China's Xi likely to visit India with big delegation for first time in seven yearsChinese President Xi Jinping is likely to attend next month's BRICS summit in New Delhi with a large delegation, three sources said, in what would be his first visit in seven years and a fresh sign of a thaw between the rivals.33m agoSea temperatures around Sri Lanka rise by 1°C amid El Niño conditionsSea temperatures around Sri Lanka have risen by 1°C, raising concerns over worsening weather conditions as the effects of the El Niño phenomenon continue to impact the country, according to the Department of Meteorology.1h agoNEWS ALERTAdmiral (Retd.) Kanchana Banagoda appointed AASL ChairmanAdmiral (Retired) Kanchana Banagoda has been appointed Chairman of Airport and Aviation Services (Sri Lanka) (Private) Limited (AASL).2h agoNEWS ALERTAdmiral (Retd.) Kanchana Banagoda appointed AASL ChairmanAdmiral (Retired) Kanchana Banagoda has been appointed Chairman of Airport and Aviation Services (Sri Lanka) (Private) Limited (AASL).2h agoOver 80% of Rs. 95 billion MSME loan fund already disbursedMore than 80% of the Rs. 95 billion allocated by the government in 2026 to support micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) has already been utilized, according to the Department of Development Finance.2h agoOver 80% of Rs. 95 billion MSME loan fund already disbursedMore than 80% of the Rs. 95 billion allocated by the government in 2026 to support micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) has already been utilized, according to the Department of Development Finance.2h agoMoody’s maintains Sri Lanka’s Caa1 rating, warns of debt pressuresMoody’s Ratings has affirmed Sri Lanka’s Caa1 foreign currency long-term issuer and senior unsecured ratings, while maintaining a stable outlook.3h agoMoody’s maintains Sri Lanka’s Caa1 rating, warns of debt pressuresMoody’s Ratings has affirmed Sri Lanka’s Caa1 foreign currency long-term issuer and senior unsecured ratings, while maintaining a stable outlook.3h agoTrump administration moves to impose more than $100,000 fee for H-1B worker visasPresident Donald Trump's administration on Monday released a proposed regulation to codify an unprecedented more than $100,000 fee on new H-1B visas for highly skilled foreign workers that Trump first imposed last year but has been blocked by the courts.3h agoTrump administration moves to impose more than $100,000 fee for H-1B worker visasPresident Donald Trump's administration on Monday released a proposed regulation to codify an unprecedented more than $100,000 fee on new H-1B visas for highly skilled foreign workers that Trump first imposed last year but has been blocked by the courts.3h agoSecond Randoli Perahera parades the streets of Kandy The second Randoli Perahera of the historic Kandy Esala Perahera commenced parading the streets this evening (24), drawing large crowds of spectators to the streets of Kandy.3h agoSecond Randoli Perahera parades the streets of Kandy The second Randoli Perahera of the historic Kandy Esala Perahera commenced parading the streets this evening (24), drawing large crowds of spectators to the streets of Kandy.3h agoNEWS ALERT2019 Easter Sunday Attacks Case verdict to be delivered on September 22The Colombo Permanent Trial-at-Bar has fixed September 22 to pronounce the verdict in the case against 25 accused persons charged with conspiring to carry out the 2019 Easter Sunday terror attacks and aiding and abetting the attacks.3h agoNEWS ALERT2019 Easter Sunday Attacks Case verdict to be delivered on September 22The Colombo Permanent Trial-at-Bar has fixed September 22 to pronounce the verdict in the case against 25 accused persons charged with conspiring to carry out the 2019 Easter Sunday terror attacks and aiding and abetting the attacks.3h agoCOPE raises concerns over Peradeniya University’s financial managementThe Committee on Public Enterprises (COPE) has raised concerns over the financial administration, wastewater management, research allowance payments and institutional governance of the University of Peradeniya.4h agoCOPE raises concerns over Peradeniya University’s financial managementThe Committee on Public Enterprises (COPE) has raised concerns over the financial administration, wastewater management, research allowance payments and institutional governance of the University of Peradeniya.4h agoReducing thermal power generation could stabilise electricity tariffs: PUCSL ChairmanElectricity tariff fluctuations could be brought to an end if Sri Lanka takes steps to reduce power generation from thermal sources, the Chairman of the Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) K. P. L. Chandralal has stated.4h agoReducing thermal power generation could stabilise electricity tariffs: PUCSL ChairmanElectricity tariff fluctuations could be brought to an end if Sri Lanka takes steps to reduce power generation from thermal sources, the Chairman of the Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) K. P. L. Chandralal has stated.4h agoNEWS ALERT2027 Scholarship, A/L, O/L Examination dates announcedThe Department of Examinations has announced the dates for all major school examinations scheduled to be held in 2027.5h agoNEWS ALERT2027 Scholarship, A/L, O/L Examination dates announcedThe Department of Examinations has announced the dates for all major school examinations scheduled to be held in 2027.5h agoIran faces 'greatest financial offensive ever', says US treasury secretaryThe US treasury secretary has threated Iran with "the single greatest financial offensive ever", claiming the US-Israel war with Iran was "entering its endgame".5h agoIran faces 'greatest financial offensive ever', says US treasury secretaryThe US treasury secretary has threated Iran with "the single greatest financial offensive ever", claiming the US-Israel war with Iran was "entering its endgame".5h agoWarm weather advisory issued for several areasAn Amber-level warm weather advisory has been issued for tomorrow, with the Natural Hazards Early Warning Centre warning of increased heat conditions in several parts of the country.6h agoWarm weather advisory issued for several areasAn Amber-level warm weather advisory has been issued for tomorrow, with the Natural Hazards Early Warning Centre warning of increased heat conditions in several parts of the country.6h agoParliament committee explores measures to ease prison overcrowdingThe Sectoral Oversight Committee on Governance, Justice and Civil Protection has sought the views and proposals of Sri Lanka Police on measures to reduce overcrowding in the country’s prisons, with particular attention given to drug-related cases.6h agoParliament committee explores measures to ease prison overcrowdingThe Sectoral Oversight Committee on Governance, Justice and Civil Protection has sought the views and proposals of Sri Lanka Police on measures to reduce overcrowding in the country’s prisons, with particular attention given to drug-related cases.6h agoSri Lanka highlights growing FDI opportunities ahead of 2026 Investment SummitSri Lanka is seeking to attract greater foreign direct investment (FDI) and strengthen international investor engagement through the upcoming Sri Lanka Economic and Investment Summit 2026, with diplomatic missions in Colombo being briefed on the opportunities available in the country.6h agoSri Lanka highlights growing FDI opportunities ahead of 2026 Investment SummitSri Lanka is seeking to attract greater foreign direct investment (FDI) and strengthen international investor engagement through the upcoming Sri Lanka Economic and Investment Summit 2026, with diplomatic missions in Colombo being briefed on the opportunities available in the country.6h agoWorld Bank discusses Colombo Fort Tourism Zone developmentDiscussions on developing Colombo Fort as a tourism zone under World Bank loans and grants, as well as measures to promote Sri Lanka’s tourism industry, were held at the Presidential Secretariat today (24).6h agoWorld Bank discusses Colombo Fort Tourism Zone developmentDiscussions on developing Colombo Fort as a tourism zone under World Bank loans and grants, as well as measures to promote Sri Lanka’s tourism industry, were held at the Presidential Secretariat today (24).6h agoPUCSL warns of possible power shortages amid El Niño conditionsSri Lanka could face increased electricity demand and reduced power generation in the future due to prevailing El Niño conditions, potentially leading to power cuts, a senior official of the Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) said today.7h agoPUCSL warns of possible power shortages amid El Niño conditionsSri Lanka could face increased electricity demand and reduced power generation in the future due to prevailing El Niño conditions, potentially leading to power cuts, a senior official of the Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) said today.7h agoSpecial security and traffic plan for third Randoli Perahera tomorrowSri Lanka Police have announced a special security and traffic management plan for the third Randoli Perahera of the Kandy Esala Perahera, which is scheduled to parade the streets tomorrow (25).7h agoSpecial security and traffic plan for third Randoli Perahera tomorrowSri Lanka Police have announced a special security and traffic management plan for the third Randoli Perahera of the Kandy Esala Perahera, which is scheduled to parade the streets tomorrow (25).7h agoNEWS ALERTUS Ambassador-designate Eric Meyer arrives in Sri LankaU.S. Ambassador-designate Eric Meyer has arrived in Colombo to assume duties as the 29th United States Ambassador to Sri Lanka.7h agoNEWS ALERTUS Ambassador-designate Eric Meyer arrives in Sri LankaU.S. Ambassador-designate Eric Meyer has arrived in Colombo to assume duties as the 29th United States Ambassador to Sri Lanka.7h agoNEWS ALERT21 petitions filed challenging 22nd Amendment BillA total of 21 petitions have been filed before the Supreme Court challenging the government’s proposed 22nd Amendment to the Constitution, with the petitioners arguing that the Bill could affect public sovereignty and the independence of the judiciary.7h agoNEWS ALERT21 petitions filed challenging 22nd Amendment BillA total of 21 petitions have been filed before the Supreme Court challenging the government’s proposed 22nd Amendment to the Constitution, with the petitioners arguing that the Bill could affect public sovereignty and the independence of the judiciary.7h ago
