Workers’ Remittances to Sri Lanka Rise 18.3% in First Four Months of 2025
Sri Lanka has recorded an 18.3% increase in workers’ remittances from January to April 2025 compared to the same period
Oil Prices Surge Over 3% as U.S. and China Agree to Ease Tariffs, Boosting Global Market Sentiment
Oil prices jumped more than 3% in Asian trading on Monday (May 12), reaching fresh intraday highs following a breakthrough
Indian Navy Foils Aerial Threats During Pakistan’s Retaliation Attempts, Says Vice Admiral
No enemy aircraft was allowed to come within several hundred kilometres of Indian territory during Pakistan’s recent attempts to target
Heat Advisory Issued for Four Districts as Temperatures Rise to Caution Level
The Department of Meteorology has issued a warm weather advisory for residents of the Ampara, Batticaloa, Polonnaruwa, and Monaragala districts.
Sri Lanka Sees Surge in Tourist Arrivals and Earnings in Early May 2025
The Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) reports that 33,910 international tourists arrived in the country during the first week
Showers and Thundershowers Expected in Several Provinces – Met Department
The Department of Meteorology forecasts showers or thundershowers in several areas across the country this afternoon, particularly after 1.00 p.m.
Special Open Visits for Inmates Announced for Vesak Poya Day
The Department of Prisons has announced a special arrangement allowing open visits for inmates in celebration of Vesak Poya Day.
World Mother’s Day Celebrated Today in Sri Lanka and Around the Globe
World Mother’s Day is being observed today in Sri Lanka and in many countries across the world. The occasion is
Johnston Fernando Appointed Head of SLPP Operations Amid Strategic Restructuring
Former Minister Johnston Fernando has been appointed as the Head of Operations of the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP), marking
German Woman Arrested at BIA Over Suspicious Laptop Incident at Russian Embassy
A German national was arrested at Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in connection with an ongoing investigation into a suspicious incident