Stormy seas ahead as powers vie for Indian Ocean control
With 95% of India trade by sea IORA members target radar networks white shipping pacts and stronger crisis response capacity.
Ravi blames Central Bank for rupee volatility
Former UNP Deputy Leader and MP Ravi Karunanayake has alleged that the Central Bank of Sri Lanka bears responsibility, to
Sri Lanka’s Export Earnings Rise Sharply in April as Tea Revenue Strengthens
The Export Development Board (EDB) says Sri Lanka recorded a significant increase in export earnings in April, continuing the country’s
Royal Challengers Bangalore Clinch IPL 2026 Title With Victory Over Gujarat Titans
Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) emerged champions of the 2026 Indian Premier League (IPL), securing the title after defeating Gujarat Titans
2,867 New Nursing Appointments to Be Granted by October – Health Minister
Minister of Health and Mass Media Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa says that 2,867 new nursing appointments will be granted by October
Japan Provides US$1.33 Million Assistance to Support Fishermen Affected by Cyclone Ditwah
The Government of Japan has provided financial assistance amounting to US$1.33 million to Sri Lanka to support freshwater fishermen affected
WHO Chief Urges Countries to Reconsider Ebola Travel Bans as Cases Rise in Congo and Uganda
World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus has urged countries to reconsider travel bans and border closures imposed
Private Bus Owners Seek Interim Fare Hike Following Fuel Price Increase
The Lanka Private Bus Owners Association has requested the National Transport Commission (NTC) to implement an interim bus fare revision
Six Dead After Double Cab Ploughs Into Crowd Near Vesak Dansala in Meegoda
Six people have died after a double cab crashed into a crowd gathered near a Vesak Dansala close to Meegoda
Single-Use Plastic Water Bottles Banned in Government Institutions From Today
The purchase and use of single-use plastic water bottles in all government institutions have been banned with effect from today