There is a risk of strong lightning activity due to the prevailing rainy weather conditions across the country, the Department of Meteorology has stated. MORE..
3 May 2026 (6:29 PM)
The Gazette containing amendments to the Value Added Tax (VAT) system, which will come into effect from July 1, has been issued by the Ministry of Finance, Planning Economic Development. MORE..
3 May 2026 (2:46 PM)
Operators have confirmed that bus fares will not be revised despite the latest fuel price revision yesterday (02). MORE..
3 May 2026 (3:17 PM)
The National Joint Three-Wheeler Drivers and Industrial Workers Association (NJTWDIWA) has called for an increase in three-wheeler fares following yesterday s fuel price revision. MORE..
3 May 2026 (3:39 PM)
Israel gave final approval for a plan to purchase two new combat squadrons of F-35 and F-15IA advanced fighter aircraft from Lockheed Martin and Boeing in a deal worth tens of billions of dollars, the defence ministry said on Sunday (May 3). MORE..
3 May 2026 (5:10 PM)
The Department of Buddhist Affairs has issued a clarification regarding the observance of Vesak Full Moon Poya Day this year on May 30. MORE..
3 May 2026 (11:42 AM)