President Anura Kumara Dissanayake stated that the government s objective is to reduce fuel consumption and that decisions such as the increase in fuel prices were taken accordingly. MORE..
13 May 2026 (4:11 PM)
The Port of Colombo has recorded a 13.9 percent increase in container handling volumes during the first four months of 2026, Sri Lanka Ports Authority (SLPA) said on Wednesday. MORE..
13 May 2026 (4:34 PM)
Two relatives have been arrested for allegedly attempting to abduct a young woman after threatening her with a pistol later identified as a toy firearm, Sri Lanka Police stated. MORE..
13 May 2026 (2:55 PM)
Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated that the guidance of religious leaders is essential to further strengthen harmony and solidarity among communities in multicultural areas such as Anamaduwa, where Sinhala, Tamil, and Muslim communities live together in harmony. MORE..
13 May 2026 (11:33 PM)
The low-pressure area located northeast of Sri Lanka is expected to move away from the island and gradually weaken over the next 48 hours, the Department of Meteorology stated. MORE..
13 May 2026 (4:49 PM)
US President Donald Trump arrived in Beijing this afternoon for a high-stakes meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping. MORE..
13 May 2026 (7:15 PM)