Japan Provides US$1.33 Million Assistance to Support Fishermen Affected by Cyclone Ditwah
The Government of Japan has provided financial assistance amounting to US$1.33 million to Sri Lanka to support freshwater fishermen affected
WHO Chief Urges Countries to Reconsider Ebola Travel Bans as Cases Rise in Congo and Uganda
World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus has urged countries to reconsider travel bans and border closures imposed
Private Bus Owners Seek Interim Fare Hike Following Fuel Price Increase
The Lanka Private Bus Owners Association has requested the National Transport Commission (NTC) to implement an interim bus fare revision
Six Dead After Double Cab Ploughs Into Crowd Near Vesak Dansala in Meegoda
Six people have died after a double cab crashed into a crowd gathered near a Vesak Dansala close to Meegoda
Single-Use Plastic Water Bottles Banned in Government Institutions From Today
The purchase and use of single-use plastic water bottles in all government institutions have been banned with effect from today
Showery Conditions to Continue Across Several Areas Today
Showers are expected at times today (01) in the Western, Sabaragamuwa and North-Western provinces, as well as in the districts
Oil Prices Jump Over 2% as Israel-Lebanon Tensions Escalate
Global oil prices rose more than two percent in early trading on Monday as renewed tensions between Israel and Hezbollah
Konkatiyawa Forest Declared Protected Reserve Under Wildlife Conservation Initiative
Steps have been taken to protect the Konkatiyawa Forest as a reserve as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen wildlife
Sri Lankan Rupee Depreciates 5.4% Against US Dollar in 2026, CBSL Report Shows
The Sri Lankan rupee has depreciated by 5.4 percent against the US dollar so far in 2026, according to the
Trump to Headline US 250th Anniversary Event Amid Performer Withdrawals
U.S. President Donald Trump is set to headline an event marking the United States’ 250th anniversary next month, organizers announced,