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The government has identified financial technology (fintech) and innovative entrepreneurship as key pillars in its drive to build a US$5 billion digital economy, Deputy Minister of Digital Economy Engineer Eranga Weeraratne said.…

A program to construct 237 new houses for families who lost their homes or were placed at high risk due to Cyclone Ditwah in the Badulla District is scheduled to commence tomorrow (7). The program, which will also provide Rs. 5 million…

The Indian Central Government today told the Supreme Court that India maintained good diplomatic relations with Sri Lanka and had no intention of reopening the 1974 and 1976 agreements governing Katchatheevu and maritime fishing rights,…

Smriti Mandhana has been named India's all-format women's captain on the same day Harmanpreet Kaur stepped down from the role after nearly a decade since she first took over. Mandhana - vice-captain to Harmanpreet for much of…

Lionel Messi brought the curtain down on his 21-year international career on Tuesday, bidding farewell to adoring Argentina fans in an emotional final appearance for the former world champions in Buenos Aires. In a perfectly…

Seven countries, including India, Germany and Qatar, are in the running to stage the 2036 Summer Olympics, the International Olympic Committee said on Tuesday. Hungary, Turkey, South Africa and South Korea complete the list of interested…

Over the past four years, the Pakistani government of Shehbaz Sharif has repeatedly highlighted one achievement above all others: economic stabilisation. Officials have argued that Pakistan was heading toward default and that difficult…

The government has provided significant relief to consumers despite advice from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to adjust domestic fuel prices in line with rising global prices amid the conflict in the Middle East, according to…

Sri Lanka’s javelin champion Rumesh Tharanga Pathirage has been nominated for the 2026 Men’s World Athlete of the Year award, following a standout season on the international athletics circuit. Pathirage is among 10 nominees announced by…

Three people in Sri Lanka die every day from breast cancer, according to the National Cancer Control Programme. Dr. Senaka Thalagala, the Director of the National Cancer Control Programme said around 6,000 new breast cancer…