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)
The United National Party (UNP) has raised concerns over what it described as the �uncontrolled depreciation� of the Sri Lankan rupee, questioning the government s economic approach and warning of rising pressure on the public due to the increasing cost of living. MORE..
21 May 2026 (6:41 PM)
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 Ebola public health emergency in Africa cast its shadow on India s diplomatic calendar with the Ministry of External Affairs on Thursday (May 21, 2026) announcing postponement of the India-Africa Forum Summit-IV that was scheduled for May 28-31. MORE..
21 May 2026 (7:56 PM)
The Archbishop of Colombo His Eminence Malcolm Cardinal Ranjith, says he is deeply disappointed by the conduct of politicians in the country. MORE..
21 May 2026 (5:52 PM)
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Joseph Vijay expanded his Cabinet today with the induction of 23 MLAs in the Council of Ministers. 21 MLAs from Vijay s TVK party and 2 from the ally Congress took oath as ministers in the new government. MORE..
21 May 2026 (12:52 PM)