Showers Expected in Several Provinces Today, Strong Winds Likely in Northern Regions
The Department of Meteorology has forecast several spells of showers today (13th) in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, and North-Western provinces, as
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake Welcomes India-Pakistan Ceasefire, Urges Continued Dialogue for Lasting Peace
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has warmly welcomed the ceasefire agreement between India and Pakistan, describing it as a critical step
Virat Kohli Announces Retirement from Test Cricket After 14-Year Career
Virat Kohli has officially announced his retirement from Test cricket, drawing the curtain on a stellar 14-year career that redefined
Special Traffic and Security Plans in Colombo for Vesak Celebrations
Sri Lanka Police have implemented a special traffic plan in Colombo in conjunction with the Vesak festival, as large crowds
Devotees Flock to Bodh Gaya for Lord Buddha’s 2569th Birth Anniversary
Thousands of devotees from Sri Lanka and other countries have been visiting Bodh Gaya since the early hours of today
Workers’ Remittances to Sri Lanka Rise 18.3% in First Four Months of 2025
Sri Lanka has recorded an 18.3% increase in workers’ remittances from January to April 2025 compared to the same period
Oil Prices Surge Over 3% as U.S. and China Agree to Ease Tariffs, Boosting Global Market Sentiment
Oil prices jumped more than 3% in Asian trading on Monday (May 12), reaching fresh intraday highs following a breakthrough
Indian Navy Foils Aerial Threats During Pakistan’s Retaliation Attempts, Says Vice Admiral
No enemy aircraft was allowed to come within several hundred kilometres of Indian territory during Pakistan’s recent attempts to target
Heat Advisory Issued for Four Districts as Temperatures Rise to Caution Level
The Department of Meteorology has issued a warm weather advisory for residents of the Ampara, Batticaloa, Polonnaruwa, and Monaragala districts.
Sri Lanka Sees Surge in Tourist Arrivals and Earnings in Early May 2025
The Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) reports that 33,910 international tourists arrived in the country during the first week