Marking a significant milestone in the digital economy, the official announcement on the expansion of PayPal services in Sri Lanka was made on Saturday (16) morning at the Galle Face Hotel under the patronage of Prime Mi

WEATHER FORECAST FOR 17 MAY 2026 Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 17 May 2026 by the Department of Meteorology The low-pressure area located to the north of Sri Lanka is gradually weakening. Due to the influence of the above syst

ECONOMYNEXT –The recent sharp decline of the Sri Lanka Rupee (LKR) over the past month has reignited anxieties reminiscent of the 2022 financial collapse. The rupee has fallen more than 5 percent so far this year to a le

Colombo Additional Magistrate Lahiru Silva has directed Keselwatta Police to obtain and examine the telephone data records of a Grama Niladhari who issued certification documents for bail guarantors in a suspected bail-f

The death of Mr Kapila Chandrasena (KC), the former CEO of SriLankan Airlines, caused quite a stir in the country. A few politicians, particularly from the opposition, tried to take advantage of the confusion surrounding

Parliament is scheduled to meet from May 19 to 22, Acting Secretary-General of Parliament Hansa Abeyrathne said.The parliamentary agenda for the four sitting days was decided at the Committee on Parliamentary Business me

Colombo Chief Magistrate Asanga S. Bodaragama on Thursday ordered further arrests in the National Development Bank (NDB) fraud investigation, which is alleged to involve transactions amounting to around USD 42 million, d

PM backs move to boost digital economy Commercial Bank of Ceylon has taken a leading role in efforts to introduce PayPal to Sri Lanka, in a development welcomed by Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya as a boost to the

Senior Consultant Cancer Surgeon Dr Anuruddha Thewarapperuma on… In a timely and though-provoking session held at Apeksha Hospital, Senior Consultant Cancer Surgeon Dr. Anuruddha Thewarapperuma addressed one of the most

HNB Life PLC reported a strong start to the year for the three months ended 31 March 2026, continuing its growth trajectory following its recent rebranding and reinforcing its position as a leading life insurer in Sri La

SriLankan Airlines has issued a clarification regarding reports on two separate financial incidents involving a fraudulent payment linked to a compromised service provider email account in the UAE and the alleged misappr

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Police have recovered several tools and railway equipment from the residence of a suspect arrested over the train incident thatContinue Reading The post Kelaniya train incident: Railway tools recovered from suspect’s hom

Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa on Saturday criticized the government over its latest vehicle taxation policy, claiming that leaders who hadContinue Reading The post Sajith slams Govt over vehicle tax hike, recalls Rs

People’s Bank says an exchange rate error in one of its remittance systems resulted in certain customers receiving excess paymentsContinue Reading The post Sri Lanka state bank reports Rs 656 million loss from remittance

At least eight people were killed and 25 ​others injured after a ‌train collision triggered a fire that engulfed a public bus in ​Bangkok on Saturday, rescue officials ​and police said.

Former Foreign Minister Ali Sabry has backed the Sri Lankan government’s decision to impose a temporary 50% surcharge on vehicle import duties, calling it a “prudent and timely measure” to protect the country’s fragile f

A suspect has been arrested in connection with the train derailment near Wanawasala after investigations revealed that metal components had allegedly been removed from a railway switch point, railway authorities and Poli

NCPA Assures Protection and Justice for Minor Girl in Anuradhapura Abuse Case The National Child Protection Authority (NCPA) has said that it is closely monitoring investigations into the alleged child abuse incident inv

Sri Lankan universities and international health partners have joined forces to strengthen tobacco control and smoking cessation efforts in the country, with Health Deputy Minister Dr. Hansaka Wijeymuni highlighted that

The low-pressure area located northeast of Sri Lanka continues to persist and is being closely monitored for its behavior, development, and movement over the coming hours, the Meteorology Department said.

The President of the World Chess Federation (FIDE), Arkady Dvorkovich, arrived in Sri Lanka on Friday for a two-day official visit to attend the opening ceremony of the Commonwealth Chess Championship as the chief guest.

Deputy Finance Minister Anil Jayantha has dismissed claims that vehicle prices would increase by 150% following the government’s latest decision to impose additional taxes on vehicle imports, describing the reports as “c

Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu has confirmed the killing of a senior Islamic State (IS) leader in a joint-operation with the US.

The Indian nationals had "fraudulently altering invoices, payment details and signatures"

The amount transferred after receiving instructions via official email of Dubai agent: SriLankan

SriLankan Airlines has issued a clarification regarding two separate incidents involving fraudulent financial transactions linked to its operations in theContinue Reading The post AED 974,000 Payment Diversion, INR 22m F

A suspect has been arrested in connection with the train derailment near Wanawasala after investigations revealed that metal parts hadContinue Reading The post Suspect arrested over Wanawasala train derailment sabotage c

Total from the both frauds comes to more than US$500,000

Hilton Yala Resort marked Earth Week 2026 with a series of thoughtfully curated initiatives, bringing together guests and team membersContinue Reading The post Hilton Yala Resort Marks Earth Week 2026 with Purpose-Driven

Sri Lankan universities, healthcare professionals, policymakers, and global health organizations have joined forces to strengthen efforts to reduce tobacco useContinue Reading The post Sri Lanka steps up anti-smoking dri

Dr. Binod Chaudhary, Chairman of CG Corp Global and Nepal’s preeminent billionaire, shared profound insights on navigating the complexities ofContinue Reading The post Dr. Binod Chaudhary Champions Global Business Leader

According to the today’s (May 16th) latest weather analysis, the low-pressure area located northeast of the Sri Lanka, still persist.Continue Reading The post Advisory for the low pressure area in the vicinity of Sri Lan

New tax will not have an impact on market prices of vehicle, say deputy Finance Minister

After more than a decade of discussions, and week of speculation, the Government yesterday officially announced the launch of PayPal services in Sri Lanka, marking a significant development in the country’s digital econo

Revenue up, direct costs down in the quarter