Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has published a new map of areas in the Strait of Hormuz under the control of its navy, the Fars News Agency reports.
Health authorities have reported a surge in dengue cases across the country, with 12 dengue-related deaths recorded so far in 2026.
Three people have died after a suspected hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship in the Atlantic Ocean, the World Health Organization (WHO) has told the BBC.
Minister Bimal Rathnayake defended the appointment of Eran Wickramaratne as Chairman of the Cricket Restructuring Committee, while dismissing concerns over political differences and stressing the need for capable leaders
The President of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam and the General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam, Tô Lâm,Continue Reading The post Vietnam President Tô Lâm to undertake a two-day visit to Sri Lanka appeared
Nations Trust Bank PLC has completed the transfer of HSBC Sri Lanka’s retail banking business, bringing around 200,000 customer accountsContinue Reading The post NTB completes HSBC Sri Lanka retail business acquisition a
Listed companies with rubber exports likely to benefit from rising rubber prices and rupee depreciation
Sri Lanka has launched a pilot programme to enable online seat reservations for long-distance bus travel, Transport and Highways MinisterContinue Reading The post Sri Lanka tests online ticket booking platform for interc
Actor-turned-politician C. Joseph Vijay is likely to become the next Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, with his party Tamilaga VettriContinue Reading The post Below 118? What are Vijay’s options to become CM appeared first o
With the CPI(M)-led Left Democratic Front (LDF) losing Kerala Assembly elections, no Left government will be left in India for the first time in 50 years.
US authorities responded to reports of gunfire at about 9pm local time on Sunday at a gathering of young people near Arcadia Lake, Edmond Police Department spokesperson Emily Ward said.
A recent Alcohol and Drug Information Centre (ADIC) fact sheet has highlighted the growing economic and social consequences of not consistently increasing alcohol taxes over the past two years, pointing to rising consump
The Sri Lanka Public Health Inspectors’ Association announced that registration of dansalas for the upcoming Vesak and Poson festivals has commenced islandwide.
Sri Lanka and the Maldives today signed seven Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) covering a range of key sectors, following the official state ceremony to welcome Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu.
A routine boat trip turned into a scene of high tension recently when MP Ramanathan Archchuna reportedly refused to wear a mandatory life jacket, leading to a fierce confrontation with fellow passengers and boat operator
SriLankan Airlines is continuing to operate without permanent leadership in its top two positions, raising concerns over governance and strategicContinue Reading The post Over a year without CEO: SriLankan Airlines faces
Sri Lanka’s Deputy Minister of Economic Development Nishantha Jayaweera has sought to clarify confusion over a 20.5% Value Added TaxContinue Reading The post No increase: 20.5% VAT to replace VAT + SSCL for financial sec
They replace M D D Pieris and Ranee Jayamaha who completed their terms.
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa has extended congratulations to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) onContinue Reading The post Sajith congratulates Indian PM Modi and BJP on West
The Sri Lankan Rupee has changed slightly against the US Dollar today (04), compared to last Thursday. According to theContinue Reading The post CBSL rates: Rupee changes slightly against USD appeared first on Newswire.
The Congress has thanked the people of Kerala for what it termed a “thumping victory”. KPCC president Sunny Joseph saidContinue Reading The post Kerala elections : Congress-led UDF consolidates big lead appeared first o
Sri Lanka’s economy has not recovered since the 2019 currency crisis and subsequent International Monetary Fund (IMF) intervention, according toContinue Reading The post Sri Lanka’s economy “Never Recovered” after 2019 c
Several agreements including on defense, tourism and education cooperation.
Exploring the potential establishment of a Bank of Maldives
In line with the 2026 Vesak Poya Day, the ‘Swarnabhivandana 2026’ Sacred Relic Veneration ceremony, organized by the Sri Sudarshanarama Temple, Kiribathgoda under the guidance of the Chief incumbent of the temple, and th
Market turnover was 1.3 billion rupees.
The top half of the IPL 2026 points table is an utter logjam.Punjab Kings (PBKS), unbeaten through their first seven games, have now lost two in a row. And the team that beat them on Sunday night, Gujarat Titans (GT) hav
Sri Lanka's high oil dependency threatens its recovery from 2022 crisis
Varun Chakravarthy and Sunil Narine thrived on a slower-than-usual Hyderabad pitch to halt Sunrisers Hyderabad’s five-match winning streak in IPL 2026. Varun and Narine took five wickets between them to have SRH tumbling
This brings about 200,000 retail customer accounts under NTB
Bond yields were broadly steady across the yield curve.
Peshawar Zalmi were crowned PSL 2026 champions as they routed Hyderabad Kingsmen by five wickets on the back of Aaron Hardie’s all-round performance. Hardie’s career-best figures of 4 for 27 skittled Kingsmen for 129, an
WEATHER FORECAST FOR 04 MAY 2026 Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 04 May 2026 by the Department of Meteorology Misty conditions can be expected at some places in Central, Sabaragamuwa and Uva provinces and in Ampara district duri
Warm Weather Advisory Issued by the Natural Hazards Early Warning Centre Issued at 3.30 p.m. on 03 May 2026, valid for 04 May 2026. The Heat index, the temperature felt on human body is likely to increase up to ‘Caution
China has declared that China Petroleum and Chemical Corporation (SINOPEC) will not proceed with the USD 3.7 bn Hambantota oil refinery project unless a consensus could be reached on the percentage of the output that cou
The Sri Lanka Association of Divisional Secretaries and Assistant Divisional Secretaries (SLADA) has written to the Secretary to the President requesting the withdrawal of a decision to appoint “Clean Sri Lanka” coordina
The Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development has issued a Gazette notification, detailing amendments to the Value Added Tax (VAT) system, which are scheduled to come into effect from July 1, 2026. According
The National Dengue Control Unit has reported a total of 25,082 dengue cases across Sri Lanka during the four-month period, from January 1, 2026, raising continued concern over the spread of the disease. Community Health
"In the case of the current law, only banks are considered as creditors,"
"In the case of the current law, only banks are considered as creditors,"
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A renewed call for integrity, excellence and solidarity within the legal profession took centre stage at a women lawyers rsquo; gathering held in Hulftsdorp last week, where Supreme Court Justice Kumuduni Wickremasinghe
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While the Sri Lanka Navy assisted in bringing to shore an ailing member of the crew of a Chinese research vessel anchored in Sri Lanka rsquo;s Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ), the vessel will not be allowed into the countr
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lt;strong gt;By Ranjith Padmasiri nbsp; lt;/strong gt; Former Director General of the Land Reform Commission (LRC) Liyanage Padmasiri has acknowledged that a statement he made claiming Kandy District MP Chamindrani Kirie
Transparency International Sri Lanka (TISL) has welcomed Friday rsquo;s Supreme Court rsquo;s judgment which found that former Health Minister Keheliya Rambukwella and several former health officials had violated the fun