IMF Chief Warns U.S. Tariffs Pose Global Economic Risks
International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva has voiced concern over the United States’ recent tariff announcement, warning of
Island-wide Showers Expected Today; Heavy Rainfall and Misty Conditions Forecast
The Department of Meteorology has forecast showers or thundershowers in most parts of the island this afternoon or evening (April
Indian PM Narendra Modi Arrives in Sri Lanka for Landmark Three-Day State Visit
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to arrive in Sri Lanka today (April 4) for a three-day state visit,
Election Commission Suspends New Year Food Relief Program Amid LG Poll Concerns
The Election Commission has temporarily suspended the government’s New Year food relief program, raising concerns over its implementation in the
Appeals Court Orders Re-acceptance of Rejected LG Poll Nominations
The Court of Appeal has directed the relevant Returning Officers to re-accept nearly 37 previously rejected nomination papers submitted by
Election Commission Receives 413 Complaints Ahead of Local Government Polls
The Election Commission has reported receiving 413 complaints related to the upcoming Local Government election from March 20 to date.
President Appoints Committee to Assess Impact of US Reciprocal Tariff System
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has appointed a high-level committee to conduct an in-depth study on potential challenges arising from the
IGP Deshabandu Tennakoon Remanded Until April 10 Over Weligama Shooting Case
Inspector General of Police (IGP) Deshabandu Tennakoon has been remanded until April 10, following a ruling by Matara Magistrate Aruna
Amber Advisory Issued for Severe Lightning in Several Provinces
The Department of Meteorology has issued an ‘Amber’ advisory for severe lightning, warning of thundershowers accompanied by intense lightning in
Appeals Court to Rule on Rejected Nominations for 2025 LG Elections Tomorrow
The Appeals Court is scheduled to deliver its decision tomorrow (April 4) on three categories of rejected nominations for the