Evening Showers Expected in Several Areas
Showers or thundershowers may occur at a few places in the Sabaragamuwa province and in the districts of Galle, Matara,
ID Office Services Suspended Until Further Notice After System Failure
All public services of the Department of Registration of Persons, including the one-day identity card issuing service, have been suspended
National Integrity Week Begins with Focus on Transparency and Accountability
National Integrity Week begins today, according to the Ministry of Public Administration, Provincial Councils and Local Government. The programme will
Tanker Owners Seek 25% Increase in Fuel Transport Charges
The Sri Lanka Petroleum Private Tanker Owners’ Association has requested a 25% increase in fuel transportation charges. Association President A.M.H.
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
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