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Sri Lankan Rupee depreciating at unprecedented speed, warns Dilith Jayaweera
Sri Lankan Rupee depreciating at unprecedented speed, warns Dilith Jayaweera
The leader of ‘Sarvajana Balaya’, Member of Parliament (MP) Dilith Jayaweera, states that the Sri Lankan Rupee is currently depreciating even faster than during the country’s worst economic collapse. MORE..
| May 15, 2026 9:48 pm
Economists warn soaring US Dollar rate could pressure Sri Lanka’s economy
Economists warn soaring US Dollar rate could pressure Sri Lanka’s economy
Economists warn that if the Sri Lankan rupee continues to depreciate, fuel prices, electricity and water tariffs, as well as the prices of goods and services, could increase in the future.MORE..
India deepens defence, energy ties with UAE during PM Modi visit
India deepens defence, energy ties with UAE during PM Modi visit
India and the United Arab Emirates agreed the framework for a strategic defence partnership on Friday, the Indian foreign ministry said, as they seek to deepen ties amid the Iran war. MORE..
Xi to pay state visit to U.S. in autumn this year
Xi to pay state visit to U.S. in autumn this year
Chinese President Xi Jinping will pay a state visit to the United States in autumn this year at the invitation of U.S. President Donald Trump, Chinese top diplomat Wang Yi said on Friday. MORE..
UK anti-immigration social media accounts traced to Sri Lanka and Vietnam – BBC
UK anti-immigration social media accounts traced to Sri Lanka and Vietnam – BBC
A major BBC News investigation has revealed that a network of “patriotic” UK anti-immigration social media accounts was actually traced back to users in Sri Lanka and Vietnam. MORE..
High-level ICC team to reach Sri Lanka – report
High-level ICC team to reach Sri Lanka – report
A high-level ICC team, including a top BCCI official, is reaching Sri Lanka in the aftermath of the government’s appointment of an interim committee to run Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC), Indian media reported. MORE..
Sufficient fuel stocks available until August, requests already made for remaining months – officials
Sufficient fuel stocks available until August, requests already made for remaining months – officials
Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya has stated that the government has managed the energy crisis in a way that does not cause hardship to the public, unlike in some other countries, by bearing the associated costs without placing a burden on the people and by implementing a sustainable management process. MORE..
Trump says US and China are aligned on Iran, Tehran must make a deal soon
Trump says US and China are aligned on Iran, Tehran must make a deal soon
U.S. President Donald Trump said his patience with Iran was running out and that Chinese President Xi Jinping had agreed during their talks in Beijing that Tehran must reopen the Strait of Hormuz. MORE..
Magnitude 6.3 earthquake hits northern Japan, no tsunami warning issued
Magnitude 6.3 earthquake hits northern Japan, no tsunami warning issued
An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.3 hit northern Japan on Friday, the Japan Meteorological Agency said. MORE..
CBSL launches online complaint management system for financial consumers
CBSL launches online complaint management system for financial consumers
The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has announced the launch of an online Complaint Management System (CMS), marking a significant step to facilitate the submission of complaints and grievances by financial consumers relating to Financial Service Providers (FSPs) regulated by CBSL. MORE..
Expansion of PayPal services in Sri Lanka officially announced
Expansion of PayPal services in Sri Lanka officially announced
Marking a significant milestone in the digital economy, the official announcement on the expansion of PayPal services in Sri Lanka was made this morning (16) at the Galle Face Hotel under the patronage of Prime Minister Dr Harini Amarasuriya. MORE..
23 monks remanded over drug smuggling urged to voluntarily disrobe
23 monks remanded over drug smuggling urged to voluntarily disrobe
The Registrars of the three main Buddhist chapters (Nikayas) in Sri Lanka have requested 23 arrested monks, who are currently in remand custody over allegations of smuggling narcotics from Thailand, to voluntarily disrobe to return to lay life. MORE..
| May 15, 2026 4:42 pm
US Dollar selling rate exceeds Rs. 331
US Dollar selling rate exceeds Rs. 331
The selling price of the US Dollar has exceeded Rs. 331 against the Sri Lankan Rupee. MORE..
New outbreak of Ebola kills 65 in eastern DR Congo
New outbreak of Ebola kills 65 in eastern DR Congo
Africa’s top health agency has declared an Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo’s eastern Ituri province. MORE..
Indian passenger arrested at BIA with over 2kg of cocaine
Indian passenger arrested at BIA with over 2kg of cocaine
A foreign national passenger was arrested at the arrival terminal of the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) by officers of the Customs Narcotics Control Unit while attempting to smuggle a stock of cocaine valued at around Rs. 108 million through the ‘Green Channel’ this morning (15). MORE..
Sri Lanka and Belarus sign MoU to strengthen health sector cooperation
Sri Lanka and Belarus sign MoU to strengthen health sector cooperation
Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism, Vijitha Herath, who is currently on an official visit to Belarus, stated that he held discussions with Belarusian Minister of Health Aliaksandr Khajayeu on expanding cooperation in the health sector between Sri Lanka and Belarus. MORE..
Sanath Nishantha’s brother sentenced to prison
Sanath Nishantha’s brother sentenced to prison
The former Chairman of the Arachchikattuwa Pradeshiya Sabha, Jagath Samantha, has been sentenced to five and a half years of imprisonment after being found guilty of assaulting the Divisional Secretary of Arachchikattuwa. MORE..
Trump leaves China after talks dominated by trade, oil and Taiwan
Trump leaves China after talks dominated by trade, oil and Taiwan
U.S. President Donald Trump departed Beijing Friday after two days of talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping that ran the gamut from Iran and Taiwan to trade, oil and Boeing. MORE..
Provincial Council elections will be held within this year - Minister
Provincial Council elections will be held within this year - Minister
The Minister of Science and Technology, Chrishantha Abeyasena, has stated that the Provincial Council elections will definitely be held within this year. MORE..
| May 15, 2026 12:21 pm
74 Vietnamese nationals further remanded over alleged online scams
74 Vietnamese nationals further remanded over alleged online scams
The Fort Magistrate’s Court has ordered that 74 Vietnamese nationals arrested and remanded on suspicion of involvement in online financial scams be further remanded until May 21. MORE..
NBRO extends landslide warnings amid heavy rainfall across Sri Lanka
NBRO extends landslide warnings amid heavy rainfall across Sri Lanka
Taking into account the prevailing heavy rainfall across Sri Lanka, the National Building Research Organisation (NBRO) has extended the landslide early warnings issued last night (14). MORE..
| May 15, 2026 11:56 am
CAA takes legal action against traders overcharging for Samba rice
CAA takes legal action against traders overcharging for Samba rice
The Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) states that legal action has been initiated against a group of traders in the Marawila area for selling Samba rice above the government-mandated Maximum Retail Price (MRP). MORE..
India hikes petrol, diesel prices more than 3%, retailers say
India hikes petrol, diesel prices more than 3%, retailers say
India has raised petrol and diesel prices for the first time in four years by 3 rupees ($0.03) per litre, or more than 3%, according to retailers in Delhi on Friday, to recoup some of the losses incurred due to higher global crude oil prices. MORE..
Red warning issued for heavy rains; system expected to recede within 36 hours
Red warning issued for heavy rains; system expected to recede within 36 hours
A red warning for heavy rainfall in several areas of the country has been issued by the Department of Meteorology. MORE..
88 houses partially damaged across seven districts due to bad weather - DMC
88 houses partially damaged across seven districts due to bad weather - DMC
The Disaster Management Centre (DMC) reports that 88 houses across the island have sustained partial damage due to prevailing adverse weather conditions in Sri Lanka. MORE..