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
Upto Rs. 75,000 in relief for ornamental fish farmers hit by cyclone
2026-05-20
A special discussion on resolving issues in Sri Lanka’s ornamental fish production and export sector and advancing the industry wasContinue Reading
Contract awarded for Rs. 819 Mn Malabe–Kaduwela Road upgrade
2026-05-20
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the awarding of a contract to improve a 5.56‑kilometre stretch of the Malabe–Kaduwela RoadContinue Reading
Sri Lanka to appoint expert committee to formulate Space Policy
2026-05-20
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved a resolution presented by the Minister of Science and Technology to appoint an expertContinue Reading
Cabinet approves collaboration agreement for Global Health Research Project at University of Jaffna
2026-05-20
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved a resolution enabling the University of Jaffna to join an international collaboration under theContinue 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
Supreme Court rules Transport Ministry Secretary violated senior official’s rights
2026-05-20
The Supreme Court has ruled that the Secretary to the Ministry of Transport, Highways, Ports and Civil Aviation violated theContinue Reading
FM Wang Yi on China-US Summit & Common Understandings
2026-05-19
Briefing by Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on China-U.S. Summit and Common Understandings 1. Chinese and American societies and theContinue Reading
Sri Lanka to introduce policy on Foreign Workers entering country
2026-05-19
The Government has decided to formulate an Inbound Labour Migration Policy for Sri Lanka aimed at regulating foreign workers enteringContinue Reading
Cabinet clears temporary 50% duty surcharge on vehicle imports
2026-05-19
Cabinet has approved the submission to Parliament of orders relating to a temporary 50% surcharge on Customs Import Duty imposedContinue Reading
PM Harini begins UK visit with University of Sussex address
2026-05-19
Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya says politics is not separate from development and shapes every decision made in governance. SheContinue Reading
SJB member says 4,000 vehicle LCs opened on May 15, alleges tax decision leaked
2026-05-19
Former Western Provincial Councilor SJB member Niroshan Padukka has alleged that insider information linked to a recent vehicle import taxContinue Reading
Vietnam donation to fund renovation of Colombo Public Library’s Vietnamese section
2026-05-19
The Embassy of Vietnam in Sri Lanka has pledged USD 50,000 towards the renovation of the Vietnamese section at theContinue Reading
“We will ensure another war never happens again” – President AKD
2026-05-19
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake stated that the present Government, having taken upon its shoulders the aspirations of all heroes whoContinue Reading
Son of Mango founder arrested over father’s death in Spain
2026-05-19
The son of the billionaire Mango founder, Isak Andic, who died in a fall from a cliff two years ago,Continue Reading
Vehicle number plate printing: DMT reveals timeline
2026-05-19
The Department of Motor Traffic (DMT) says vehicle number plate printing operations are expected to officially resume on or beforeContinue Reading
Standard Chartered to cut over 7,000 jobs amid expanded AI push
2026-05-19
Standard Chartered plans to cut more than 7,000 jobs over the next four years as it increasingly uses artificial intelligence.Continue Reading
Thailand to reduce visa-free stay period for tourists
2026-05-19
Thailand’s cabinet has approved a drastic reduction to its visa-free entry scheme for tourists from more than 90 countries. TheContinue Reading