News Local and Global in your language
Countries
WorldWide
WorldWide
Asia
China
India
Indonesia
Pakistan
Bangladesh
Philippines
Malaysia
Nepal
Afghanistan
Sri Lanka
Cambodia
Mongolia
Bhutan
Africa
Nigeria
Ethiopia
Kenya
Morocco
Ghana
Zambia
Europe
Russia
Germany
United Kingdom
France
Italy
Spain
Ukraine
Poland
Netherlands
Sweden
Belarus
Lithuania
Vatikan City
Oceania
Australia
New Zealand
Fiji
N America
United States
Mexico
Canada
Jamaica
Bermuda
S America
Brazil
Colombia
Argentina
Peru
Venezuela
Chile
26th of April 2018
Home
International
Sri Lanka
Economy
Moral Values
Health
Internet
Science
Bollywood
Entertainment
Life Style
Technology
Inventions
Automotive
Real Estate
Movies
Music
Television
Books
Fashion
Men
Women
Teen
Social Media
Stock Market
Forex
Travel
Design
Gadgets
Games
Sport
Horoscopes
Economy
Attention
Sorry, time for your news is expired.
Leave A Comment
More News
Latest English News -
Long-term agreement to purchase crude oil
2018-04-25 11:46:31
Cabinet has ratified a proposal by Ministry of Petroleum Resources Development to purchase crude oil under long term contracts. It will facilitate con
President urges CEB engineers not to strike
2018-04-25 11:35:03
President Maithripala Sirisena has instructed the Public Utilities Commission to implement the approved Long-term Electricity Generation Plan of 2018
UNP announces changes to top posts
2018-04-25 10:56:15
The United National Party has announced changes to the party hierarchy. The new changes are: General Secretary - Akila Viraj Kariyawasam Chairman - Ka
Husband kills wife, commits suicide
2018-04-25 06:47:37
A 51-year-old husband has killed his 53-year-old wife and committed suicide by hanging at Pelwatta in Buttala. Police said that the incident had occur
SLFP to be fully restructured
2018-04-25 05:48:37
The Sri Lanka Freedom Party Central Committee has decided to fully restructure the party targeting the victory of President Maithripala Sirisena at th
Sri Lanka rupee plunges to a new low
2018-04-25 05:42:35
The depreciation of Sri Lanka rupee against US dollar continues. The forex dealers said that the spot rate declined to 157.35 to 157.40 range as
Presidential Commission on SriLankan Airlines to start work
2018-04-25 05:23:17
The Presidential Commission which was appointed to look into the alleged malpractices and fraud at the SriLankan Airlines will start collecting eviden
Study finds Provincial Councils have over 1500 unusable vehicles
2018-04-25 05:22:03
A study conducted by the Ministry of Finance revealed that there are 15,946 vehicles in Provincial Councils and out of that 1,592 are not in a usable
WhatsApp banned for U-16 in EU
2018-04-25 04:59:00
Popular messaging service WhatsApp is banning under-16s from using its platform in the European Union. Users must currently be at least 13, but t
Charges served on Fmr. Deputy Minister
2018-04-25 04:52:22
Charges were served on former Deputy Minister Sarath Kumara Gunaratne and 6 others at the Colombo High Court today (Apr. 25). Thereafter, the sus
UNP backbenchers want a secret vote
2018-04-25 04:26:13
UNP backbenchers have proposed to party leader Prime Minister, Ranil Wickremesinghe that all positions in the party should be filled through a secret
Traffic disrupted on Colombo - Kandy main road
2018-04-25 03:45:25
Colombo - Kandy main road has been blocked for traffic from Kelaniya due to a demonstration carried out by undergraduates of Kelaniya University. Rea
Lanka Business Online
35-pct of 2017 budget promises near completion, 24-pct broken: Research
2018-04-25 06:31:56
Apr 25, 2018 (LBO) – Progress for the 2017 budget proposals tracked by Verité Research shows that almost a quarter of the budget promises
Central Bank rejects Bandula’s claim on lack of funds to pay off T-bonds
2018-04-25 05:46:50
Apr 25, 2018 (LBO) – Central Bank on Wednesday rejected the claim made by Parliamentarian Bandula Gunawardane on lack of funds the bank has to p
Sri Lanka rupee falls to record low
2018-04-25 05:00:42
Apr 25, 2018 (LBO) – Sri Lankan rupee has fallen to a fresh all-time low of 157.40 per dollar on Wednesday for a third straight session, pr
Galle Face Properties commence construction of Renuka Tower
2018-04-25 03:56:21
Apr 25, 2018 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s Renuka Holdings Group said its subsidiary, Galle Face Properties Limited had started construction work on
Cabinet approves purchasing crude oil at fixed price for 8 months
2018-04-25 02:56:43
Apr 25, 2018 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s Cabinet of Ministers have approved a proposal to purchase 7 million barrels of Murban crude oil at a fixe
Sri Lanka Foreign Minister attends Berlin Energy Transition Dialogue
2018-04-24 23:56:04
Minister of Foreign Affairs Tilak Marapana, attended the Berlin Energy Transition Dialogue (BETD), which commenced under the patronage of Federal Fore
China’s massive OBOR hub for Asia bullish on Sri Lanka FTA
2018-04-24 15:21:31
Apr 25, 2018 (LBO) – The South East Asian Gateway Province to mainland China’s ambitious One Belt-One Road (OBOR) initiative voiced i
NTB launch Open API Banking
2018-04-24 14:55:43
Apr 25, 2018 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s Nations Trust Bank has launched a API Banking Platform enabling clients to integrate the bank’
Johann encounters high altitude on 1st leg of his mission to scale Mt. Everest
2018-04-24 05:22:40
Eager to make his country proud, the brave son of Sri Lanka, Johann Peries has commenced his second attempt to scale Mount Everest. In the latest upda
LAUGFS excel at CMI management excellence awards
2018-04-24 01:36:14
Reinforcing the leadership force that drives LAUGFS, Lfinity – Chief Operating Officer (COO), Muditha Thebuwana and LAUGFS Gas – Deputy Ge
Sri Lanka inflation slows to 2.8-pct in March, lowest since April 2016
2018-04-23 09:04:45
Apr 23, 2018 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s headline inflation measured by National Consumer Price Index (NCPI) has decreased to 2.8 percent in March
Sri Lanka foreign reserves fall to USD7.3bn in March
2018-04-23 01:16:23
Apr 23, 2018 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s official reserves have dropped to 7,309.11 million US dollars in March from 7,914.33 million dollars in F
Trading Economics
Sri Lanka - Credit Rating
2018-04-14 20:00:00
Standard & Poor's credit rating for Sri Lanka stands at B+ with stable outlook. Moody's credit rating for Sri Lanka was last set at B1 with nega
Sri Lanka Standing Lending Facility Rate
2018-04-14 06:45:00
Lending Rate in Sri Lanka remained unchanged at 8.50 percent in April from 8.50 percent in April of 2018. Lending Rate in Sri Lanka averaged 10.58 per
Sri Lanka Cash Reserve Ratio
2018-04-14 06:40:00
Sri Lanka Cash Reserve Ratio was quoted at 7.50 percent on Friday April 13. Cash Reserve Ratio in Sri Lanka averaged 8.61 percent from 1999 until 2018
Sri Lanka Money Supply M1
2018-04-14 06:14:00
Money Supply M1 in Sri Lanka decreased to 773420 LKR Million in January from 793300 LKR Million in December of 2017. Money Supply M1 in Sri Lanka aver
Sri Lanka Three Month Interbank Rate
2018-04-14 06:12:00
Sri Lanka Three Month Interbank Rate was quoted at 10.02 percent on Friday April 13. Interbank Rate in Sri Lanka averaged 11.81 percent from 2000 unti
Sri Lanka Money Supply M2
2018-04-14 06:09:00
Money Supply M2 in Sri Lanka increased to 5739010 LKR Million in January from 5665310 LKR Million in December of 2017. Money Supply M2 in Sri Lanka av
Sri Lanka Tourist Arrivals
2018-04-13 09:29:00
Tourist Arrivals in Sri Lanka decreased to 233382 in March from 235618 in February of 2018. Tourist Arrivals in Sri Lanka averaged 47982.81 from 1977
Sri Lanka Balance of Trade
2018-04-12 09:53:00
Sri Lanka recorded a trade deficit of 1062 USD Million in February of 2018. Balance of Trade in Sri Lanka averaged -504.78 USD Million from 2003 until
Sri Lanka Exports
2018-04-12 09:50:00
Exports in Sri Lanka decreased to 916 USD Million in February from 965 USD Million in January of 2018. Exports in Sri Lanka averaged 724.60 USD Millio
Sri Lanka Imports
2018-04-12 09:49:00
Imports in Sri Lanka decreased to 1978 USD Million in February from 2014 USD Million in January of 2018. Imports in Sri Lanka averaged 1173.56 USD Mil
Sri Lanka Interest Rate
2018-04-11 10:20:00
The benchmark interest rate in Sri Lanka was last recorded at 7.25 percent. Interest Rate in Sri Lanka averaged 7.84 percent from 2003 until 2018, rea
Sri Lanka Gross Fixed Capital Formation
2018-04-07 06:15:00
Gross Fixed Capital Formation in Sri Lanka increased to 3502123.90 LKR Million in 2017 from 3263242.60 LKR Million in 2016. Gross Fixed Capital Format
Reuters: Business News
Boeing cruises past forecasts, sees no sign of cost trouble
2018-04-25 13:31:12
(Reuters) - Boeing Co's profit surged past Wall Street estimates in the first quarter and booming demand for commercial jets pushed the world's big
Volatile rouble encourages McDonald's to cook up Russian fries
2018-04-25 13:23:49
LIPETSK, Russia (Reuters) - French fries at McDonald's restaurants from Moscow to Murmansk will be Russian from now on, as the American fast-food cha
Trump, Apple CEO Cook to talk trade at White House
2018-04-25 13:21:59
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Donald Trump was set to meet with Apple Inc Chief Executive Officer Tim Cook to discuss trade issues on Wednesday as
Twitter trounces estimates as growth moves overseas
2018-04-25 12:53:26
(Reuters) - Twitter Inc reported its second profitable quarter on Wednesday and topped Wall Street estimates for revenue, profit and monthly active u
General Electric workers, shareholders protest at annual meeting
2018-04-25 12:46:59
IMPERIAL, Pennsylvania (Reuters) - General Electric CO employees and shareholders voiced frustration on Wednesday with the company's poor performanc
Comcast confirms $31 billion bid for Sky, sparking battle with Fox
2018-04-25 12:44:27
LONDON/NEW YORK (Reuters) - U.S. media group Comcast submitted a 22 billion pound($30.7 billion) bid for Sky on Wednesday, prompting the European pa
Chevron evacuates Venezuela executives following staff arrests
2018-04-25 12:37:12
(Reuters) - U.S. oil major Chevron Corp has evacuated executives from Venezuela after two of its workers were imprisoned over a contract dispute with
Nasdaq open to cryptocurrency exchange in future, says CEO
2018-04-25 12:23:20
(Reuters) - Nasdaq Inc is open to launching a cryptocurrency exchange in the future as the regulatory environment evolves, the head of the exchange o
Technology stocks hit as Wall Street turns lower
2018-04-25 12:19:18
(Reuters) - U.S. stock indexes swung between gains and losses on Wednesday, as Boeing's jump after upbeat results and outlook was negated by declines
Stocks slide for fifth day as U.S. 10-year yield tops 3 percent
2018-04-25 12:17:18
NEW YORK (Reuters) - A gauge of global equities was poised for its longest losing streak of the year on Wednesday as 10-year U.S. Treasury yields once
Shire willing to back $64 billion Takeda bid but market signals doubts
2018-04-25 03:54:26
LONDON/NEW YORK/TOKYO (Reuters) - Rare disease specialist Shire said on Wednesday it was willing to recommend a sweetened $64 billion offer from Japan
Hostile takeover? Daimler CEO says no fears about Chinese magnate Li Shufu
2018-04-25 03:52:37
BEIJING (Reuters) - German car maker Daimler AG's boss said on Wednesday there was no indication the firm's largest shareholder, Chinese auto magna
Sri Lanka News Updates at
Tuk Tuk Safari
2018-04-23 04:18:34
A group of 45 foreign tourists from New Zealand, Australia, the US, England and other countries is currently visiting the The post Tuk Tuk Safari appe
Cartoon of the day
2018-04-23 04:16:13
The post Cartoon of the day appeared first on Sri Lanka News Papers - News Headlines from Colombo.
Govt. to impress diplomats with tourist safety measures
2018-04-23 00:14:14
From left: Law & Order and Public Administration and Management Minister Ranjith Madduma Bandara and Tourism Development and Christian Religious T
Three persons to be in charge of Sirikotha
2018-04-22 23:49:34
United National Party (UNP) Headquarters is to be handed over to three persons who will be holding three major positions The post Three persons to be
Fuel pricing formula, an IMF condition – JO
2018-04-22 23:44:28
Joint Opposition (JO) spokesman Bandula Gunawardena, MP, yesterday alleged that the Sirisena-Wickremesinghe government was about to introduce a
Min. Musthapha against removing unauthorized buildings in Mirissa
2018-04-22 23:38:55
Minister of Provincial Councils and Local Government Faiszer Musthapha today opposed the Coastal Conservation Department’s decision to remove un
Elephant race in Homagama
2018-04-22 23:37:08
Mahouts are seen riding elephants passing the spectators during traditional games held to mark the Sinhala and Tamil New Year The post Elephant race i
Industry slams Govt
2018-04-22 23:32:16
By Leon Berenger The travel and hotel industry yesterday slammed the authorities for failing to stem the ‘Beach Boy’ menace The post Indus
Anusha to call it a day after Asian Games
2018-04-18 23:13:26
Boxer Anusha Kodithuwakku who broke the hoodoo to produce Sri Lanka’s first boxing medal in 68 years and maiden women’s The post Anusha to
NOC chief says athletes should be honed on overseas contests
2018-04-18 23:09:29
Following successful Commonwealth Games: Upbeat National Olympic Committee (NOC) of Sri Lanka chief Suresh Subramaniam has called for athletes to The
Ranil’s not suitable for post of Premier…
2018-04-17 23:27:26
Leader of the Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna, Member of Parliament Anura Kumara Dissanayake says Ranil Wickremesinghe is not suitable to hold The post Rani
Sri Lanka car registrations up in March, Wagon-R leads
2018-04-17 23:25:36
Sri Lanka’s vehicle purchases rose 6.5 percent in March 2018 from a year earlier, with car registration up 107 percent The post Sri Lanka car re
UN News Centre - Economic
At development financing forum, top UN officials urge breakaway from ‘short-termism’
2018-04-23 16:05:54
The United Nations will support countries’ path to sustainable development by brokering partnerships, pursuing innovative finance, leveraging re
A bio-based, reuse economy can feed the world and save the planet – UN agency
2018-04-20 16:59:43
Transforming pineapple skins into product packaging or using potato peels for fuel may sound far-fetched, but such innovations are gaining tracti
UN-sponsored group tightens controls on spread of crop-attacking pests
2018-04-18 16:09:33
With an estimated $220 billion of the global harvest lost to plant pests each year, the agency charged with fighting this scourge has adopted new stan
Upswing in global growth won’t last forever; IMF says world must prepare now for leaner times ahead
2018-04-17 16:36:56
While the world economy continues to show broad-based momentum, a new report released Tuesday by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) is warning
Global anxiety deepens over online data and privacy protection – UN agency
2018-04-16 17:41:41
Internet users worldwide are becoming more worried about their privacy online and many question the protections offered by Internet and social media c
Short-sighted investment endangers development progress for hundreds of millions of people – UN report
2018-04-13 17:19:34
While a moderate upturn in the world economy led to more development financing in 2017, a new United Nations report out Friday revealed that the
At Asian forum, UN chief calls for more equitable globalization, urgent action on climate change
2018-04-10 16:51:10
The world must act to spread the benefits of globalization more fairly while avoiding the perils of protectionism, the United Nations chief said on Tu
UN population forum urged to examine ways to protect people on the move, make cities work better
2018-04-09 17:07:53
A great migration of humanity into cities is under way, and with millions drawn to urban areas for the promise of a better life, the main United Natio
Global food price index rises for second consecutive month – UN agency
2018-04-05 10:09:11
Global food prices rose for the second consecutive month with the index for these commodities averaging 172.8 points in March, 1.1 per cent higher tha
Business leaders at UN forum challenged to invest in a more sustainable future for all
2018-04-04 17:48:47
Three years into the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, the United Nations continues brokering new partnerships between governments, the private
With a secure Liberia, country needs to focus on economic development – senior UN official
2018-03-29 20:58:38
With the entire country of Liberia secure, it is a good moment to move the focus from security to economic development, a senior United Nations offici
Facebook privacy debate shows most countries not ready for digital economy – UN
2018-03-28 19:00:45
Internet user growth is booming and with more people than ever purchasing goods and services online, protecting their privacy must be a top prior
BBC News - Business
Makeup makeover
2018-04-22 19:09:05
Australian entrepreneurship Jo Horgan turned a love of makeup into 87-strong chain of cosmetics stores.
Social media facing new UK laws
2018-04-22 09:35:07
The health secretary wants action from the sites on underage use, bullying and screen-time limits.
Korean Air 'nut rage' sisters step down
2018-04-22 08:14:21
The airline boss's daughters have lost their tempers in separate incidents that hit the headlines.
No-deal Brexit 'disastrous' for food firms
2018-04-22 05:55:41
Free trade with the EU post-Brexit is "crucial" for UK food and drink firms, says a committee of MPs.
Can you live in a plastic bottle house?
2018-04-21 22:05:18
The man building a four-storey castle out of recycled plastic bottles.
Brazilian saga
2018-04-21 19:55:45
Brazil's Odebrecht scandal is one of the biggest corporate corruption cases in history.
The master blender who is Scotch whisky's First Lady
2018-04-21 19:35:01
Rachel Barrie is a rarity in the world of Scotch whisky - a female master blender.
How whisky tasting 'plays a tune'
2018-04-21 19:34:38
A whisky master blender explains how she detects an orchestra of flavours and aromas in Scotland's national drink.
Three-way fight
2018-04-20 20:34:06
Once synonymous with cheap flights and pre-breakfast pints - is Stansted Airport about to become glamorous?
State pension gender gap 'narrowing too slowly'
2018-04-20 16:46:12
Men still receive an average of £28 more a week in state pension than women despite reforms, says Which?.
Six shops defying the High Street downturn
2018-04-20 16:46:00
It's not all doom and gloom for UK retailers: some are managing to buck the trend.
GDPR: Are you ready for the EU's huge data privacy shake-up?
2018-04-20 16:07:33
Organisations have just seven weeks to prepare for a major shake-up to EU data privacy laws.
Business News - UPI.com
Oil prices stuck on now-what questions
2018-04-24 10:24:28
Crude oil prices were searching for direction in early Tuesday trading as geopolitical risk tugged against potential risks on the demand side.
Shell holds tight to shale basin in Argentina
2018-04-24 09:59:12
The Vaca Muerta shale formation in Argentina has substantial growth potential remaining, Shell said Tuesday after it unloaded its downstream business.
Rheinmetall to provide air defense system to Asian nation
2018-04-24 09:40:41
An undisclosed Asian customer is set to receive Skyshield air defense systems from Rheinmetall in a deal worth more than $122 million.
High gas prices not yet crimping demand
2018-04-24 08:31:02
Higher retail gasoline prices in the United States aren't doing much yet to crimp demand, which is testing multi-year highs, a market reports find.
Weatherford takes a loss in the first quarter
2018-04-24 07:59:24
Following its industry peer, Schlumberger, oilfield services company Weatherford said its revenue for the first quarter was lower despite the robust m
U.S. exporting more oil, but that could change
2018-04-24 07:01:02
Market conditions are right for more U.S. oil exports, but that could change on seasonal factors and uncertainty about consumer demand, a market repor
Russia eyes free trade with Iran
2018-04-24 06:16:50
An interim agreement with Iran could open the trade doors with members of the Eurasian Economic Union over the next four years, Russia's prime minist
Minnesota clears path for Enbridge oil pipeline
2018-04-24 05:51:06
With certain conditions, a judge in Minnesota backed a plan by Canadian oil shipper Enbridge to replace an aging oil pipeline with a bigger one.
State Dept. approves $1.2B sale of helicopters, missiles to Mexico
2018-04-23 13:52:10
The State Department has approved a foreign military sale to Mexico of MH-60R Seahawk multi-mission helicopters, as well as missiles, radars and machi
HII tapped for maintenance, upgrade services on USS Theodore Roosevelt
2018-04-23 12:03:40
Huntington Ingalls was awarded a $12.4 million contract by the U.S. Navy for services on the USS Theodore Roosevelt, a Nimitz-class aircraft carrier.
Army taps AeroVironment for Switchblade missiles
2018-04-23 10:46:34
AeroVironment was awarded a contract by the U.S. Army to provide hardware and parts for Switchblade miniature aerial missile systems.
U.S. sanctions relief to Russia drags oil prices lower
2018-04-23 09:51:54
Relief measures from U.S. sanctions on Russia rippled across the commodities sector Monday, sending crude oil prices down more than 1 percent in early
Followers
Fans
Followers
Followers
Disclaimer and Notice
:WorldProNews.com is not the owner of these news or any information published on this site.