Sri Lanka to open new High Commission in Wellington during FM Vijitha’s visit
2026-05-25
Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath has commenced an official visit to New Zealand and Australia from May 26 to June 3,Continue Reading
Sri Lanka exports reach US$ 5.7 bn in first 4 months despite declining apparel, tea exports
2026-05-25
Sri Lanka’s total exports surpassed US$ 5.7 billion during the first four months of 2026, recording steady growth despite challengingContinue Reading
“If given today, we’ll do it today”: Dilith says ready to lead country
2026-05-25
MP Dilith Jayaweera says he is prepared to take over the country “even today” if the opportunity arises, claiming thatContinue Reading
UK backlash after boys convicted of teen rape avoid jail time
2026-05-25
British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has described as “appalling” a case in which three teenage boys convicted of rapingContinue Reading
Police issue clarification on temporary vehicle number plates
2026-05-25
Legal action is being taken only against vehicles displaying distorted or non-compliant temporary number plates amid the ongoing shortage ofContinue Reading
Sri Lanka to offer free tourist ETA for 40 countries from May 25
2026-05-25
Sri Lanka will grant free tourist visas for nationals of 40 countries from 25 May 2026, according to a circularContinue Reading
10 injured after Cathay Pacific flight hit by severe turbulence
2026-05-25
Cathay Pacific has confirmed that one of its flights from Australia to Hong Kong encountered severe turbulence, leaving 10 peopleContinue Reading
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
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
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