Sri Lanka’s export earnings rise 1.6% in Q1 despite March decline
2026-04-24
Sri Lanka’s total exports, including both merchandise and services, reached US$ 1,467.31 million in March 2026, reflecting a year-on-year declineContinue Reading
NDB commissions Deloitte for forensic review into fraud incident
2026-04-24
National Development Bank PLC (NDB) has commissioned Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu India LLP to conduct a forensic review into the factsContinue Reading
Medical data of half a million Britons listed for sale on Chinese website
2026-04-24
The medical data of half a million volunteers to Biobank, the UK’s health information database, has been offered for saleContinue Reading
US offers up to $10 million reward targeting Southeast Asia scam-linked funds
2026-04-24
The U.S. Department of State has announced a reward of up to $10 million for information leading to the seizureContinue Reading
Coastal train services limited after train derailment
2026-04-24
Train services on the coastal line were severely disrupted this morning (24) after the Sagarika train, operating from Beliatta toContinue Reading
CMC marks New Year with Tree Planting Drive
2026-04-24
Eight Mee trees were planted along Sangaraja Mawatha in Colombo 10 by the Colombo Municipal Council (CMC), at 9:01 amContinue Reading
UAE launches ambitious AI‑driven government model
2026-04-24
Under the directives of President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the United Arab Emirates has unveiled a new governmentContinue Reading
Above 75 mm of rain expected in some parts of Sri Lanka today
2026-04-24
Showers or thundershowers will occur in most parts of Sri Lanka after 1.00 pm today (24), according to the DepartmentContinue Reading
India slams Trump’s ‘hellhole’ comment
2026-04-23
India has sharply criticised US President Donald Trump after he amplified remarks describing India as a “hellhole” in a repostContinue Reading
Watch: Powerful moment as Walk for Peace reaches Kandy mosque
2026-04-23
A powerful moment of unity unfolded in Kandy as the ongoing “Walk for Peace” reached a mosque in the cityContinue Reading
IN–SLN DIVEX 2026 underway in Colombo
2026-04-23
The fourth India–Sri Lanka Diving Exercise (DIVEX 2026), currently underway in Colombo, is reinforcing maritime cooperation and professional ties betweenContinue Reading
US forces board another Iran-linked vessel in tit-for-tat series of ship interdictions
2026-04-23
US forces boarded another “stateless” vessel linked to Iran, the US military said Thursday. The tanker was interdicted in theContinue Reading
Migrant worker remittances rise 26.5% in first quarter : SLBFE
2026-04-23
Remittances from migrant workers rose by 26.5% in the first quarter of 2026 compared to the same period last year,Continue Reading
ICC confirms crimes against humanity trial of ex-Philippine leader Duterte
2026-04-23
Judges at the International Criminal Court (ICC) have confirmed all three counts of murder as crimes against humanity against formerContinue Reading
COPF approves Port City duty-free rule changes, amendments to labour law exemptions
2026-04-23
The Committee on Public Finance has approved regulations published under the Colombo Port City Economic Commission Act No. 11 ofContinue Reading
Foreign job opportunities for retiring naval personnel reviewed
2026-04-23
Progress on facilitating foreign employment opportunities for retiring Sri Lanka Navy personnel in the shipping and marine sector was reviewedContinue Reading
“We are not aware”: SLC responds to reports of ExCo resignation request
2026-04-23
Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) says it is unaware of any move by the government to request the resignation of itsContinue Reading
Applications open for US Fulbright Visiting Scholar Awards
2026-04-23
The U.S. Embassy in Sri Lanka has announced that applications are now open for the Fulbright Visiting Scholar Awards. AccordingContinue Reading