Rupee Faces Depreciation Pressure Amid Middle East Crisis
The Sri Lankan rupee, which remained relatively stable in early 2026, has come under moderate depreciation pressure following the escalation
Extreme Heat Warning Issued for Several Areas
The Department of Meteorology has warned that the heat index will remain at an “extreme caution” level in several parts
Iran Rejects US Proposal, Sets Conditions for Ending Conflict
Iran has rejected a U.S. proposal aimed at ending the ongoing conflict, stating that any resolution will depend on its
Afternoon Showers Expected in Western and Sabaragamuwa Provinces
Showers or thundershowers are expected at a few places in the Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces, as well as in the
IMF Delegation Arrives in Sri Lanka for Key Economic Review Talks
A delegation from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) is scheduled to arrive in Sri Lanka today (26) for discussions on
IGP Issues New Guidelines for Arrests Under ICCPR Act
Inspector General of Police Priyantha Weerasooriya has issued a set of guidelines governing arrests related to offences under Section 3
Inflation Eases to 1.6% in February as Food Prices Decline
Sri Lanka’s overall inflation rate, measured by the National Consumer Price Index (NCPI), declined to 1.6% in February 2026, according
Uber and PickMe Urge Higher Fuel Quotas to Sustain Services
Uber and PickMe have appealed to the government to support the continuation of their services amid the latest fuel restrictions.
Sri Lanka Investment Summit 2026 Postponed Amid Global Uncertainty
The Board of Investment of Sri Lanka (BOI), together with the European Union (EU), the Asian Development Bank (ADB) and
OnlyFans Owner Leonid Radvinsky Dies at 43
Leonid Radvinsky, the owner of the adult-content platform OnlyFans, has died at the age of 43 following a battle with