Above 50 mm of rain expected in some parts of Sri Lanka today
Showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in most parts of Sri Lanka after 2.00 pm today (18), according to the Department of Meteorology. As such, fairly heavy showers above 50 mm can be expected at some places in…
Online businesses, courier services to be registered – Trade Minister
The government will introduce a registration system for online businesses and courier service providers, Trade Minister Wasantha Samarasinghe announced. Speaking at an event held in line with World Consumer Rights Day, the Minister said the move is aimed at protecting…
Sri Lanka’s macrofinancial conditions improve in 2025, risks persist : CBSL
Sri Lanka’s domestic macrofinancial conditions strengthened further in 2025, supporting continued credit expansion, though external vulnerabilities remained a concern, according to the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL). Credit growth accelerated significantly, with banks and Finance Companies (FCs) expanding lending,…
G.C.E. A/L examination results : New Update
The 2025 G.C.E. Advanced Level (A/L) examination results will be released before the upcoming Sinhala and Tamil New Year, Commissioner General of Examinations Indika Kumari Liyanage said. She stated that the necessary processes for releasing the results are currently nearing…
Health unions demand Holiday allowance for working on Wednesday
Health sector trade unions have raised concerns over the government’s recent measures, calling for holiday allowances and a dedicated fuel quota to maintain essential services. Co-convener of the Health Services Trade Union Alliance, Ravi Kumudesh, said health workers required proper…
Sri Lanka launches dedicated fuel portal for tourism sector
Sri Lanka has launched a dedicated online portal to ensure uninterrupted fuel supply for the tourism sector, as authorities move to address rising demand amid concerns linked to the Middle East crisis. According to a communiqué issued by the Ministry…
Trump after NATO rejects support: “We are the greatest country — we don’t need the help of anyone”
United States President Donald Trump said the US does not need support from its allies after several NATO countries indicated they would not take part in a military operation targeting Iran. In a social media post on Tuesday, Trump said…
10 US-donated Sea Ranger helicopters head to Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka is set to receive 10 TH-57 Sea Ranger helicopters from the United States, in a move expected to enhance the operational capacity of the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF). The helicopters departed from Port Mobile, Alabama, on March…
Big boost for Sri Lanka tourism as British Airways confirms new route
British Airways has announced the launch of direct flights between London Gatwick and Colombo, marking a significant boost for Sri Lanka’s tourism sector ahead of the winter 2026 season. The airline confirmed that flights to Colombo will commence on October…
Verité proposes 3-point plan to cut fuel queues
Dr. Nishan de Mel, Executive Director of Verité Research, has proposed three practical measures to reduce fuel queues and save time, while maintaining the current total fuel allocation. Presenting the recommendations, Dr. de Mel said the focus should be on…