The Ministry of Agriculture has announced that, following assessments of crop damage caused by recent heavy rains across Sri Lanka, steps will be taken to disburse compensation of up to a maximum of Rs. 100,000 per hectare, based on the severity of the damage. MORE..
19 May 2026 (2:04 PM)
The National War Heroes Commemoration Ceremony, marking 17 years since the defeat of terrorism, is scheduled to be held today (19) as in previous years.MORE..
19 May 2026 (8:31 AM)
South-West monsoon is gradually getting established over the island, according to the Department of Meteorology. MORE..
19 May 2026 (7:14 AM)
Chinese leader Xi Jinping is set to host his �old friend� Vladimir Putin less than a week after Donald Trump s high-profile visit, as Beijing seeks to project itself as a stable and predictable power in a world shaken by trade tensions, wars and an energy crisis. MORE..
19 May 2026 (11:11 AM)
The further magisterial inquiry into the suspicious death of the former Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of SriLankan Airlines, Kapila Chandrasena, has been postponed until 22 May. MORE..
19 May 2026 (3:05 PM)
The US government said on Monday India s Adani Enterprises agreed to pay $275 million to settle alleged sanctions violations involving Iran, as the Trump administration moved to resolve several cases involving Indian billionaire Gautam Adani. MORE..
18 May 2026 (10:31 PM)