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Sri Lankans in Lebanon urged to remain vigilant and exercise caution
Sri Lankans in Lebanon urged to remain vigilant and exercise caution
Sri Lankans in Lebanon have been urged to remain vigilant and exercise caution due to the prevailing war-like situation between Iran and Israel. MORE..
Donald Trump urges Tehran evacuation as Iran-Israel conflict enters fifth day
Donald Trump urges Tehran evacuation as Iran-Israel conflict enters fifth day
Israel and Iran attacked each other for a fifth straight day on Tuesday, and U.S. President Donald Trump urged Iranians to evacuate Tehran, citing what he said was the country’s rejection of a deal to curb nuclear weapons development. MORE..
Showers above 50mm expected in several areas
Showers above 50mm expected in several areas
Showers will occur at times in the Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces and in Nuwara-Eliya, Kandy, Galle and Matara districts today (17), the Department of Meteorology said. MORE..
Mega Power lottery creates history with Rs.474 mn winner
Mega Power lottery creates history with Rs.474 mn winner
The largest lottery prize in Sri Lanka’s history was won yesterday (16). MORE..
Israeli strikes hit Iranian state news agency’s office during live broadcast
Israeli strikes hit Iranian state news agency’s office during live broadcast
The Israeli forces on Monday struck the headquarters of the Islamic Republic of Iran News Network (IRINN), operated by IRIB, abruptly halting its live broadcast, claimed reports. MORE..
Iran asks Gulf states to mediate for ceasefire with Israel, sources say
Iran asks Gulf states to mediate for ceasefire with Israel, sources say
Tehran has asked Qatar, Saudi Arabia and Oman to press U.S. President Donald Trump to use his influence on Israel to agree to an immediate ceasefire with Iran in return for Tehran’s flexibility in nuclear negotiations, two Iranian and three regional sources told Reuters on Monday. MORE..
Deployment of Sri Lankan workers to Israel temporarily halted – Dy Minister
Deployment of Sri Lankan workers to Israel temporarily halted – Dy Minister
The Government of Sri Lanka has announced the temporary suspension of the deployment of Sri Lankan nationals for employment in Israel, in light of the ongoing conflict between Israel and Iran. MORE..
Sri Lanka economy reports 4.8% growth in first quarter
Sri Lanka economy reports 4.8% growth in first quarter
Sri Lanka’s economy grew 4.8% year-on-year in the first three months of 2025, official data showed on Monday, indicating a deepening recovery from its worst financial crisis in decades. MORE..
SC hears contempt case against Immigration Controller General
SC hears contempt case against Immigration Controller General
The contempt of court case filed against Controller General of Immigration and Emigration Harsha Illukpitiya, who is currently in remand custody, was taken up for hearing before the Supreme Court today (16). MORE..
Assets of 88 individuals frozen over links to organized crime & fraud
Assets of 88 individuals frozen over links to organized crime & fraud
Authorities have frozen the assets of 88 individuals linked to organized crime and financial fraud, the police announced. MORE..
President’s Fund to honor top A/L performers
President’s Fund to honor top A/L performers
The President’s Fund has launched a program to honor students who excelled at the district level in the 2023/2024 G.C.E. Advanced Level Examination. MORE..
Two sisters killed on pedestrian crossing in Polgasowita
Two sisters killed on pedestrian crossing in Polgasowita
Two sisters died after being hit by a speeding car while crossing at a pedestrian crossing in Koralaima, Polgasowita, police stated. MORE..
Investigators find cockpit voice recorder from crashed Air India flight
Investigators find cockpit voice recorder from crashed Air India flight
Investigators have recovered the cockpit voice recorder (CVR) from the crashed Air India flight, a key step in uncovering what caused last week’s deadly accident. MORE..
Govt. prepares to sell another batch of vehicles
Govt. prepares to sell another batch of vehicles
A tender has been called for the sale of used vehicles belonging to the Ministry of Plantation and Community Infrastructure. MORE..
SJB suspends party membership of 6 Dambulla PS members
SJB suspends party membership of 6 Dambulla PS members
The Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) has suspended the party membership of six members of the Dambulla Pradeshiya Sabha with immediate effect. MORE..
‘No room for policy errors’ - warning to Sri Lanka from IMF
‘No room for policy errors’ - warning to Sri Lanka from IMF
With increasing tariffs, developments in the Middle East, uncertainty around energy prices, Sri Lanka has no room for policy errors, according to a stark warning issued by Dr. Gita Gopinath, the First Deputy Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund.
Air India Dreamliner returns to Hong Kong after technical issue mid-air
Air India Dreamliner returns to Hong Kong after technical issue mid-air
An Air India Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner plane bound for New Delhi returned to its origin of Hong Kong as a precautionary measure on Monday, after the pilot suspected a technical issue mid-air, a source with direct knowledge of the matter told Reuters. MORE..
NPP also secures power in Ratnapura Municipal Council
NPP also secures power in Ratnapura Municipal Council
The National People’s Power (NPP) today (16) succeeded in establishing power in another Municipal Council and two more Pradeshiya Sabhas. MORE..
Hoping to make Sri Lanka’s current EFF program with IMF the last one - President
Hoping to make Sri Lanka’s current EFF program with IMF the last one - President
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake states that he hopes to make the current Extended Fund Facility (EFF) program with the International Monetary Fund (IMF), the last such program Sri Lanka will need to undertake with the IMF. MORE..
NPP’s Vraie Cally Balthazaar elected new Colombo Mayor
NPP’s Vraie Cally Balthazaar elected new Colombo Mayor
National People’s Power (NPP) councilor Vraie Cally Balthazaar has been elected as the new Mayor of the Colombo Municipal Council (CMC). MORE..

Trump administration weighs adding 36 countries to travel ban, memo says
Trump administration weighs adding 36 countries to travel ban, memo says
U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration is considering significantly expanding its travel restrictions by potentially banning citizens of 36 additional countries from entering the United States, according to an internal State Department cable seen by Reuters. MORE..
IMF First Deputy Managing Director calls on President in Colombo
IMF First Deputy Managing Director calls on President in Colombo
Visiting First Deputy Managing Director (FDMD) of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Dr. Gita Gopinath has called on President Anura Kumara Dissanayake at the Presidential Secretariat. MORE..
Colombo Mayor to be elected through a secret ballot
Colombo Mayor to be elected through a secret ballot
The proposal to hold a secret ballot to elect the Mayor for the Colombo Municipal Council has been passed unanimously. MORE..
Colombo MC convenes for inaugural sitting, Members clash over voting method to elect Mayor
Colombo MC convenes for inaugural sitting, Members clash over voting method to elect Mayor
The newly elected Colombo Municipal Council, following the conduct of the Local Government (LG) election on May 6, has convened for its inaugural sitting. MORE..

“Sri Lanka’s Road to Recovery: Debt and Governance” conference underway
“Sri Lanka’s Road to Recovery: Debt and Governance” conference underway
The “Sri Lanka’s Road to Recovery: Debt and Governance” conference, organized by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL), commenced a short while ago. MORE..
