Govt. likely to enter into another agreement with IMF, Deputy Finance Minister saysSri Lanka is likely to enter into another agreement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Deputy Minister of Finance Anil Jayantha Fernando has said.22m agoMinor flooding persists in parts of Nilwala and Gin rivers, Irrigation Dept. warnsMinor flood conditions continue to persist in certain areas along the Nilwala and Gin rivers, the Irrigation Department stated. 47m agoNEWS ALERTVen. Kassapa Thero and six others remanded until Nov. 26The Anuradhapura Magistrate’s Court has remanded seven individuals, including Venerable Balangoda Kassapa Thero, until November 26.1h agoNEWS ALERTVen. Kassapa Thero and six others remanded until Nov. 26The Anuradhapura Magistrate’s Court has remanded seven individuals, including Venerable Balangoda Kassapa Thero, until November 26.1h agoUPDATENEWS ALERTWidespread Microsoft outage takes down Outlook and other 365 servicesMicrosoft suffered a widespread outage on Thursday that impacted thousands of users across regions, according to outage-tracking website Downdetector.com.1h agoUPDATENEWS ALERTWidespread Microsoft outage takes down Outlook and other 365 servicesMicrosoft suffered a widespread outage on Thursday that impacted thousands of users across regions, according to outage-tracking website Downdetector.com.1h agoNEWS ALERTGlobal oil prices rise after Trump says US does not need 'a deal with Iran'Global energy prices rose on Thursday after US President Donald Trump said Washington no longer needs an agreement with Iran.1h agoNEWS ALERTGlobal oil prices rise after Trump says US does not need 'a deal with Iran'Global energy prices rose on Thursday after US President Donald Trump said Washington no longer needs an agreement with Iran.1h agoDebate on Second Reading of 2027 Budget begins todayThe debate on the Second Reading of the 2027 Budget is scheduled to commence in Parliament today (13 November), with proceedings set to begin at 9.30 a.m.2h agoDebate on Second Reading of 2027 Budget begins todayThe debate on the Second Reading of the 2027 Budget is scheduled to commence in Parliament today (13 November), with proceedings set to begin at 9.30 a.m.2h agoTemporary reduction in showers expected across Sri Lanka today – Met. Dept.The Department of Meteorology has announced a temporary reduction in showery conditions across Sri Lanka today (13 November).2h agoTemporary reduction in showers expected across Sri Lanka today – Met. Dept.The Department of Meteorology has announced a temporary reduction in showery conditions across Sri Lanka today (13 November).2h ago13-hour water cut for several areas in Kelaniya and Gampaha on SaturdayThe water supply to several areas in Kelaniya and Gampaha will be suspended for 13 hours and 30 minutes on Saturday (14), the National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) has announced.10h ago13-hour water cut for several areas in Kelaniya and Gampaha on SaturdayThe water supply to several areas in Kelaniya and Gampaha will be suspended for 13 hours and 30 minutes on Saturday (14), the National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) has announced.10h agoOne killed, four wounded in Washington, DC, shooting, police sayOne person was killed and four others were shot and wounded when a gunman opened fire inside a gym before barricading himself inside an apartment building in Washington, DC, on Thursday morning, police said.10h agoOne killed, four wounded in Washington, DC, shooting, police sayOne person was killed and four others were shot and wounded when a gunman opened fire inside a gym before barricading himself inside an apartment building in Washington, DC, on Thursday morning, police said.10h agoCustoms security officer arrested over Rs. 30,000 bribery allegationA Customs Security Officer has been arrested for allegedly soliciting and accepting a bribe of Rs. 30,000 to provide documents required to clear two motorcycles imported from Japan.10h agoCustoms security officer arrested over Rs. 30,000 bribery allegationA Customs Security Officer has been arrested for allegedly soliciting and accepting a bribe of Rs. 30,000 to provide documents required to clear two motorcycles imported from Japan.10h agoFlood warning issued for six DS areas in Nilwala River BasinThe Irrigation Department has issued a flood warning for six Divisional Secretariat areas in the Nilwala River Basin, cautioning that minor flooding could occur in low-lying areas over the next 24 hours following significant rainfall in the upper and middle catchment areas.11h agoFlood warning issued for six DS areas in Nilwala River BasinThe Irrigation Department has issued a flood warning for six Divisional Secretariat areas in the Nilwala River Basin, cautioning that minor flooding could occur in low-lying areas over the next 24 hours following significant rainfall in the upper and middle catchment areas.11h agoNvidia CEO Jensen Huang resigns amid deepening scandalNvidia CEO Jensen Huang is stepping down, leaving the AI industry without its biggest champion and clouding the future of the chipmaker he built into an AI powerhouse.11h agoNvidia CEO Jensen Huang resigns amid deepening scandalNvidia CEO Jensen Huang is stepping down, leaving the AI industry without its biggest champion and clouding the future of the chipmaker he built into an AI powerhouse.11h agoBudget 2027: President Anura Kumara Dissanayake’s full speechPresident Anura Kumara Dissanayake today (12) presented the 2027 Budget in Parliament, projecting the country's budget deficit at Rs. 1.753 trillion, equivalent to 4.5 per cent of Gross Domestic Product (GDP).12h agoBudget 2027: President Anura Kumara Dissanayake’s full speechPresident Anura Kumara Dissanayake today (12) presented the 2027 Budget in Parliament, projecting the country's budget deficit at Rs. 1.753 trillion, equivalent to 4.5 per cent of Gross Domestic Product (GDP).12h agoBudget 2027: Rs. 6 billion allocated for 'Clean Sri Lanka' programmeThe government has allocated Rs. 6,000 million to implement the 'Clean Sri Lanka' programme, which aims to transform the country through social, environmental and ethical development.12h agoBudget 2027: Rs. 6 billion allocated for 'Clean Sri Lanka' programmeThe government has allocated Rs. 6,000 million to implement the 'Clean Sri Lanka' programme, which aims to transform the country through social, environmental and ethical development.12h agoBudget 2027: Govt. proposes SSCL exemption on bunker fuel supplied to international shipsPresident Anura Kumara Dissanayake has proposed exempting the supply of bunker fuel to ships engaged in international transportation from the Social Security Contribution Levy (SSCL).12h agoBudget 2027: Govt. proposes SSCL exemption on bunker fuel supplied to international shipsPresident Anura Kumara Dissanayake has proposed exempting the supply of bunker fuel to ships engaged in international transportation from the Social Security Contribution Levy (SSCL).12h agoGovernment proposes changes to VAT calculation in film industryThe government has proposed revising the method of calculating Value Added Tax (VAT) on cinema ticket sales to ensure a fairer and more equitable tax system within Sri Lanka's film industry.12h agoGovernment proposes changes to VAT calculation in film industryThe government has proposed revising the method of calculating Value Added Tax (VAT) on cinema ticket sales to ensure a fairer and more equitable tax system within Sri Lanka's film industry.12h agoBudget 2027: Rs. 250 million allocated for defence research and security modernisationPresident Anura Kumara Dissanayake has proposed several initiatives to strengthen Sri Lanka's defence sector, including the establishment of a Defence Development Research Centre with an allocation of Rs. 250 million.12h agoBudget 2027: Rs. 250 million allocated for defence research and security modernisationPresident Anura Kumara Dissanayake has proposed several initiatives to strengthen Sri Lanka's defence sector, including the establishment of a Defence Development Research Centre with an allocation of Rs. 250 million.12h agoBudget 2027: Police officers to receive Rs. 10,000 monthly allowance increase President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has proposed increasing the monthly food and accommodation allowance paid to police officers by Rs. 10,000, effective from July 2027, under the 2027 Budget.12h agoBudget 2027: Police officers to receive Rs. 10,000 monthly allowance increase President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has proposed increasing the monthly food and accommodation allowance paid to police officers by Rs. 10,000, effective from July 2027, under the 2027 Budget.12h agoBudget 2027: Rs. 25,000 allowance increase for judges, housing allowance to doublePresident Anura Kumara Dissanayake has proposed a Rs. 25,000 increase in the monthly professional allowance paid to High Court Judges and other judicial officers, alongside higher transport, driver and housing allowances under the 2027 Budget.13h agoBudget 2027: Rs. 25,000 allowance increase for judges, housing allowance to doublePresident Anura Kumara Dissanayake has proposed a Rs. 25,000 increase in the monthly professional allowance paid to High Court Judges and other judicial officers, alongside higher transport, driver and housing allowances under the 2027 Budget.13h agoBudget 2027: Rs. 2,500 monthly interim allowance for pensioners from July 2027President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has proposed a monthly interim allowance of Rs. 2,500 for public sector pensioners who retired between 2020 and 2024, effective from July 1, 2027, as part of measures to address disparities in pension payments.13h agoBudget 2027: Rs. 2,500 monthly interim allowance for pensioners from July 2027President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has proposed a monthly interim allowance of Rs. 2,500 for public sector pensioners who retired between 2020 and 2024, effective from July 1, 2027, as part of measures to address disparities in pension payments.13h ago