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US mulling financial help for Gulf countries, Trump says
US mulling financial help for Gulf countries, Trump says
US President Donald Trump has suggested that he may offer financial assistance - or a currency swap - with Gulf countries he believes have proven to be reliable allies with the war in Iran. MORE..
SLCPI calls for urgent action to prevent medicine shortages in Sri Lanka
SLCPI calls for urgent action to prevent medicine shortages in Sri Lanka
The Sri Lanka Chamber of the Pharmaceutical Industry (SLCPI) has called for urgent action to prevent a looming medicine shortage crisis in Sri Lanka, warning that growing pressure on the pharmaceutical supply chain could affect the country’s ability to ensure uninterrupted access to essential and life-saving medicines. MORE..
State Vesak celebrations 2026 set for May 27–June 2
State Vesak celebrations 2026 set for May 27–June 2
The official programme for the 2026 State Vesak Festival has been issued by the Ministry of Public Administration, Provincial Councils and Local Government. MORE..
US forces board ‘sanctioned’ tanker in Indo-Pacific region 700km south-east of Sri Lanka
US forces board ‘sanctioned’ tanker in Indo-Pacific region 700km south-east of Sri Lanka
The Pentagon says US forces boarded a sanctioned tanker overnight “without incident” in the Indo-Pacific region in efforts to “disrupt illicit networks” supporting Iran. MORE..
Flooding in Hatton–Dickoya submerges 50 estate houses
Flooding in Hatton–Dickoya submerges 50 estate houses
Around 50 estate houses in low-lying areas of the Fordyce Estate in Dickoya have submerged following heavy rainfall experienced this afternoon (21) in the Hatton–Dickoya area. MORE..
NATO criticises Russian and Chinese nuclear stances, urges cooperation with US
NATO criticises Russian and Chinese nuclear stances, urges cooperation with US
NATO criticised Russian and Chinese nuclear arms policies on Tuesday and urged both countries to work with the United States to establish greater stability and transparency at an upcoming international conference. MORE..
Easter Sunday attack investigation to be concluded soon, says Minister
Easter Sunday attack investigation to be concluded soon, says Minister
Investigations into the 2019 Easter Sunday attacks are expected to be successfully completed within a short period of time, the Minister of Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs, Ananda Wijepala stated. MORE..
Aswesuma April allowance to be credited tomorrow
Aswesuma April allowance to be credited tomorrow
The Welfare Benefits Board of Sri Lanka has announced that the April allowance of the Aswesuma Welfare Benefits Payment Scheme will be credited to the bank accounts of the relevant beneficiaries tomorrow (22). MORE..
UN urges Sri Lanka to deliver results in Easter bombing probe
UN urges Sri Lanka to deliver results in Easter bombing probe
The United Nations urged Sri Lanka on Tuesday to deliver concrete results after long-running investigations into the 2019 Easter Sunday suicide bombings that killed 279 people, including 45 foreigners. MORE..
Sri Lanka’s inflation increases to 2.4% in March
Sri Lanka’s inflation increases to 2.4% in March
The overall rate of inflation, as measured by the National Consumer Price Index (NCPI), has increased to 2.4% in March 2026, compared to 1.6% in February 2026, according to the latest data released by the Department of Census and Statistics. MORE..
Middle East tensions push up costs, dampen sentiment in India’s housing market
Middle East tensions push up costs, dampen sentiment in India’s housing market
Tensions in the Middle East are starting to ripple through India’s housing market, pushing up construction costs and making homebuyers more cautious. MORE..
Indian Navy Ship ‘Nireekshak’ arrives in Sri Lanka for training and operational visit
Indian Navy Ship ‘Nireekshak’ arrives in Sri Lanka for training and operational visit
The Indian Navy Ship (INS) ‘Nireekshak’ arrived in Sri Lanka for an Operational Turnaround (OTR) and a training visit today (21). MORE..
Warm weather advisory issued for several provinces
Warm weather advisory issued for several provinces
A warm weather advisory has been issued for residents of the Northern, North-Central, North-Western, Western, Sabaragamuwa, Southern and Eastern provinces and the Monaragala district. MORE..
Court fixes May 12 for further evidence in Diana Gamage case
Court fixes May 12 for further evidence in Diana Gamage case
The Colombo Magistrate’s Court has ordered the further examination of evidence on May 12 in the case filed by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) against former State Minister Diana Gamage. MORE..
Expressway revenue during festive period exceeds Rs. 536 million
Expressway revenue during festive period exceeds Rs. 536 million
The Ministry of Transport states that more than Rs. 536 million was earned from operators of vehicles using expressways during the Sinhala and Tamil New Year period from April 10 to 20. MORE..
67 drunk drivers arrested yesterday; 51 nabbed for reckless driving
67 drunk drivers arrested yesterday; 51 nabbed for reckless driving
A total of 25 individuals identified as directly linked to criminal activities have been arrested during operations carried out yesterday (20) under the ‘‘Nation United - National Drive’’ campaign aimed at eradicating narcotics from the country. MORE..
Sri Lanka receives USD 2.6M from Japan to strengthen climate resilience and gender equality
Sri Lanka receives USD 2.6M from Japan to strengthen climate resilience and gender equality
The Government of Japan, through its Japanese Supplementary Budget (JSB), has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Sri Lanka’s development journey by announcing two new projects aimed at fostering climate resilience in vulnerable communities and advancing gender equality. MORE..
Low-floor buses launched to boost accessible public transport for differently-abled
Low-floor buses launched to boost accessible public transport for differently-abled
A new low-floor bus service that gives priority to persons with disabilities and special needs was launched today (21) from the Makumbura Multimodal Center (MMC). MORE..
Spain starts program to legalize up to half-million migrants
Spain starts program to legalize up to half-million migrants
Spain has kicked off a program aimed at grantinglegal status to 500,000 undocumented migrants, in a move that goes against a trend of anti-immigration rhetoric and policies in the United States and much of Europe. MORE..
War in Iran is causing biggest energy crisis in history, IEA says
War in Iran is causing biggest energy crisis in history, IEA says
The conflict between Iran and the United States and Israel is creating the worst energy crisis ever faced by the world, the head of the International Energy Agency (IEA) said on Tuesday. MORE..
Cardinal raises concerns over attempts to obstruct Easter Attack investigations
Cardinal raises concerns over attempts to obstruct Easter Attack investigations
The Archbishop of Colombo, His Eminence Malcolm Cardinal Ranjith has alleged that certain state officials are attempting to undermine ongoing investigations into the 2019 Easter Sunday attacks, despite what he described as a positive approach by the incumbent government. MORE..
Advisory issued for severe lightning
Advisory issued for severe lightning
An ‘Amber’ advisory has been issued by the Department of Meteorology for severe lightning in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, North-Western, North-Central, Southern and Uva provinces and in Mannar, Vavuniya, Ampara, and Batticaloa districts. MORE..
Two close associates of “Panadura Kudu Salindu” arrested in Payagala
Two close associates of “Panadura Kudu Salindu” arrested in Payagala
Two close associates of organized criminal and large-scale drug trafficker Salindu Malshitha, also known as “Panadura Kudu Salindu,” have been arrested in the Payagala area. MORE..
Former Minister Premalal Jayasekara arrested
Former Minister Premalal Jayasekara arrested
Former Minister Premalal Jayasekara has been arrested, Ada Derana reporter said. MORE..
New regulations issued for Sri Lankan multi-day fishing vessels entering Maldivian waters
New regulations issued for Sri Lankan multi-day fishing vessels entering Maldivian waters
The Department of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources has announced a new set of procedures to be followed by multi-day fishing trawlers navigating through Maldivian waters. MORE..