Middle East Conflict Disrupts Sri Lanka’s Tea Exports, Industry Faces Millions in Weekly Losses
Sri Lanka’s tea industry has been severely affected by the ongoing military conflict in the Middle East, which has disrupted
Sri Lanka’s Official Reserves Surpass US$7 Billion for First Time Since 2020
Sri Lanka’s official reserve assets have surpassed the US$7 billion mark for the first time since August 2020, according to
Sri Lanka’s Sugar Consumption Three Times Higher Than WHO Recommendation, Dentist Warns
The average sugar consumption in Sri Lanka is more than three times the level recommended by the World Health Organization
Over 103 kg of Heroin Found on Multi-Day Fishing Trawler at Dikkowita Harbour
The Police Narcotics Bureau says that 92 parcels of heroin weighing 103.28 kilograms were discovered aboard a multi-day fishing trawler
Warm Weather Conditions Expected to Continue Until May
The Department of Meteorology says that the high temperatures causing extremely warm weather conditions across many parts of the country
Tea Sector Hit by Middle East Crisis; Companies Advised to Halt Picking, Says Ravi
Former Deputy Leader of the United National Party and MP Ravi Karunanayake has warned that Sri Lanka’s tea industry is
630 Bribery Complaints Reported in January 2026; Three Political Representatives Among Arrested
The Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) says 630 complaints related to bribery and corruption were received
Cabinet Approves Move to Repeal Chief of Defence Staff Act
The Cabinet of Ministers Sri Lanka has granted approval to repeal the Chief of Defence Staff Act No. 35 of
No Fuel Shortage Expected Until End of April – CPC
The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) says there will be no fuel shortage in the country until the end of April,
Seven Flights Scheduled to Middle East Today Despite Airspace Restrictions – Civil Aviation Authority
Daminda Rambukwella, Director General of the Civil Aviation Authority of Sri Lanka, says seven flights are scheduled to operate to