PMB Begins Paddy Procurement for 2026 Yala Season
The Paddy Marketing Board (PMB) will commence paddy procurement for the 2026 Yala cultivation season today (13). PMB Chairman Manjula
Dengue Cases in Sri Lanka Rise to 68,672; Death Toll Reaches 47
The number of dengue cases reported across Sri Lanka continues to rise, according to the National Dengue Control Unit. As
Wildlife Department Trade Unions Launch Sick Leave Campaign Over Recruitment Dispute
All trade unions of the Department of Wildlife Conservation have launched a trade union action today (13), with members reporting
Showers Forecast in Several Parts of Sri Lanka Today
Several spells of showers are expected today (13) in the Sabaragamuwa Province and the Kandy, Nuwara Eliya, Galle and Matara
The Indus Waters Treaty Was Never About Water
When India placed the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) in abeyance following the April 22, 2025 terrorist attack in Pahalgam, much
Iran Says It Targeted Jordan Air Base in Retaliatory Missile Strike
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) announced on Sunday that its Aerospace Force launched ballistic missiles at Prince Hassan Air
President Postpones France Visit Until End of 2026
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has postponed his official visit to France, originally scheduled for later this month, until the end
Sri Lanka Launches First Automated Rotary Parking System
Sri Lanka’s first automated rotary parking system has been officially launched, marking a major milestone in the country’s urban infrastructure
Gazette Banning Sale of Loose Coconut Oil Delayed Pending Further Cabinet Review
The issuance of the gazette notification banning the retail sale of unpackaged (loose) coconut oil has been delayed after the
Showers and Strong Winds Forecast Across Several Parts of Sri Lanka
Several spells of showers are expected today (12) in the Sabaragamuwa Province and the Kandy and Nuwara Eliya districts, according