Sri Lanka, Belarus explore new trade and tourism partnerships
2026-05-15
Sri Lanka and Belarus moved to deepen economic ties during a Business Round Table organized by the Belarus National ExportContinue Reading
Dollar rate today : Selling rate edges towards Rs. 332
2026-05-15
The Sri Lankan rupee has depreciated further against the US dollar across commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (15), comparedContinue Reading
Lanka Metro Transit updates routes with new stops from today
2026-05-15
Lanka Metro Transit has introduced updated route services with newly added stops, effective from today (15), to improve daily travelContinue Reading
IMF says committed to support Sri Lanka, amid fuel subsidy questions
2026-05-15
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has said that the completion of Sri Lanka’s combined Fifth and Sixth reviews under itsContinue Reading
Legal action filed against Marawila traders for selling rice above MRP
2026-05-15
The Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) has filed strict legal action against traders in Marawila who were found selling Samba riceContinue Reading
KOICA hands over key water supply and sanitation facilities to Nuwara Eliya
2026-05-15
The Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) handed over three vital water and sanitation facilities to the Nuwara Eliya Municipal CouncilContinue Reading
Sri Lanka marks new phase in digital payments with PayPal launch
2026-05-15
Sri Lanka’s banking sector marked a major step in digital payments today with the announcement of a nationwide PayPal launch,Continue Reading
21 major reservoirs spilling across Sri Lanka amid heavy rains
2026-05-15
21 major reservoirs and more than 19 medium-scale reservoirs across the country are currently spilling, the Irrigation Department said. AccordingContinue Reading
17 foreign nationals arrested in Sri Lanka for visa violations
2026-05-15
Sri Lanka Police have arrested 17 foreign nationals in two separate raids this week for allegedly staying in the countryContinue Reading
Friday: Met Department warns of further heavy showers
2026-05-15
The highest rainfall in the last 24 hours, as of 09.30 am today (15), has been reported in the PenrithContinue Reading
U.S. set to drop charges against Indian billionaire Adani accused of fraud
2026-05-15
US authorities plan to drop fraud charges against Indian billionaire Gautam Adani, which were first unveiled in 2024, according toContinue Reading
Latvia’s PM resigns in fallout over stray Ukrainian drones
2026-05-15
Latvian Prime Minister Evika Silina on Thursday said she was resigning in response to her coalition government breaking up. “IContinue Reading
Labour MP warns about bots run from Sri Lanka to divide British people
2026-05-15
Labour MP Claire Hughes has raised alarm over a Facebook account allegedly operated from Sri Lanka that is producing AI‑generatedContinue Reading
Irrigation Department warns of minor flood risk in Kuda Ganga
2026-05-15
The Irrigation Department has warned of a possible minor flood situation in low‑lying areas of the Kuda Ganga and MaguruContinue Reading
Adverse Weather : Death toll increases to two in Sri Lanka
2026-05-15
The death toll due to adverse weather conditions in Sri Lanka has increased to two, as of 06.00 am todayContinue Reading
Low-pressure area : Above 150mm of rain expected in some areas today
2026-05-15
The low-pressure area, located northeast of Sri Lanka, still persists, and the system is expected to move away from SriContinue Reading
WSO2 Founder and CEO Dr. Sanjiva Weerawarana to step down as CEO
2026-05-14
WSO2 has announced that its Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Sanjiva Weerawarana, will step down from his role asContinue Reading
Sri Lanka, Belarus sign Air Services Agreement to boost connectivity
2026-05-14
Sri Lanka and Belarus have signed a bilateral Air Services Agreement aimed at enhancing air connectivity between the two countries. Continue Reading