Chinese President Xi Jinping is likely to attend next month's BRICS summit in New Delhi with a large delegation, three sources said, in what would be his first visit in seven years and a fresh sign of a thaw between the rivals.

Sea temperatures around Sri Lanka have risen by 1°C, raising concerns over worsening weather conditions as the effects of the El Niño phenomenon continue to impact the country, according to the Department of Meteorology.

Admiral (Retired) Kanchana Banagoda has been appointed Chairman of Airport and Aviation Services (Sri Lanka) (Private) Limited (AASL).

More than 80% of the Rs. 95 billion allocated by the government in 2026 to support micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) has already been utilized, according to the Department of Development Finance.

Moody’s Ratings has affirmed Sri Lanka’s Caa1 foreign currency long-term issuer and senior unsecured ratings, while maintaining a stable outlook.

President Donald Trump's administration on Monday released a proposed regulation to codify an unprecedented more than $100,000 fee on new ​H-1B visas for highly skilled foreign workers that Trump first imposed last year but has been blocked by the courts.

The second Randoli Perahera of the historic Kandy Esala Perahera commenced parading the streets this evening (24), drawing large crowds of spectators to the streets of Kandy.

The Committee on Public Enterprises (COPE) has raised concerns over the financial administration, wastewater management, research allowance payments and institutional governance of the University of Peradeniya.

Electricity tariff fluctuations could be brought to an end if Sri Lanka takes steps to reduce power generation from thermal sources, the Chairman of the Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) K. P. L. Chandralal has stated.

The Department of Examinations has announced the dates for all major school examinations scheduled to be held in 2027.

The US treasury secretary has threated Iran with "the single greatest financial offensive ever", claiming the US-Israel war with Iran was "entering its endgame".

An Amber-level warm weather advisory has been issued for tomorrow, with the Natural Hazards Early Warning Centre warning of increased heat conditions in several parts of the country.

The Sectoral Oversight Committee on Governance, Justice and Civil Protection has sought the views and proposals of Sri Lanka Police on measures to reduce overcrowding in the country’s prisons, with particular attention given to drug-related cases.

Sri Lanka is seeking to attract greater foreign direct investment (FDI) and strengthen international investor engagement through the upcoming Sri Lanka Economic and Investment Summit 2026, with diplomatic missions in Colombo being briefed on the opportunities available in the country.

Discussions on developing Colombo Fort as a tourism zone under World Bank loans and grants, as well as measures to promote Sri Lanka’s tourism industry, were held at the Presidential Secretariat today (24).