The Department of Meteorology has issued an ‘Amber’ advisory for heavy rainfall in several parts of the country, warning that showers exceeding 100 mm are likely in some areas.

Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa has been summoned to appear before Sri Lanka’s Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) on May 12 to provide a statement in connection with the Airbus dea

The All Ceylon Makkal Congress (ACMC) has officially suspended the party membership of the Deputy Mayor of the Kurunegala Municipal Council, Ashardeen Moinudeen, with immediate effect. The decision follows his arrest by

After months of intense challenges, emotional eliminations, and unforgettable culinary moments, MasterChef Sri Lanka is set to crown its first-ever winner this Saturday, May 9th at 8.00 p.m.

In the aftermath of devastating floods that displaced entire communities across the country, the Alliance Development Trust (ADT) has emergedContinue Reading The post ADT supports relief and recovery efforts across Sri L

In the aftermath of devastating floods that displaced entire communities across the country, the Alliance Development Trust (ADT) has emergedContinue Reading The post ADT supports relief and recovery efforts across Sri L

Secretary to the Ministry of Defence Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd) held bilateral discussions with Vietnam’s Deputy Prime MinisterContinue Reading The post Sri Lanka, Vietnam hold defence talks in Colombo a

Referring to the death of former Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of SriLankan Airlines Kapila Chandrasena, former External Affairs Minister Prof. G.L. Peiris who is actively involved in opposition politics said that irresp

The former Registrar of Welimada Magistrate’s Court who had been arrested by Welimada Police in connection with the alleged theft of case productions was produced before Welimada Magistrate R.A.C.P Amaratunga and remande

The regulator expects the latest price hike will affect only 5% of the users

Sri Lanka’s latest population census has delivered what appears to be a demographic shock. According to the 2024 Census of Population and Housing, the country’s fertility rate has fallen to just 1.3 children per woman—a

A herd of more than 20 wild elephants that raided the Kottukachchiya division has wreaked havoc, destroying houses and cultivated land. Villagers who expressed concern about the threat of wild elephants in the area, said

The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) has announced a decision to increase electricity tariffs by 18% for the second and third quarters of 2026.

Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has removed the controversial social media follower requirement for Icon and Star category players in theContinue Reading The post LPL removes Icon player social media follower rule after backlash

The Kurunegala Deputy Mayor M. Ashardeen Moinudeen, who was arrested by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or CorruptionContinue Reading The post Kurunegala Deputy Mayor Remanded ; ACMC Suspends Members

Sri Lanka’s official reserve assets fell below the US$ 7 billion mark again in April 2026, according to the latestContinue Reading The post Sri Lanka’s official reserves fall below US$ 7 billion appeared first on Newswir

Sri Lanka’s electricity regulator has approved an 18% tariff increase for high-consumption domestic users and several business-related sectors, with theContinue Reading The post Paying Rs. 17,000 for Electricity? Your bi

Moscow is urging the US and Bahrain to withdraw a draft resolution in the UN Security Council that calls on Iran to end its blockade in the Strait of Hormuz.

Due to the influence of the low-level atmospheric disturbance in the vicinity of Sri Lanka, Heavy falls above 100 mmContinue Reading The post High risk Heavy rain alert issued appeared first on Newswire.

The Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) Sri Lanka Professional Member Support Committee (SLPMSC) has announced its upcoming Members’ Fellowship NightContinue Reading The post Unwind and Connect: CIM Sri Lanka Announce

The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) has approved an 18% increase in electricity tariffs for consumers using aboveContinue Reading The post Electricity Prices Increased in Sri Lanka appeared first on News

European Union supports development of net-zero roadmap for Sri Lanka’s textile and apparel sector

Remittances rose 24.5% to US$3,062.8 million in the first four months of this year.

Marking a significant milestone in strengthening bilateral relations between Sri Lanka and Vietnam, the Sri Lanka– Vietnam Trade, Investment and Tourism Cooperation Forum was successfully held on Friday (08) at the Hilto

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has instructed officials to promptly identify and commence the projects required to resolve the drinking water issues that have become a major concern for the public. The President also

Tô Lâm, President of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam and General Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Vietnam and his delegation departed Sri Lanka on Friday (08) night from the Bandaranaike Int

United States ⁠President Donald Trump ⁠says ‌there will be a three-day ceasefire in ⁠the war between ⁠Russia and ⁠Ukraine. Posting on Truth Social on Friday, the US leader said the truce would last from ⁠Saturday to Mond

Warm Weather Advisory Issued by the Natural Hazards Early Warning Centre Issued at 3.30 p.m. on 08 May 2026, valid for 09 May 2026 The Heat index, the temperature felt on human body is likely to increase up to ‘Caution l

Kolkata Knight Riders picked up their fourth win on the trot, their spin bowlers (12-0-76-3) capturing Delhi Capitals in a vice-like grip and never letting go Finn Allen made sure that wouldn’t repeat in the second innin

WEATHER FORECAST FOR 09 MAY 2026 Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 09 May 2026 by the Department of Meteorology Misty conditions can be expected at some places in the Central, Sabaragamuwa and Uva provinces and in Kurunegala distr

Pakistan won the toss, but Bangladesh went on to win all three sessions. A majestic hundred from Bangladesh captain Najimul Hossain Shanto put his side in firm control at the end of the first day in Mirpur, finishing wit

Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) General Secretary, Sagara Kariyawasam, yesterday raised serious concerns over the death of former SriLankan Airlines CEO, Kapila Chandrasena, questioning whether the incident was a suic

The Supreme Court yesterday directed the petitioning party to take steps to reissue notice to former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa, who has been named as a respondent in a Fundamental Rights (FR) petition. The petition ha

Visiting Vietnamese President Tô Lâm addressing Sri Lanka’s Parliament yesterday shared lessons from the country’s transformation into an economic miracle.

In a March affidavit Kapila Chandrasena said he was threatened to "be forced to hang"

Rupee depreciated further

Market turnover was 4 billion rupees.

Research vessel Dr Fridtjof Nansen completes marine scientific survey in Sri Lankan waters and departs Colombo

The proposed debentures will mature in five years and will be listed on the Colombo Stock Exchange.

"To demonstrate that Colombo Port City can be a supplementary zone of investment"

Includes cooperation in police training