Sri Lankan Passport Drops to 98th in Henley Passport Index 2025
The Sri Lankan passport has fallen to 98th place in the latest Henley Passport Index 2025 Global Ranking, the index
Heavy Showers and Thundershowers Forecast Across Most of Sri Lanka Today
The Department of Meteorology has warned that showers or thundershowers are likely to occur across most parts of the island
U.S. Treasury Corrects Shutdown Cost Estimate, Says Two-Week Closure Costs $15 Billion Per Week
The ongoing two-week federal government shutdown in the United States may be costing the economy up to $15 billion per
China’s Sinopec Delegation Pledges to Expedite Hambantota Oil Refinery Project
A senior delegation from China’s Sinopec Group has assured Foreign Affairs Minister Vijitha Herath that the proposed Hambantota oil refinery
Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya Departs for Official Visit to India
Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya left Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) early today for an official visit to India, airport officials
Over Rs. 25 Million in Fines Imposed on Vendors Overcharging for Bottled Water
The Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) has imposed fines exceeding Rs. 25 million on vendors who sold bottled drinking water at
UNP Appoints Three-Member Committee to Engage in Talks with SJB
The United National Party (UNP) has appointed a three-member committee to initiate discussions with the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB). The
Transport Ministry Notified of Required Changes as School Hours Set to Be Extended
The Ministry of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education has informed the Ministry of Transport, Highways and Urban Development about
Trump Declares Gaza War Over as Ceasefire Takes Effect
U.S. President Donald Trump has declared that the war in Gaza is over and that the Middle East is returning
Heavy Showers Expected Across Most Parts of the Island Today
The Department of Meteorology says that showers or thundershowers will occur in most parts of the island after 1.00 p.m.