IMF delegation concludes visit to Sri Lanka, discussions on seventh review to continueAn International Monetary Fund (IMF) mission team led by Evan Papageorgiou visited Sri Lanka from September 10 to 23, 2026, to discuss recent macroeconomic developments, progress in implementing economic and financial policies under the Extended 21m agoUPDATENEWS ALERTElectronic revenue licence system temporarily suspended in all provinces except WesternThe issuance of vehicle revenue licences through the Electronic Revenue Licensing (eRL 2.0) System will be temporarily suspended in all provinces except the Western Province from September 25 to 28, 2026. 1h agoNEWS ALERTFire breaks out at computer shop in MahabageA fire has broken out at a computer shop in the Mahabage area, while efforts are currently underway to douse the flames.1h agoNEWS ALERTFire breaks out at computer shop in MahabageA fire has broken out at a computer shop in the Mahabage area, while efforts are currently underway to douse the flames.1h agoIran threatens to paralyse airports in neighbouring countries if they stop Iranian flightsIf neighbouring countries cooperate with the United States by stopping Iranian flights, Iran will ensure their airports cannot function, Mohsen Rezaei, secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council, said in an interview with state TV on Wednesday.2h agoIran threatens to paralyse airports in neighbouring countries if they stop Iranian flightsIf neighbouring countries cooperate with the United States by stopping Iranian flights, Iran will ensure their airports cannot function, Mohsen Rezaei, secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council, said in an interview with state TV on Wednesday.2h agoUPDATENEWS ALERT One dead, two injured in fire at Soysapura flats in MoratuwaA fire which broken out in the ‘C Block’ of the Soysapura flats in Moratuwa this evening (23), has left one person dead and two others injured, according to Sri Lanka Police. 2h agoUPDATENEWS ALERT One dead, two injured in fire at Soysapura flats in MoratuwaA fire which broken out in the ‘C Block’ of the Soysapura flats in Moratuwa this evening (23), has left one person dead and two others injured, according to Sri Lanka Police. 2h agoTrump plans grand spectacle for potentially tense Xi talksUS President Donald Trump welcomes Chinese President Xi Jinping to Washington on Wednesday for a three-day visit where the superpowers' tensions over trade, technology and Tehran will play out against a backdrop of pomp and ceremony.3h agoTrump plans grand spectacle for potentially tense Xi talksUS President Donald Trump welcomes Chinese President Xi Jinping to Washington on Wednesday for a three-day visit where the superpowers' tensions over trade, technology and Tehran will play out against a backdrop of pomp and ceremony.3h agoParliament approves Supplementary Estimate of Energy Ministry and Promotion of Export Agriculture (Amendment) BillSupplementary Estimate No. 05 of 2026 relating to the Ministry of Energy was approved by Parliament today (23) following a debate.4h agoParliament approves Supplementary Estimate of Energy Ministry and Promotion of Export Agriculture (Amendment) BillSupplementary Estimate No. 05 of 2026 relating to the Ministry of Energy was approved by Parliament today (23) following a debate.4h agoDeep depression likely to cross coastal areas of India tonight - Met Dept.The Department of Meteorology said that the Deep Depression over the west-central and adjoining northwest Bay of Bengal is very likely to move west-northwestwards and cross the coastal areas of northern Andhra Pradesh and southern Odisha, India tonight. 4h agoDeep depression likely to cross coastal areas of India tonight - Met Dept.The Department of Meteorology said that the Deep Depression over the west-central and adjoining northwest Bay of Bengal is very likely to move west-northwestwards and cross the coastal areas of northern Andhra Pradesh and southern Odisha, India tonight. 4h agoNEWS ALERTSuspect remanded over Rs. 24.8 billion in foreign currency transferThe suspect arrested by the Financial Crimes Investigation Division (FCID) over allegations of transferring US dollars worth Rs. 24.8 billion to foreign accounts through telegraphic transfers (TT) without importing any goods, has been remanded until October 01 by 5h agoNEWS ALERTSuspect remanded over Rs. 24.8 billion in foreign currency transferThe suspect arrested by the Financial Crimes Investigation Division (FCID) over allegations of transferring US dollars worth Rs. 24.8 billion to foreign accounts through telegraphic transfers (TT) without importing any goods, has been remanded until October 01 by 5h agoOver Rs. 10 million in property destroyed in Mattegoda garage fireA motorcycle repair shop located near the Mattegoda Housing Scheme was completely destroyed in a sudden fire that broke out this afternoon (23), causing property damage estimated at more than Rs. 10 million.5h agoOver Rs. 10 million in property destroyed in Mattegoda garage fireA motorcycle repair shop located near the Mattegoda Housing Scheme was completely destroyed in a sudden fire that broke out this afternoon (23), causing property damage estimated at more than Rs. 10 million.5h agoSri Lanka, Indonesia hold inaugural round of political consultations in ColomboThe inaugural round of Political Consultations between the Ministries of Foreign Affairs of Sri Lanka and the Republic of Indonesia was held in Colombo, marking a significant milestone in the longstanding and friendly relations between the two countries, the Foreign Ministry said.5h agoSri Lanka, Indonesia hold inaugural round of political consultations in ColomboThe inaugural round of Political Consultations between the Ministries of Foreign Affairs of Sri Lanka and the Republic of Indonesia was held in Colombo, marking a significant milestone in the longstanding and friendly relations between the two countries, the Foreign Ministry said.5h agoBASL calls on MPs to vote on 22nd Amendment according to conscienceThe Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) has called upon all political parties in Parliament to allow Members of Parliament to speak and vote on the proposed 22nd Amendment to the Constitution according to their conscience. 7h agoBASL calls on MPs to vote on 22nd Amendment according to conscienceThe Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) has called upon all political parties in Parliament to allow Members of Parliament to speak and vote on the proposed 22nd Amendment to the Constitution according to their conscience. 7h agoAdvisory issued for strong winds and rough seasThe Department of Meteorology has issued an “Amber” advisory for strong winds and rough seas in the sea areas extending from Trincomalee to Negombo via Kankesanturai and Mannar, and from Galle to Pottuvil via Hambantota.7h agoAdvisory issued for strong winds and rough seasThe Department of Meteorology has issued an “Amber” advisory for strong winds and rough seas in the sea areas extending from Trincomalee to Negombo via Kankesanturai and Mannar, and from Galle to Pottuvil via Hambantota.7h agoFuel price subsidy or revision under discussion: CPC ChairmanDiscussions are currently underway on whether to introduce a fuel subsidy or revise fuel prices, the Chairman of the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC), D. J. Rajakaruna stated.7h agoFuel price subsidy or revision under discussion: CPC ChairmanDiscussions are currently underway on whether to introduce a fuel subsidy or revise fuel prices, the Chairman of the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC), D. J. Rajakaruna stated.7h agoPolice clarify categories exempt from expressway seat belt requirementPolice have clarified that although wearing seat belts is mandatory for passengers of vehicles travelling on expressways, certain categories of passengers are exempt from the requirement under regulations introduced in June 2025.8h agoPolice clarify categories exempt from expressway seat belt requirementPolice have clarified that although wearing seat belts is mandatory for passengers of vehicles travelling on expressways, certain categories of passengers are exempt from the requirement under regulations introduced in June 2025.8h agoEaster Sunday Attacks Trial: Abdul Manaf Mohamed Firdous sentenced to 260 yearsThe Colombo Permanent High Court Trial-at-Bar has sentenced an accused to 260 years of rigorous imprisonment, the longest individual sentence handed down yesterday (22) in the long-running case concerning the 2019 Easter Sunday terror attacks.8h agoEaster Sunday Attacks Trial: Abdul Manaf Mohamed Firdous sentenced to 260 yearsThe Colombo Permanent High Court Trial-at-Bar has sentenced an accused to 260 years of rigorous imprisonment, the longest individual sentence handed down yesterday (22) in the long-running case concerning the 2019 Easter Sunday terror attacks.8h agoUS and Iran hold first talks since June after Trump's 'annihilation' threatTop Iranian and US officials have held talks at the UN in New York on a day when the US leader said he could "annihilate" the Islamic Republic if the conflict went unresolved.8h agoUS and Iran hold first talks since June after Trump's 'annihilation' threatTop Iranian and US officials have held talks at the UN in New York on a day when the US leader said he could "annihilate" the Islamic Republic if the conflict went unresolved.8h agoNEWS ALERTMP Namal Rajapaksa further remandedNational Organiser of the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) and Member of Parliament Namal Rajapaksa, who is in remand custody over alleged involvement in the Airbus deal, has been further remanded until September 30 by the Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court.8h agoNEWS ALERTMP Namal Rajapaksa further remandedNational Organiser of the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) and Member of Parliament Namal Rajapaksa, who is in remand custody over alleged involvement in the Airbus deal, has been further remanded until September 30 by the Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court.8h agoNEWS ALERTSri Lanka’s exports surpass US$12 billion in first eight months of 2026Sri Lanka’s total exports surpassed the US$12 billion mark during the first eight months of 2026, reaching an estimated US$12.01 billion, the Export Development Board (EDB) said.8h agoNEWS ALERTSri Lanka’s exports surpass US$12 billion in first eight months of 2026Sri Lanka’s total exports surpassed the US$12 billion mark during the first eight months of 2026, reaching an estimated US$12.01 billion, the Export Development Board (EDB) said.8h agoMP Namal Rajapaksa produced before courtSri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) National Organiser and Member of Parliament Namal Rajapaksa, who was arrested and subsequently remanded, has been produced before the Colombo Chief Magistrate’s Court, a short while ago.9h agoMP Namal Rajapaksa produced before courtSri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) National Organiser and Member of Parliament Namal Rajapaksa, who was arrested and subsequently remanded, has been produced before the Colombo Chief Magistrate’s Court, a short while ago.9h ago
