Imported Milk Powder prices increased with immediate effect
2026-05-20
Prices of imported milk powder sold in the local market have been increased with immediate effect, milk powder importers confirmedContinue Reading
UN lowers forecast for global economic growth in 2026
2026-05-20
Responding to Middle East crises and rising oil prices, the United Nations on Tuesday lowered its forecast for global economicContinue Reading
Weather Alert : Above 50mm of rain expected in some parts of Sri Lanka
2026-05-20
As the South-West monsoon is gradually establishing over Sri Lanka, rain is expected in some areas today (20), according toContinue Reading
Secret TV & Radio Station Busted Near Ratmalana Airport; Foreign Nationals Arrested
2026-05-19
Police have raided an alleged illegal television and radio transmission centre operating secretly inside a high-security zone near the RatmalanaContinue Reading
Govt takes diplomatic steps after Sri Lankan in Gaza flotilla intercepted by Israel
2026-05-19
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has taken measures to ensure the safety and welfare of Sri Lankan national Sameera Mehboobdeen,Continue Reading
Govt explains Rupee pressure
2026-05-19
Deputy Finance Minister Anil Jayantha Fernando told Parliament today (19) that the recent depreciation pressure on the Sri Lankan RupeeContinue Reading
Govt says fuel QR code system to continue
2026-05-19
Sri Lanka will continue to enforce the QR code system for fuel distribution as part of measures to manage consumption,Continue Reading
Special traffic plan in Colombo for War Heroes commemoration
2026-05-19
A special traffic plan will be implemented in Colombo this afternoon (19) in view of the National War Heroes CommemorationContinue Reading
What’s happening to SL Rupee? CB Governor explains
2026-05-19
Sri Lanka’s economic growth outlook for 2026 remains uncertain due to changing global conditions and external shocks, Central Bank GovernorContinue Reading
JVP denies internal clash, says Sunday newspaper story was fabricated
2026-05-18
The Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) has strongly rejected claims published in the May 17 edition of a Sunday newspaper allegingContinue Reading
PM agrees to transfer Malwana property to UGC; Students to vacate
2026-05-18
The Inter‑University Students’ Federation (IUSF) announced that Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya has agreed to hand over the disputed land andContinue Reading
Sri Lanka marks 17 years since end of war
2026-05-18
Today (18) marks 17 years since Sri Lanka ended more than three decades of armed struggle with the Liberation TigersContinue Reading
Western Province Governor Hanif Yusoof Announces Plans to Leave Post
2026-05-17
Western Province Governor Hanif Yusoof said he had previously informed President Anura Kumara Dissanayake of his desire to stepContinue Reading
ICC representatives meet President AKD amid SLC Reform talks
2026-05-17
ICC representatives currently in Sri Lanka, including Imran Khwaja and Devajit Sakia, met President Anura Kumara Dissanayake in Colombo amidContinue Reading
Sri Lanka state bank reports Rs 656 million loss from remittance exchange rate error
2026-05-17
People’s Bank says an exchange rate error in one of its remittance systems resulted in certain customers receiving excess paymentsContinue Reading
AED 974,000 Payment Diversion, INR 22m Fraud: SriLankan Issues Clarification
2026-05-16
SriLankan Airlines has issued a clarification regarding two separate incidents involving fraudulent financial transactions linked to its operations in theContinue Reading
Vehicle importers warn of sharp price hikes after 50% surcharge
2026-05-16
The Vehicle Importers Association of Sri Lanka (VIASL) has cautioned that the Government’s newly‑imposed 50% surcharge on vehicle imports willContinue Reading
Sri Lanka imposes 50% surcharge on imported vehicles for three months
2026-05-16
The Ministry of Finance has announced a new tax measure imposing an additional 50 per cent levy on the existingContinue Reading