across Northern, Eastern and Uva provinces, as well as in the Matale, Nuwara-Eliya and Polonnaruwa districts. Fairly heavy rainfall exceeding 50 mm is likely…
Apple issues urgent notice to all 1.8bn iPhone users
Apple has issued an urgent security advisory urging iPhone users to update their devices after identifying two serious software vulnerabilities that were exploited in what the company described as “extremely sophisticated” attacks. In a security bulletin released this week, Apple…
Ukraine denies drone attack on Putin’s residence
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Monday denied Russian claims that Ukraine launched a drone attack on one of Russian President Vladimir Putin’s residences, accusing Moscow of spreading false information to undermine peace efforts. Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov claimed that…
Maliban Biscuit Manufactories Partners Yevan David as Sri Lanka Enters FIA Formula 3 History
Maliban Biscuit Manufactories, Sri Lanka’s most loved biscuit brand with over 70 years of heritage, has announced a partnership with rising motorsport talent Yevan David, as he prepares to compete on the international stage in the 2026 FIA Formula 3…
Pelwatte Dairy Powers the Royal-Thomian Water Polo Rivalry with Platinum Sponsorship of the 32nd Hayman Trophy
Pelwatte Dairy Industries Ltd., Sri Lanka’s leading 100% local dairy brand, has partnered with the renowned Royal–Thomian Water Polo Encounter as the Platinum Sponsor of the 32nd Hayman Trophy. This milestone highlights Pelwatte’s dedication to supporting the nation’s youth, promoting…