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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..
Trump says China wants to buy oil from US
Trump says China wants to buy oil from US
U.S. President Donald Trump said China wants to buy oil from the United States. MORE..
Multiple reservoirs across Sri Lanka spill amid ongoing heavy rainfall
Multiple reservoirs across Sri Lanka spill amid ongoing heavy rainfall
The Department of Irrigation reports that 21 major reservoirs and more than 19 medium-scale reservoirs under its management are currently spilling. MORE..
Avissawella records highest rainfall as heavy showers affect island-wide river basins
Avissawella records highest rainfall as heavy showers affect island-wide river basins
The highest rainfall recorded during the 24-hour period ending at 5.00 a.m. today (15) was observed in the Avissawella area, amid adverse weather conditions affecting the island. MORE..
Minor flood warning issued for Kuda Ganga sub-basin of Kalu River
Minor flood warning issued for Kuda Ganga sub-basin of Kalu River
The Department of Irrigation has issued a minor flood warning for the next 48 hours regarding the Kuda Ganga sub-basin of the Kalu River. MORE..
Schools in Hatton Education Zone closed today due to bad weather
Schools in Hatton Education Zone closed today due to bad weather
Due to the prevailing heavy rainfall across Sri Lanka, a special holiday has been declared today (15) for all schools within the Hatton Education Zone. MORE..
Death toll from adverse weather in Sri Lanka rises to two
Death toll from adverse weather in Sri Lanka rises to two
The Disaster Management Centre (DMC) states that a total of two deaths have been reported as a result of the disaster situation affecting several districts across the island. MORE..
Very heavy showers above 150 mm likely in some areas today
Very heavy showers above 150 mm likely in some areas today
According to the Department of Meteorology, the low-pressure area located northeast of Sri Lanka persists. MORE..
US Justice Dept close to dropping charges against India’s Gautam Adani, sources say
US Justice Dept close to dropping charges against India’s Gautam Adani, sources say
The U.S. Justice Department is close to dropping criminal fraud charges against Gautam Adani, an Indian billionaire who has promised to invest $10 billion in the U.S. economy, according to two sources familiar with the matter. MORE..
Trump and Xi set for second day of talks after Taiwan warning
Trump and Xi set for second day of talks after Taiwan warning
U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping are set to meet on Friday to wrap up a two-day state visit that has featured pomp and business deals but also a stark warning from Xi that mishandling the Taiwan issue could push U.S.-China relations to “a very dangerous place.” MORE..
Donald Trump says Xi Jinping offered to “help” with Iran
Donald Trump says Xi Jinping offered to “help” with Iran
US President Donald Trump said that China’s leader Xi Jinping offered during their talks Thursday to help resolve the conflict between the US and Iran. MORE..