Oil Prices Surge to Six-Week High Amid Escalating Middle East Conflict
Global oil prices climbed more than 1.5% on Thursday (23), reaching their highest levels in more than six weeks as
Nearly One-Third of Sri Lanka’s Dengue Cases Reported Among Children
Around 30% of dengue cases reported in Sri Lanka this year have been recorded among children under the age of
Jaffna Private Hospital Fined Rs. 3 Million for Overcharging Patients
A private hospital in Jaffna has been fined Rs. 3 million by the Jaffna Magistrate’s Court for charging patients more
Police Warn Public Over Rise in Online Financial Scams Using Fake Official Identities
Sri Lanka Police have issued a public warning over a growing number of financial scams in which fraudsters impersonate police
Vijitha Herath Holds Key Bilateral Talks at ASEAN Regional Forum in Manila
Sri Lanka’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism, Vijitha Herath, has commenced a series of high-level diplomatic engagements
Showers Forecast for Coastal Areas as Strong Winds Continue
A few showers are expected today (23) in the coastal areas of the Western and North Western provinces, as well
US and Saudi Arabia Sign Landmark Civil Nuclear Cooperation Agreement
The United States and Saudi Arabia have signed a landmark agreement to establish a civilian nuclear programme in the Gulf
Jaffna Hospital Hit with Record LKR 3M Fine for Gouging Blood Test Prices
In a landmark crackdown against illegal healthcare profiteering, the Jaffna Magistrate’s Court has slapped a massive LKR 3 million fine
US Visa Warning: Hidden Crime Records, False Details Can Trigger Lifetime Travel Ban
Sri Lankan nationals applying for US visas face lifetime entry bans if they withhold criminal records or submit false information
Malaysia Steps Up Campaign to Attract Sri Lankan Travellers
Tourism Malaysia is promoting improved connectivity, family travel, halal services and new industry partnerships ahead of its 2026 visitor campaign.