Sri Lanka’s tax revenue tops Rs. 1 trillion by mid-May
2026-05-21
The Inland Revenue Department (IRD) has announced that it has surpassed the Rs. 1 trillion tax revenue milestone, recordingContinue Reading
Health Ministry urges Vesak Dansals to serve tea, coffee over soft drinks
2026-05-21
The Health Ministry has urged organisers of Vesak Dansals to prioritise hot beverages such as tea and coffee instead ofContinue 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
Pharmacy caught selling expired medicines with altered prices
2026-05-21
A pharmacy located on Dambethenna Road in Haputale has been found selling expired medicines and allegedly altering prices, following aContinue Reading
Sri Lanka Police announce special security programme for Vesak week
2026-05-21
Sri Lanka Police will implement a special security programme throughout Vesak week to ensure that the public can observe religiousContinue 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
Train services limited on Kelani Valley Line due to repair work
2026-05-21
Sri Lanka Railways has announced temporary changes to train operations on the Kelani Valley line as essential repair work isContinue Reading
Dollar rate today : Selling rate crosses Rs. 350
2026-05-21
The Sri Lankan rupee has depreciated further against the US dollar across commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (21), comparedContinue Reading
42 paintings missing from National Art Gallery, minister tells Parliament
2026-05-21
Minister of Buddhasasana, Religious and Cultural Affairs Hiniduma Sunil Senevi revealed in Parliament today that 42 ancient paintings at theContinue Reading
Deputy Finance Minister refutes 4,000 vehicle import LC claim
2026-05-21
Deputy Minister of Finance Anil Jayantha Fernando has dismissed opposition allegations that Letters of Credit (LCs) were opened for 4,000Continue Reading
Strait of Hormuz closure could trigger severe food price crisis, FAO warns
2026-05-21
The closure of the Strait of Hormuz is not a temporary shipping disruption but the beginning of a systemic agrifoodContinue Reading
Assets frozen as Borella couple held over drug-linked funds
2026-05-21
A married couple from Borella has been arrested by the Illegal Assets Investigation Division in connection with long‑running drug traffickingContinue Reading