The World Health Organization (WHO) says it could take up to nine months before a vaccine against this particular species of Ebola is ready. MORE..
21 May 2026 (9:32 AM)
A total of 42 antique paintings from the National Art Gallery have been reported missing, Minister of Buddhasasana, Religious and Cultural Affairs Hiniduma Sunil Senevi told Parliament. MORE..
21 May 2026 (11:44 AM)
The government will not request an increase in electricity tariffs from the Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) until September, according to the Minister of Energy, Anura Karunathilaka. MORE..
21 May 2026 (2:10 PM)
The Supreme Court has ruled that the Secretary of the Ministry of Transport, Highways, Ports and Civil Aviation, Professor Kapila Perera, violated the fundamental human rights of Additional Secretary W.S. Sathyananda by declaring that his services were no longer required and subjecting him to humiliation and mental distress. MORE..
21 May 2026 (2:22 PM)
The Reserve Bank of India is considering all of its available options to stabilise the rupee, including an interest rate hike, more currency swaps and raising dollars from investors overseas, according to people familiar with the matter. MORE..
21 May 2026 (12:10 PM)
The Sri Lankan Rupee continues to weaken against the US Dollar amidst multiple factors including the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. MORE..
21 May 2026 (12:39 PM)