Iran says it shot down US MQ-9 drone after airspace violation
2026-05-26
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) says it has shot down a US MQ-9 Reaper drone after it allegedly violatedContinue Reading
Customs using Rs. 351.17 per dollar despite lower market rate: Free Lawyers
2026-05-26
The Free Lawyers organization has raised concerns over the exchange rate being used by the Sri Lanka Customs Department, claimingContinue Reading
What caused the sudden turnaround in the Rupee?
2026-05-26
Advocata Institute CEO Dhananath Fernando says the recent depreciation of the Sri Lankan Rupee against the US Dollar has begunContinue Reading
12-hour water cut in Mahara, Gampaha tomorrow
2026-05-26
The National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) says a 12-hour water cut will be imposed in the Mahara andContinue Reading
CBSL says interest rate hike aimed at easing inflation risks, impact on economy
2026-05-26
The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has stepped in with “small interventions” to counter excessive demand due to marketContinue Reading
Pope urges ‘disarming’ of AI, says it helps normalize war
2026-05-26
Pope Leo XIV used his first major manifesto, published Monday, to urge governments to “disarm” artificial intelligence and be guidedContinue Reading
CBSL rates: Sri Lankan rupee surges against US Dollar
2026-05-26
The Sri Lankan Rupee has appreciated significantly against the US Dollar today (May 26), compared to Monday. According to theContinue Reading
Sajith Premadasa flags economic risks, questions usable foreign reserves
2026-05-26
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa has warned that Sri Lanka is facing significant economic risks, accusing the government of misleading theContinue Reading
UK aviation regulator warns over rising risks from power banks on flights
2026-05-26
The UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has warned that power banks are increasingly causing serious safety issues on flights worldwide,Continue Reading
Unsafe historic Halaba Bridge in Badulla to be urgently restored
2026-05-26
Authorities have taken steps to expedite the restoration of the historic Halaba Bridge, which connects the Hali Ela and UvaContinue Reading
Shreyas Iyer’s sister responds to trolling after Punjab Kings’ IPL exit
2026-05-26
Shresta Iyer, sister of cricketer Shreyas Iyer, has responded after facing heavy online trolling following Punjab Kings’ elimination from IPLContinue Reading
Colombo HC postpones corruption case decisions against Sarana Gunawardena
2026-05-26
The Colombo High Court has postponed until June 9 the delivery of judgments in four cases filed by the CommissionContinue Reading
Sydney cancels drone shows after 89 drones plunge into harbour
2026-05-26
About 90 drones have plummeted from the sky and plunged into Sydney’s Darling Harbour during an aerial drone show, promptingContinue Reading
Today’s Dollar rate: Rupee strengthens as USD selling rate drops further
2026-05-26
The Sri Lankan Rupee appreciated today (26) against the US Dollar, compared to Monday, with commercial banks lowering the sellingContinue Reading
CAASL warns of fake social media reports
2026-05-26
The Civil Aviation Authority of Sri Lanka (CAASL) has warned the public about fake and misleading information being circulated onContinue Reading
AG to file indictments against Ex-IGP Deshabandu within a month
2026-05-26
The Attorney General has informed the Supreme Court that indictments are expected to be filed within one month against formerContinue Reading
CMC faces case over Rs. 1,034 Mn VAT default
2026-05-26
Legal action has been sought against the Colombo Municipal Council (CMC) over the alleged non-payment of VAT, Lankadeepa newspaper reported.Continue Reading
Sri Lanka Central Bank raises key interest rates
2026-05-26
Sri Lanka’s Central Bank has increased the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) by 100 basis points to 8.75%, citing rising inflationaryContinue Reading