Saudi Arabia announces $8 billion in financial support for Pakistan
Saudi Arabia announced on Thursday granting a financial support amounting to $8 billion to boost Pakistan’s economic stability.
This is in line with the directives...
Indian Vice President to make first bilateral visit to Sri Lanka
The Vice President of India, Shri C.P. Radhakrishnan, will visit Sri Lanka from 19 to 20 April 2026.
According to a statement from the Ministry...
Dollar rate today : Selling rate increases to Rs. 319
The Sri Lankan rupee has depreciated slightly against the US dollar across commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (17), compared to Thursday, with the...
Online bus seat reservation launched for Galle, Matara to Makumbura routes
The Ministry of Transport, Highways and Urban Development has introduced an online bus seat reservation system for passengers travelling from Matara and Galle to...
Trump: China “very happy” as Hormuz move unfolds
US President Donald Trump says China has agreed “not to send weapons to Iran”, after he wrote to President Xi Jinping asking him not...
PM highlights spirit of coexistence and fresh beginnings in New Year...
Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya, in her Sinhala and Tamil New Year message, called on the public to embrace unity, renewal and shared cultural values as...
President calls for unity and resilience in New Year message
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, in his Sinhala and Tamil New Year message, called on the public to uphold cultural values and work in unity...
Foreign remittances hit US$ 814.8m in March despite Middle East conflict
Foreign worker remittances to Sri Lanka amounted to US$ 814.8 million in March 2026, reflecting a 17.5% increase from US$ 693.3 million recorded in...
SLTB loses Rs. 20 mn daily over conductor irregularities: Minister Bimal
The Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB) is losing nearly Rs. 20 million each day due to fraudulent practices by bus conductors, Transport Minister Bimal...
Trump says US military to remain around Iran until deal is...
US President Donald Trump said all US ships, aircraft, and military personnel would stay in place in and around Iran until it fully complied...