Fuel QR concession ends tomorrow
The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) says that the temporary concession allowing vehicle owners to obtain fuel without a QR code will expire at midnight...
Germany’s Iconic “Dream Ship” MS Amadea arrives in Sri Lanka
The flagship luxury passenger ship MS Amadea, operated by a German travel company, arrived at Galle Port today, bringing nearly 900 visitors to Sri...
Sri Lankan Ambassador presents Letters of Credence to President of Belarus
The Ambassador of Sri Lanka to the Russian Federation, with concurrent accreditation to the Republic of Belarus, Shobini Gunasekera, presented Letters of Credence to...
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...