Asian shares were mostly lower Friday as uncertainty grew about what will happen next after a U.S. court blocked many of President Donald Trump s sweeping tariffs. MORE..
30 May 2025 (12:37 PM)
The overall rate of inflation, as measured by the Colombo Consumer Price Index (CCPI) on Year-on-Year basis, has increased to -0.7% in May 2025, compared to -2.0% in April 2025, according to the latest data released by the Department of Census and Statistics. MORE..
30 May 2025 (5:09 PM)
The Disaster Management Center (DMC) reports that a total of 1,757 individuals from 485 families have been affected by the adverse weather conditions currently impacting the island. MORE..
30 May 2025 (2:43 PM)
The Department of Meteorology has issued a Red warning for strong winds and rough seas for the sea areas off the coast extending from Chilaw to Kankasanthurai via Puttalam and Mannar, and from Galle to Pottuvil via Hambanthota. MORE..
30 May 2025 (6:13 PM)
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake emphasized his unwavering commitment to fulfilling his fundamental responsibility of elevating Sri Lanka s international standing not as a criminal state protected by political patronage, but as a well-governed and law-abiding nation. MORE..
30 May 2025 (10:24 PM)
Power outages have been reported in several areas across the island, including Colombo, following heavy rains and strong winds that lashed parts of the country overnight (May 29). MORE..
30 May 2025 (12:11 PM)