India has raised import tariffs on gold and silver to 15% from 6%, government orders said on Wednesday, as part of efforts to curb overseas purchases of the metals and ease pressure on the country s foreign exchange reserves. MORE..
13 May 2026 (10:26 AM)
U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday began his highly anticipated trip to China, saying it will be �very exciting,� with the rest of the world particularly eyeing whether anything dramatic on the Iran war or Taiwan will come out of his talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping. MORE..
13 May 2026 (9:13 AM)
Two suspects accused of arranging two fake sureties to secure bail for former Chief Executive Officer of SriLankan Airlines Kapila Chandrasena, who recently died under mysterious circumstances, have been further remanded. MORE..
13 May 2026 (12:48 PM)
The National Building Research Organisation (NBRO) states that due to the heavy rainfall currently affecting the island, residents living in mountainous and landslide-prone areas must remain highly vigilant regarding early warning signs of landslides. MORE..
13 May 2026 (11:06 AM)
An accident has been reported on the Colombo�Kataragama main road in Dikwella, close to the Polgahamullla private garment factory, after a collision between a school transport bus and a Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB) bus. MORE..
13 May 2026 (12:11 PM)
The Road Development Authority (RDA) has urged motorists travelling on expressways to pay close attention to warning messages displayed on electronic signboards due to prevailing adverse weather conditions. MORE..
13 May 2026 (11:43 AM)