Fuel import bill has jumped 112% in two months since the Middle East crisis: CBSL data

Batter V8shmi Gunaratne,   wristspinner Shashini Gimhani    and seamer Kavya Kavindi have been picked in Sri Lanka’s squad of 15 for the Women’s T20  World Cup in England starting on June 12. Chamari Athapaththu was name

Sri Lankans should not expect a reduction in fuel prices during the upcoming fuel price revision, Managing Director of the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC), Mayura Neththikumara said.

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake stated that the present Government did not come to power merely to somehow drag the countryContinue Reading The post President launches construction of Rambukkana–Galagedara stretch of

The government plans to recruit 13,600 nurses to the public health service between 2025 and 2029, with half of thatContinue Reading The post Government to recruit 15,000 nurses by 2029 appeared first on Newswire.

The Ministry of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education has issued guidelines to all Provincial Directors of Education on preventive measures against the spread of Enterovirus Meningitis, following instructi

The Sri Lankan Rupee recorded a sharp depreciation against the US Dollar today (29), with both buying and selling rates increasing by more than Rs. 4 compared to Wednesday’s exchange rates.

Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has announced a 15-member squad for the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026, which will beContinue Reading The post Sri Lanka womens T20 World cup squad announced appeared first on Newswire.

Minister of Fisheries, Aquatic and Ocean Resources Ramalingam Chandrasekar has instructed relevant authorities to expedite search operations for four fishermenContinue Reading The post Fisheries Minister orders accelerat

The Colombo High Court today fixed July 7, 2026, for the commencement of the trial in the case filed against Parliamentarian Namal Rajapaksa over the controversial Krrish transaction.

An Extraordinary Gazette Notification has been issued extending the state of public emergency in Sri Lanka, government sources said.

The Sri Lanka Cricket Selection Panel has named a 15-member squad for the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026, with all-rounder Chamari Athapaththu set to lead the side.

A Kenyan court has suspended US plans to open an Ebola quarantine facility for American citizens in the country that has sparked public concern about cross-border infection risks

Pakistan’s most famous cheerleader “Chacha Cricket” will retire this year. The third and final ODI between Pakistan and Australia in Lahore next week will be the last time he cheers for Pakistan at home, though he is hop

Sri Lanka has reiterated the importance of maintaining the Indian Ocean as a zone of peace, cooperation and shared prosperityContinue Reading The post Defence Secretary calls for Indian Ocean to remain a zone of peace ap

Rural women across the country are facing significant hardship due to the sharp increase in the price of feminine hygiene products, driven by taxation policies and ongoing economic pressures, the Doctors’ Trade Union All

The Ministerial Consultative Committee on Justice and National Integration has approved the regulation relating to the agreement between Sri Lanka and the Maldives on mutual legal assistance in criminal matters.

The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation has published its estimated pricing structure for imported refined petroleum products for the period of April 2026, based on data available up to April 30, 2026.

An unnamed company reportedly incurred a staggering $500 million bill in a single month after failing to place spending controlsContinue Reading The post Company racks up $500 million Claude AI bill after failing to set

The Ministry of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education has instructed all Provincial Directors of Education to raise awareness amongContinue Reading The post Education ministry issues guidelines to schools

After the payment of Rs 34-crore blood money, Abdul Rahim, a native of Kodampuzha in Ramanattukara near Kozhikode, Kerala, returnedContinue Reading The post Kerala man returns from Saudi Arabia after 20 years on death ro

The new Consulate General Office of Sri Lanka was officially opened in New Zealand’s capital, Wellington, on Thursday (28), strengtheningContinue Reading The post Sri Lanka opens new Consulate in Wellington appeared firs

The telegraphic transfer rate for Sri Lanka’s rupee against the US dollar was 325.00 buying, 334.00 selling.

Zimbabwe will host South Africa Women for a historic five-match T20I series at the Queens Sports Club in September. This will be South Africa’s first visit to the country and the first-ever T20I series between the two te

Market turnover was 7.38 billion rupees.

A Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB) bus travelling along the Monaragala–Siyambalanduwa main road overturned into a ditch today after veeringContinue Reading The post Passengers injured as SLTB bus overturns in Monaragala

The Sri Lanka Navy demonstrated its commitment to maritime safety by  assisting  to bring ashore an injured fisherman and rushing him for urgent medical attention on Thursday (28 May 2026) The fisherman was aboard a loca

Vegetables contributed highest in food category while transport in non-food items

"Continued engagement with the IMF programme remains critical to preserving macroeconomic stability

As a key component of the Government’s Digital Economy Plan aimed at enhancing the quality and efficiency of the public sector system, an awareness programme for coordinating executive officers of public institutions was

European Union–Sri Lanka Business Roundtable: Sri Lanka’s Role as a Regional Maritime and Logistics Hub

India’s top anti-crime agency has arrested the mother-in-law of an Indian woman whose death has sparked conflicting claims of murder and suicide. Twisha Sharma’s parents and siblings have alleged that she was tortured by

On a scorching afternoon in one of Delhi’s busiest markets, two different worlds exist side by side. One is inside brightly-lit, air-conditioned showrooms, where customers move slowly between racks of clothes, escaping t

People asked to report violations through the hotline 1913 or email [email protected].

Lionel Messi will play in a sixth World Cup as he captains holders Argentina at the 2026 tournament. The forward, who will turn 39 during the tournament, was named in Lionel Scaloni’s 26-man squad on Thursday after leadi

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lt;strong gt;By Damith Wickremasekera lt;/strong gt; Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged President Anura Kumara Dissanayake during a phone conversation this week to expedite the energy sector projects agreed upon b

lt;strong gt;By Kapila Bandara lt;/strong gt; Fertiliser companies and agrochemical suppliers have agreed to abide by regulated prices days ahead of the Yala paddy planting season, in a coordinated policy response to mit

lt;strong gt;By Ranjith Padmasiri nbsp; lt;/strong gt; Two opinions have emerged within the Attorney General rsquo;s Department regarding the University of Wolverhampton's response to the Criminal Investigation Departmen

lt;p style= quot;text-align: left; quot; align= quot;center quot; gt; lt;strong gt; lt;em gt;By S. Rubatheesan lt;/em gt; lt;/strong gt; lt;/p gt; lt;p style= quot;text-align: left; quot; gt;The government is set to dece

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

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

lt;p style= quot;text-align: left; quot; align= quot;center quot; gt;The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) has received ldquo;a couple of hundred rdquo; offers in response to an open call for proposals to supply fuel md

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

lt;strong gt;By Ranjith Padmasiri nbsp; nbsp; lt;/strong gt; Energy Minister Kumara Jayakody, who was indicted on corruption charges, was released on bail by the Colombo High Court on Friday after having his fingerprints

Motor Traffic Commissioner General Kamal Amerasinghe, who was arrested on Friday over a fraudulent vehicle‑registration case, has been remanded until tomorrow. He was taken into custody by the Financial Investigation Uni

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

lt;ul gt; lt;li gt; lt;strong gt;Appeal Court decides the lsquo;harm rsquo; that may result from release of lsquo;transaction level rsquo; nbsp; lt;/strong gt; lt;strong gt;information during 2015-2017 outweighs lsquo;pu

lt;p style= quot;text-align: left; quot; align= quot;center quot; gt; lt;strong gt;By Ranith Padmasiri lt;/strong gt; lt;/p gt; The Court of Appeal has set aside the acquittal of all accused in the assassination case of

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lt;strong gt;By Niranjala Ariyawansha nbsp; nbsp; lt;/strong gt; Although the war in West Asia will have a significant impact on the Sri Lankan economy both in the short as well as long-term, Sri Lanka can control the ec

lt;strong gt;Pix and text by Hiran Priyankara Jayasinghe nbsp; nbsp; lt;/strong gt; Large scale coconut industrialists are using the crisis in West Asia to exploit cottage level coconut husk industry traders the latter c

lt;strong gt; lt;em gt;Pix and text by K R Rajamanthri nbsp; nbsp; lt;/em gt; lt;/strong gt; A new ward is being constructed to serve communities in the Uva Paranagama area and parts of the Central Province, replacing th