Iran says deal with US not imminent
2026-05-25
Iran on Monday (25) said a deal with the United States was not imminent despite progress in ongoing negotiations, afterContinue Reading
WHO supports Sri Lanka in developing action plan on unsafe medical products
2026-05-25
The World Health Organization (WHO) has commenced a week-long mission in Sri Lanka to support the development of a NationalContinue Reading
Landslide warnings extended for six districts
2026-05-25
The National Building Research Organisation (NBRO) has extended Level 1 and Level 2 landslide warnings issued for 24 Divisional SecretariatContinue Reading
Northern Province Governor denies reports of Vesak dansal ban
2026-05-25
Nagalingam Vethanayahan, Governor of the Northern Province, has denied social media reports claiming that a ban had been imposed onContinue Reading
SLPP calls for removal of CIABOC Director General over alleged misconduct
2026-05-25
The Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) has called for the removal of the Director General of the Commission to InvestigateContinue Reading
‘More than a decade’: CPA raises concerns over continued delay in PC elections
2026-05-25
The Centre for Policy Alternatives (CPA) has expressed concern over the continued delay in holding Provincial Council elections, accusing successiveContinue Reading
Sri Lanka Test/ODI/T20I squads announced
2026-05-25
Sri Lanka records 9.87% growth in merchandise exports in April 2026
2026-05-25
Sri Lanka’s merchandise exports recorded strong growth in April 2026 despite mixed performances across major international markets, with exports toContinue Reading
Health ministry issues guidelines to curb spread of enteroviral meningitis
2026-05-25
The Epidemiology Unit of the Health Ministry has issued a special set of guidelines to all health sectors and institutionsContinue Reading
Women MPs appoint subcommittee on Anuradhapura child abuse case
2026-05-25
A subcommittee has been appointed by the Women Parliamentarians’ Caucus to oversee future legal proceedings related to the alleged childContinue Reading
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
Social Security Board launches mobile registration for pension schemes
2026-05-25
Sri Lanka Social Security Board says the public can now register for social security pension schemes through mobile phones fromContinue 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
CBSL rates: Sri Lankan Rupee appreciates sharply against US Dollar
2026-05-25
The Sri Lankan Rupee has appreciated significantly against the US Dollar today (May 25), compared to Friday. According to theContinue Reading
Shashi Weerawansa passport case fixed for July 24 hearing
2026-05-25
The Colombo Magistrate’s Court today fixed July 24 for the further trial of a case filed against Shashi Weerawansa, wifeContinue Reading
Special security plan in place for Hajj festival
2026-05-25
Sri Lanka Police said special security and traffic arrangements will be in place islandwide for the Hajj festival on MayContinue Reading
Central Bank of Sri Lanka warns against misleading economic claims
2026-05-25
The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has warned the public against misleading statements on money printing, money supply andContinue Reading
Blinded by the light pollution: Cities seek to restore night
2026-05-25
A streetlight right out in front of your house can make it easier to safely get in the door atContinue Reading