Man arrested with 3,000 narcotic pills in Galle raid
A suspect was arrested in Galle on Friday (05) with nearly 3,000 narcotic pills, including Tramadol and Pregabalin, along with Rs. 125,000 in cash...
Weather: Heavy rain, strong winds in several areas
The Department of Meteorology says showers or thundershowers will occur at times in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, and North-Western provinces, as well as in the...
Slight increase in Sri Lankan official reserve assets
Sri Lanka’s official reserve assets increased by 1.6% in May 2026, reaching USD 6.873 billion, according to the latest data released by the Central...
Chartered Institute of Media Professionals Bill gazetted
The Government has gazetted the Chartered Institute of Media Professionals of Sri Lanka Bill, seeking to establish a professional body aimed at introducing and...
ISS astronauts return to routine operations after evacuation alert
Astronauts onboard the International Space Station have been told to return to normal duties after previously being on evacuation alert due to a worsening...
Heavy rain alert issued for 9 districts
Due to the active Southwest Monsoon conditions, the showery weather over the southwestern parts of the country is expected to continue. Heavy showers or above...
Ireland bans two Israeli ministers from entering country
Ireland has announced a ban on Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir and Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich from entering the country, citing their...
Sri Lankan Disability Rights activist invited to address UN Conference
Sri Lankan disability rights advocate Nilshani De Silva has been selected to represent Sri Lanka at the 19th Session of the Conference of States...
Financial system remains resilient despite global pressures, says Central Bank
Sri Lanka’s financial system remained resilient during the first quarter of 2026 despite heightened tensions in the Middle East, exchange rate volatility and growing...
Sri Lanka sees Strong Growth in Overseas Worker Earnings
Sri Lanka received US$ 847 million in workers’ remittances in May 2026, marking a significant increase compared to US$ 767.9 million recorded in April...
