Above 75 mm of rain expected in several areas today
The low-level atmospheric disturbance persists to the East of Sri Lanka, leading to showers in several areas today, according to the Department of Meteorology. Showers or thundershowers will occur at times in the Northern, North-central and Eastern provinces. Heavy falls…
Sri Lanka 2026 School Exam Calendar announced
Sri Lanka’s Department of Examinations has announced the schedule for school examinations to be held in 2026. According to the timetable, the 2025 GCE Ordinary Level Examination will be held from February 17 to February 26, 2026. The Grade 5…
Tourism and remittances drive Sri Lanka’s external inflows higher in 2025
Sri Lanka’s tourism and worker remittance inflows posted strong growth in October 2025, reflecting continued recovery in both sectors, official data showed. Tourist arrivals rose to 165,193 in October 2025, up from 135,907 in the same month last year —…
Sri Lanka rupee down 4.1% year-to-date as of Nov 14
Sri Lanka rupee down 4.1% so far this year, according to the Central Bank. The year-to-date depreciation is measured against the US dollar as of 14 November 2025. The post Sri Lanka rupee down 4.1% year-to-date as of Nov 14…
US and Sri Lanka sign Landmark Defence MOU
Sri Lanka and the United States signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding today (14 November), boosting defence cooperation under the State Partnership Program (SPP). US Ambassador H.E. Julie Chung and Brigadier General Trenton Gibson signed for the U.S., while Defence…
Royal Palms Beach Hotel Wins Silver at National Cleaner Production Awards 2025
Front row (L to R): Mr. Nilan Chandima – Food and Beverage Manager; Mr. Bandula Priyantha – Executive Chef; Mr. Ravi Kurukulasooriya – General Manager; Mr. Nelson Mayadunna – Financial Controller; Mr. Jayantha – Cluster Engineer.Back row (L to R):…
Sri Lanka to Roll Out Card-Based Bus Fare System
Passengers will soon have the option of paying bus fares using bank-issued credit and debit cards, with the new system set to take effect from November 24, 2025, Minister of Transport, Highways, Ports and Civil Aviation Bimal Rathnayake announced in…
Mano Ganesan explains why TPA backed Budget vote
The Opposition Tamil Progressive Alliance (TPA), led by Mano Ganesan, voted in favour of the Second Reading of the 2026 Budget earlier today, along with MPs Palani Thigambaram and V. Radhakrishnan. Explaining the decision, Ganesan said their support was based…
3 opposition MPs vote in favour of Budget 2026
The second reading of the Appropriation Bill for the 2026 financial year was passed in Parliament today with a majority of 118 votes. A total of 160 MPs voted in favour of the Budget 2026, while 42 MPs voted against…
No More Scribbles : Sri Lankan doctors told to fix their handwriting
The Sri Lanka Medical Council has issued a notice urging medical professionals to adhere to the official guidelines on writing and recommending prescriptions. The Council emphasized that these guidelines are essential to ensure clarity and patient safety. According to the…