Sri Lanka began a fresh austerity drive Monday, freezing government recruitment as new taxes and higher electricity prices kicked in with authorities trying to...
JANUARY
1 January
Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva sworn in as president of Brazil
Japan takes over G7 presidency
Croatia adopts the euro as its currency
Sweden assumes European Council presidency
3 January
First of...
Crowds of people are gathering in the Brazilian capital, Brasilia, ahead of the inauguration of Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva as president.
The veteran left-wing...
In recent months, there have been some high-level visits to the North by diplomats based in Colombo–particularly, those from the Chinese Embassy.
When one considers...
Sri Lankan stocks lost over 30 percent in 2022, according to the latest data from the Colombo Stock Exchange.
Stock traders, speaking to local media,...
The National Dangerous Drugs Control Board says nearly 120,000 people use heroin in Sri Lanka.
Chairman Shakya Nanayakkara revealed that nearly 400,000 people use marijuana.
He...
