CBSL introduces maximum loan value for gold collateral
2026-05-24
The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has issued new directions imposing a maximum loan-to-value (LTV) ratio of 70% forContinue Reading
CBSL cuts vehicle financing caps again from May 25
2026-05-24
The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has announced a fresh tightening of vehicle financing regulations, further reducing the maximumContinue Reading
Tuk-tuk driver held for allegedly fleecing tourists of Rs. 180,000
2026-05-24
A three-wheeler driver has been arrested after allegedly attempting to overcharge two foreign tourists visiting Colombo on a brief stopoverContinue Reading
Only USD 200 found from missing USD 2.5 million – Report
2026-05-24
Sri Lankan authorities have reportedly recovered only USD 200 from the missing USD 2.5 million that was transferred to scammersContinue Reading
“No one can stop AKD becoming President again in 2029″
2026-05-24
Minister Sunil Kumara Gamage says no one can stop President Anura Kumara Dissanayake from being re-elected in 2029, claiming theContinue Reading
Husband arrested over petrol attack on wife in Angoda
2026-05-24
Police have arrested a 41-year-old man in connection with an incident in which a woman was set on fire usingContinue Reading
Govt expands cervical cancer detection services with 18 new machines
2026-05-24
The Health Ministry says Sri Lanka’s State hospital system has been strengthened with 18 new Colposcopy machines aimed at improvingContinue Reading
Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath to visit Australia and New Zealand
2026-05-24
Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath will undertake official visits to New Zealand and Australia from May 26 to June 3 atContinue Reading
Suspect arrested over chain-snatching and motorcycle thefts in Colombo district
2026-05-24
A suspect wanted in connection with motorcycle thefts and the snatching of gold chains from women has been arrested inContinue Reading
FitsAir to launch Ahmedabad–Colombo direct flights from June
2026-05-24
Sri Lanka is expanding air connectivity with western India as part of efforts to boost tourism, with direct Ahmedabad–Colombo servicesContinue Reading
France bans Israeli minister Ben-Gvir over flotilla activist abuse
2026-05-24
France has banned Israel’s far-right National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir from entering its territory following footage showing him taunting detainedContinue Reading
Suspect arrested over double murder of elderly couple in Dickoya
2026-05-24
Police on Saturday arrested the suspect wanted over the double murder of an elderly couple inside a shop in DickoyaContinue Reading
Gunman shot dead by Secret Service near White House after opening fire
2026-05-24
A man was shot dead by US Secret Service officers after opening fire at a security checkpoint near the WhiteContinue Reading
10-year jail term quashed as Sri Lanka court acquits monk of abuse
2026-05-24
Sri Lanka’s Court of Appeal has overturned the conviction of a Buddhist monk sentenced to 10 years in prison forContinue Reading
Weather today: Fairly heavy falls 50 mm
2026-05-24
WEATHER FORECAST FOR 24 MAY 2026 Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 24 May 2026. South-West monsoon is gradually getting establishedContinue Reading
Tilvin Silva outlines reasons for Provincial Council Election delay
2026-05-24
JVP General Secretary Tilvin Silva says the Government expects to hold the Provincial Council Elections next year, if no furtherContinue Reading
Bimal says dollar rate expected to decline further
2026-05-24
Minister Bimal Ratnayake says the US dollar is expected to decline further against the Sri Lankan Rupee, expressing confidence thatContinue Reading
Marikkar predicts Rs. 150 increase in diesel prices
2026-05-24
Opposition MP S. M. Marikkar has claimed that the price of a litre of diesel could increase by Rs. 150Continue Reading