Indian all-rounder Vijay Shankar has announced his retirement from domestic cricket and the Indian Premier League (IPL), but is expectedContinue Reading The post Former Indian cricketer retires to play in Lanka Premier L

Police Spokesman F. U. Wootler said 21 alleged organised crime gang members deported from Dubai to Sri Lanka were broughtContinue Reading The post Dubai deports 21 wanted Sri Lankans appeared first on Newswire.

Former Sports Ministers Harin Fernando and Dayasiri Jayasekara have raised concerns over the recent changes to Sri Lanka Cricket’s nationalContinue Reading The post Former Sports Ministers allege new Cricket selection co

Former Sri Lanka Cricketer Sanath Jayasuriya has resigned from his role as Consultant to Sri Lanka Cricket’s High Performance Centre,Continue Reading The post Sanath Jayasuriya steps aside from Sri Lanka Cricket role app

The Polonnaruwa China-Sri Lanka Friendship National Nephrology Hospital has successfully carried out its first pediatric kidney transplant, hospital officials said.Continue Reading The post Polonnaruwa hospital successfu

The Catholic Council convened for discussions with government representatives on Thursday (21) for the first time in nine years. TheContinue Reading The post Catholic Council reconvenes after nine-years appeared first on

John Keells CG Auto (JKCG) has denied allegations that it had prior knowledge of the recent temporary surcharge imposed on imported motor vehicles and had established Letters of Credit (LCs) just before the relevant Gaze

The Anuradhapura Magistrate’s Court has ordered the release on bail of Atamasthanadhipathi Pallegama Hemarathana Thera, who is accused of sexual abuse of a minor girl.

A group of Hajj operators has lodged a formal complaint with the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption against the Department of Muslim Religious & Cultural Affairs and the Hajj Committee, allegi

The Public Authority of Civil Aviation announced Thursday that Arab and foreign airline flights will resume at Kuwait International Airport on a phased basis starting June 1, following the completion of repair and rehabi

Matara Chief Magistrate Chaturanga Eranga Dissanayake has issued a warrant for the arrest of former Minister Basil Rajapaksa.

Minister of Fisheries, Aquatic and Ocean Resources, Ramalingam Chandrasekar on Thursday (21), inspected the large vessel being constructed by CeynorContinue Reading The post Fisheries Minister inspects Ceynor vessel buil

Health and Mass Media Minister Nalinda Jayatissa says the successful use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the healthcare sector dependsContinue Reading The post Minister Nalinda says strong regulation vital for AI use

Sri Lanka's oil bill is expected to be significantly higher than expected in 2026, analysts say

A discussion with the Catholic Council was held on Thursday (21) afternoon at the Presidential Secretariat under the co-chairmanship of Minister of Science and Technology, Chrishantha Abeysena and Secretary to the Presid

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has decided to broaden the Women’s Emerging Nations Trophy, which was launched last year. Unlike the inaugural edition held in November 2025 that featured eight Associate teams, th

The telegraphic transfer rate for Sri Lanka’s rupee against the US dollar was 342.6799 buying, 353.1723 selling.

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake stated that the Government is planning to allocate LKR. 2,000 billion for capital expenditure in 2027,Continue Reading The post Treasury strengthened: President announces record Rs. 2,0

Italian Navy’s ITS GIOVANNI DELLE BANDE NERE, which arrived in Colombo (21 May 2026) on a replenishment visit, departed the island today (22 May). The Sri Lanka Navy bade a customary farewell to the departing ship in com

Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath met visiting Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of the US State Department Nicole Chulick and US EmbassyContinue Reading The post Foreign Minister meets senior US official to strengthen

Government denies leaking information for two private firms to open 4,000 LCs. Claimed only 1,762 LCs opened on May 15

The Department of Meteorology says the South-West monsoon is gradually establishing over the island, bringing more showers and strong winds to several parts of the country.

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake said that although certain parties are expressing views that the country may once again face an economic crisis similar to that of 2022, such a situation will by no means arise again.

Sri Lanka has declared itself open for investment, highlighting a reformed and stabilised economy with strong growth prospects and a structured pipeline of investment opportunities across multiple sectors. The message wa

"No Letters of Credit were established for BYD vehicles a day immediately prior to the relevant Gazette"

"The rupee is under tremendous pressure. And we don’t have clear answers nor plans,"

Urged against using undial

Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya met with Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey, Secretary-General of the Commonwealth of Nations, at Marlborough House in London on Thursday [21 May]. The meeting took place during the PM’s offic

Two-time Nascar Cup Series champion Kyle Busch has died, aged 41.

A 40-year-old father of two has been arrested by the Lidula Police on suspicion of impregnating a 13-year-old schoolgirl, authorities confirmed on Friday morning.

Market turnover was 2.17 billion rupees.

Bringing the total of bills sold this week to 67,337 million rupees.

Sri Lanka’s FX reserves fell by 7%, and is facing currency pressure

Fitch has subsequently withdrawn the rating.