Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya meets Sri Lankans living in London
2026-05-22
Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya, on her official visit to the United Kingdom, told Sri Lankans living in London that despiteContinue Reading
Heavy rains : Traffic disrupted across Colombo, Gampaha, and Divulapitiya routes
2026-05-22
Traffic has been disrupted on several roads due to the heavy rains experienced in several parts of Sri Lanka today.Continue Reading
Adverse weather : At least 06 flights diverted from Katunayake to Mattala
2026-05-22
Several aircraft bound for the Bandaranaike International Airport in Katunayake were diverted to Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport due to prevailingContinue Reading
Weather Alert : Over 200 mm of rain expected in some parts of Sri Lanka today
2026-05-22
As the South-West monsoon is gradually establishing over Sri Lanka, the current rainy conditions over the south-western parts of theContinue Reading
Tea exports decline as Middle East crisis affects Sri Lanka
2026-05-21
Sri Lanka’s tea export earnings fell 17.3% year-on-year to $114.75 million in March, while exports to Iraq dropped 38% andContinue Reading
High blood pressure, heart attacks linked to common preservatives in food
2026-05-21
Common preservatives used in many store-bought foods to kill bacteria and mold were linked to a 29% greater risk ofContinue Reading
Harsha de Silva warns of forex market freeze amid collapse in confidence
2026-05-21
Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) MP Dr. Harsha de Silva has warned of a deepening breakdown in Sri Lanka’s foreign exchangeContinue Reading
‘Cockroach Party’ takes Indian politics by storm online
2026-05-21
A satirical online movement dubbed the “Cockroach Janta Party” (CJP) has rapidly gained attention in India, transforming a controversial remarkContinue Reading
Police recruitment application deadline extended
2026-05-21
Sri Lanka Police has announced that the closing date for applications to recruit Apprentice Police Constables, Women Police Constables, andContinue Reading
FSP moves Court of Appeal against passing coal losses on to public
2026-05-21
The Frontline Socialist Party (FSP) announced today that it has filed a case before the Court of Appeal seeking toContinue Reading
Mujibur asks: “Who leaked the info?” over 1,782 vehicle LCs before Gazette
2026-05-21
Opposition MP Mujibur Rahman today accused the government of corruption in connection with the President’s announcement of a surcharge onContinue Reading
Gaza flotilla : Sri Lanka expresses concern over Israeli Minister’s video
2026-05-21
The Government of Sri Lanka has expressed deep concern and profound distress over footage posted by Israeli Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir,Continue Reading
Police awareness notice on steps to take after mobile phone loss or theft
2026-05-21
Sri Lanka Police says complaints relating to the loss, misplacement, and theft of mobile phones are being received daily atContinue Reading
Sajith warns of risks ahead : Urges early IMF talks
2026-05-21
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa today called on the government to immediately begin negotiations for a successor programme with the InternationalContinue Reading
PM Harini meets UK Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper
2026-05-21
Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya, currently on an official visit to the United Kingdom to attend the 43rd Commonwealth of LearningContinue Reading
128 elephant deaths reported so far in 2026
2026-05-21
The Department of Wildlife Conservation says 128 elephant deaths have been recorded across Sri Lanka between January 1 and MayContinue Reading
Official CBSL rates : Major jump in USD, AUD, Pound, Riyal, Dirham
2026-05-21
The Sri Lankan Rupee continues its depreciation against the US Dollar, with the selling rate jumping by Rs. 11 toContinue Reading
Sri Lanka expects USD 700 Mn IMF disbursement on May 27 – Govt
2026-05-21
Deputy Minister of Finance Anil Jayantha Fernando told Parliament today (21) that Sri Lanka is expecting a significant inflow ofContinue Reading