ITAK seeks meeting with President
The Illankai Tamil Arasu Katchi (ITAK) has sent a letter to President Anura Kumara Dissanayake requesting a meeting to address the Tamil national question. In the letter addressed to the President, the ITAK points out that despite the President having…
FM meets foreign officials in US
Minister of Foreign Affairs Vijitha Herath has met several foreign state officials on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) underway in the United States of America (USA). Minister Vijitha Herath met US Under Secretary of State for…
Sri Lanka exports up 6.61% in first 8 months of 2025
Sri Lanka’s export sector continued to demonstrate resilience and steady growth during the first eight months of 2025, recording total earnings of US$11,554.32 million, according to the Export Development Board (EDB). Issuing a statement, the EDB states this reflects a…
CBSL maintains the Overnight Policy Rate
The Monetary Policy Board of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka has decided to maintain the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) at the current level of 7.75%. The Board arrived at this decision at its meeting held yesterday, after carefully considering…
Above 50 mm of rain expected in some districts today
Showers will occur at times in the Western, Sabaragamuwa and North-western provinces and the Galle, Matara, Kandy and Nuwara Eliya districts today. According to the Department of Meteorology, fairly heavy falls of above 50 mm are likely at some places. …
ICC suspends USA Cricket: Explains why
ICC suspends USA Cricket’s membership; builds safeguards to protect athletes and Olympic aspiration Media release The International Cricket Council (ICC), after a thorough review of affairs and extensive engagement with key stakeholders over the past year, today confirmed the suspension…
Arkia Israel Airlines resumes weekly flights to Sri Lanka
Arkia Israel Airlines will commence scheduled operations from Tel Aviv to Colombo starting September 24 according to Sri Lankan Ambassador to Israel Nimal Bandara. Statement from Nimal Bandara Israeli ARKIA Airlines flight IZ 639 will depart from Tel Aviv Airport…
Kutti claims he will be “unofficial President” when Namal takes office
Former MP Thissa Kuttiarachchi says he will serve as Sri Lanka’s “unofficial president” when Namal Rajapaksa is elected head of state. Addressing supporters, Kuttiarachchi said he considers himself one of Rajapaksa’s closest allies and claimed that a political wave is…
Asia Cup 2025 Final Qualification Scenarios: How Teams Can Qualify
Sri Lanka’s chances of reaching the Asia Cup final are almost over after back-to-back defeats, while India, Bangladesh, and Pakistan remain in contention as the Super Four stage heads toward a tense finish. India lead the table with two points…
WATCH : President AKD arrives in US
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, who left the country to attend the 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly, arrived at John F. Kennedy International Airport in the United States today (23) at around 8.50 a.m. American time. On his…