Sri Lanka’s Official Reserves Rise 13.1% to US$ 6.83 Billion in December
Sri Lanka’s official reserve assets increased by 13.1% to US$ 6.825 billion in December 2025, up from US$ 6.034 billion
UN Chief Offers Support for Inclusive National Dialogue in Venezuela
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has expressed his willingness to use his good offices to support a possible inclusive national
Japan lodges protest over China’s gas field exploration
The Japanese government sent a formal protest to China over possible gas field drilling, Kyodo News reported on Wednesday. The
6.7 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Off Eastern Philippines
A 6.7 magnitude earthquake struck 68 kilometres (42 miles) east of Baculin in the Philippines on Wednesday, according to the
Naveen Dissanayake Appointed Deputy Chairman of UNP
Former Minister Naveen Dissanayake has been appointed as the Deputy Chairman of the United National Party (UNP). The appointment letter
Ceypetco and LIOC Announce Fuel Price Hike
The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (Ceypetco) has announced revised fuel prices effective from midnight yesterday (05). Petrol 92 Octane: Rs. 294
Parliament Convenes Today for First Sitting of 2026
Parliament is scheduled to convene today (06) for the first time this year. According to the Parliamentary Secretariat, the House
Sri Lanka Targets 3 Million Tourist Arrivals in 2026
Sri Lanka is aiming to attract 3 million tourist arrivals in 2026, a senior official said on Monday, following a
Illegal Sale of Dead Chicken Meat Busted in Pallama
Public Health Inspectors in Pallama have uncovered a racket selling chicken meat from birds that had died of various causes.
MP Pensions to Be Abolished as Gazette Issued for New Bill
A Gazette notification has been issued for the Bill seeking to abolish the pensions of Members of Parliament. Following the