IMF urges Sri Lanka to stay the course on economic reforms amid global uncertaintyThe Sri Lankan authorities’ prompt action amid the Middle East war helped preserve macroeconomic and social stability while gains from their economic reform program provided space for policy response, according to the IMF Mission Chief for Sri Lanka Evan Papageorgiou.5m agoIndia to push FATF to put Pakistan on terror listIndia is likely to cite video and other evidence of Pakistan continuing its support to terror outfits, seeking to bring back Islamabad under the ‘Grey List’ of Financial Action Task Force at the Oct meeting of the Paris-based antimoney laundering (AML) and counter-terrorist financing (CTF) watchdog.1h agoOil stocks in US Strategic Petroleum Reserve fall by 5.5 million to lowest level since 1983Stocks of crude oil in the U.S. Strategic Petroleum Reserve fell by 5.5 million barrels to 325.7 million barrels, the lowest level since May 1983, according to data from the Department of Energy.1h agoOil stocks in US Strategic Petroleum Reserve fall by 5.5 million to lowest level since 1983Stocks of crude oil in the U.S. Strategic Petroleum Reserve fell by 5.5 million barrels to 325.7 million barrels, the lowest level since May 1983, according to data from the Department of Energy.1h agoChinese tycoon sentenced to 30 years in US jailGuo Wengui, who was once believed to be one of China's richest businessmen, has been sentenced to 30 years in jail in the US for running a billion dollar scam. 2h agoChinese tycoon sentenced to 30 years in US jailGuo Wengui, who was once believed to be one of China's richest businessmen, has been sentenced to 30 years in jail in the US for running a billion dollar scam. 2h agoFinal report on missing US$2.5 mln Treasury funds to be tabled in Parliament next weekThe final report into the disappearance of US$2.5 million from the Treasury will be presented to Parliament in the coming weeks, according to Chair of the Committee on Public Finance (COPF), MP Harsha de Silva. 3h agoFinal report on missing US$2.5 mln Treasury funds to be tabled in Parliament next weekThe final report into the disappearance of US$2.5 million from the Treasury will be presented to Parliament in the coming weeks, according to Chair of the Committee on Public Finance (COPF), MP Harsha de Silva. 3h agoAsset and liability declaration deadline ends today; fines from tomorrowThe deadline for submitting Asset and Liability Declarations is set to end today (30), according to the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC). 3h agoAsset and liability declaration deadline ends today; fines from tomorrowThe deadline for submitting Asset and Liability Declarations is set to end today (30), according to the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC). 3h agoBASL to seek public views on proposal to extend judges’ retirement ageThe Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) has decided to conduct a public consultation on the government’s proposal to extend the retirement age of judges of the Supreme Court and the Court of Appeal. 3h agoBASL to seek public views on proposal to extend judges’ retirement ageThe Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) has decided to conduct a public consultation on the government’s proposal to extend the retirement age of judges of the Supreme Court and the Court of Appeal. 3h agoBus associations call for annual fare revision to take effect from tomorrowThe annual bus fare revision should come into effect from tomorrow (01), according to the Lanka Private Bus Owners' Association (LPBOA). 3h agoBus associations call for annual fare revision to take effect from tomorrowThe annual bus fare revision should come into effect from tomorrow (01), according to the Lanka Private Bus Owners' Association (LPBOA). 3h agoSeveral young lives lost in road accidents across the island yesterdaySeveral young individuals have lost their lives in a series of road accidents reported across Sri Lanka yesterday (29), according to Police. 4h agoSeveral young lives lost in road accidents across the island yesterdaySeveral young individuals have lost their lives in a series of road accidents reported across Sri Lanka yesterday (29), according to Police. 4h agoFairly heavy rainfall expected in parts of the island todayShowers will occur at times in Western, Sabaragamuwa and North-western provinces and in Galle, Matara, Kandy and Nuwara-Eliya districts, today (30), the Department of Meteorology said. 5h agoFairly heavy rainfall expected in parts of the island todayShowers will occur at times in Western, Sabaragamuwa and North-western provinces and in Galle, Matara, Kandy and Nuwara-Eliya districts, today (30), the Department of Meteorology said. 5h agoSupreme Court rejects Trump bid to fire Fed's Cook but expands presidential powersThe U.S. Supreme Court refused on Monday to let Donald Trump fire Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook as it stood firm to preserve the central bank's cherished independence against an unprecedented challenge by the Republican president. 5h agoSupreme Court rejects Trump bid to fire Fed's Cook but expands presidential powersThe U.S. Supreme Court refused on Monday to let Donald Trump fire Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook as it stood firm to preserve the central bank's cherished independence against an unprecedented challenge by the Republican president. 5h agoPresident participates in Poson Poya religious observances President Anura Kumara Dissanayake participated in the illumination (Aloka Pooja) held at the Thanthirimale Raja Maha Viharaya in conjunction with the 2026 National Poson Festival.12h agoPresident participates in Poson Poya religious observances President Anura Kumara Dissanayake participated in the illumination (Aloka Pooja) held at the Thanthirimale Raja Maha Viharaya in conjunction with the 2026 National Poson Festival.12h agoAuto Diesel, Petrol 92 Octane prices reducedThe Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (Ceypetco) has announced a revision of fuel prices, effective from midnight today (29).13h agoAuto Diesel, Petrol 92 Octane prices reducedThe Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (Ceypetco) has announced a revision of fuel prices, effective from midnight today (29).13h ago12,883 Poson dansals inspected island-wide; six banned over safety concernsA total of 12,883 Poson dansals were inspected across Sri Lanka by the end of Poson Poya day today (29), as part of the island-wide safety and health monitoring operations, authorities state.13h ago12,883 Poson dansals inspected island-wide; six banned over safety concernsA total of 12,883 Poson dansals were inspected across Sri Lanka by the end of Poson Poya day today (29), as part of the island-wide safety and health monitoring operations, authorities state.13h agoDR Congo bans mass gatherings in the capital to prevent spread of EbolaMass gatherings have been banned in the Democratic Republic of Congo capital, Kinshasa, as well as three other areas, in order to halt the spread of Ebola, the interior minister says.14h agoDR Congo bans mass gatherings in the capital to prevent spread of EbolaMass gatherings have been banned in the Democratic Republic of Congo capital, Kinshasa, as well as three other areas, in order to halt the spread of Ebola, the interior minister says.14h agoKaduwela Mayor pledges action as uncollected garbage raises dengue concernsThe Municipal Council has commenced taking steps to remove garbage accumulated along roadsides across the Kaduwela Municipal Council area following complaints from residents over prolonged delays in waste collection, according to Mayor Ranjan Jayalal.14h agoKaduwela Mayor pledges action as uncollected garbage raises dengue concernsThe Municipal Council has commenced taking steps to remove garbage accumulated along roadsides across the Kaduwela Municipal Council area following complaints from residents over prolonged delays in waste collection, according to Mayor Ranjan Jayalal.14h agoThousands of devotees observe Poson Poya across Sri LankaThousands of Buddhist devotees gathered at temples and sacred sites across Sri Lanka today (29) to observe Poson Full Moon Poya, commemorating the arrival of Arahat Mahinda Thero, who introduced Buddhism to the country in the 3rd century BCE.15h agoThousands of devotees observe Poson Poya across Sri LankaThousands of Buddhist devotees gathered at temples and sacred sites across Sri Lanka today (29) to observe Poson Full Moon Poya, commemorating the arrival of Arahat Mahinda Thero, who introduced Buddhism to the country in the 3rd century BCE.15h agoVatican appoints Most Rev. Anton Ranjith as Bishop of JaffnaThe Vatican has appointed the Most Rev. Anton Ranjith Pillainayagam, the Auxiliary Bishop of the Archdiocese of Colombo and Apostolic Administrator of the Diocese of Batticaloa, as the new Bishop of the Diocese of Jaffna.15h agoVatican appoints Most Rev. Anton Ranjith as Bishop of JaffnaThe Vatican has appointed the Most Rev. Anton Ranjith Pillainayagam, the Auxiliary Bishop of the Archdiocese of Colombo and Apostolic Administrator of the Diocese of Batticaloa, as the new Bishop of the Diocese of Jaffna.15h agoFive dead following shooting in Stade, northern GermanyFive people are dead following a shooting in Stade, northern Germany.17h agoFive dead following shooting in Stade, northern GermanyFive people are dead following a shooting in Stade, northern Germany.17h agoYouth arrested with 9mm firearm, ammunition and drugs in WaskaduwaA 29-year-old individual has been arrested in Waskaduwa in possession of a 9mm pistol, live ammunition and narcotics, police stated. 17h agoYouth arrested with 9mm firearm, ammunition and drugs in WaskaduwaA 29-year-old individual has been arrested in Waskaduwa in possession of a 9mm pistol, live ammunition and narcotics, police stated. 17h ago
