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
6 million plastic motor insurance cards to disappear under new digital move
2026-05-26
Sri Lanka has officially moved to a fully digital motor insurance card system, replacing traditional plastic cards issued by insuranceContinue Reading
Weather today: Increase in rainfall over southwestern parts
2026-05-26
WEATHER FORECAST FOR 26 MAY 2026 Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 26 May 2026. Southwest Monsoon is gradually establishing acrossContinue Reading
US launches fresh strikes on Iran on brink of peace deal
2026-05-26
United States forces launched a series of “defensive strikes” in Iran on Monday on the brink of a peace dealContinue Reading
Illegal cattle transport halted : Suspect arrested
2026-05-26
A 40-year-old man has been arrested in the Moonamale area of Kilinochchi for allegedly transporting 22 cattle illegally in aContinue Reading
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