US Federal Reserve Raises Interest Rates for First Time Since 2023
The US Federal Reserve has raised interest rates for the first time in more than three years, citing the need
Office Trains Operating Despite Railway Trade Union Strike
Sri Lanka Railways says all office trains are currently operating as usual despite several railway trade unions launching a 48-hour
NCDs Responsible for 80% of Deaths in Sri Lanka, Health Secretary Says
Non-communicable diseases account for approximately 80% of all deaths in Sri Lanka, with hypertension and diabetes among the leading causes,
National Children’s Week 2026 to Be Observed from September 25 to October 1
The government has designated September 25 to October 1, 2026, as ‘National Children’s Week – 2026’ to raise public awareness
National Children’s Week 2026 to Be Observed from September 25 to October 1
The government has designated September 25 to October 1, 2026, as ‘National Children’s Week – 2026’ to raise public awareness
Japan’s Centenarian Population Surpasses 100,000 for First Time
Japan’s population of people aged 100 and above has surpassed 100,000 for the first time, setting a new national record.
Free ‘Sili-Sili’ Bags to Be Prohibited from November 1
Traders will be prohibited from providing customers with free Low-Density Polyethylene (LDPE) or Linear Low-Density Polyethylene (LLDPE) bags, commonly known
Rs. 791 Million Contract Approved to Repair Cyclone-Damaged Horton Plains Road
Cabinet approval has been granted to upgrade a damaged section of the Blackpool–Ambewela–Pattipola–Horton Plains (B 512) road. The affected section,
SLCERT Warns Public About Rising Online Sexual Extortion
The Sri Lanka Computer Emergency Readiness Team (SLCERT) has urged the public to remain vigilant about the increasing incidence of
Former First Lady Shiranthi Rajapaksa Leaves for Singapore for Medical Treatment
Former First Lady Shiranthi Rajapaksa left Sri Lanka for Singapore early this morning (16) to receive medical treatment. She departed