Sri Lanka s Central Bank Governor Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe says that a large number of Letters of Credit (LCs) were opened this year due to "pent-up demand" following the lifting of vehicle import restrictions in February and that the demand for vehicle imports is expected to stabilize in coming months. MORE..
26 Nov 2025 (7:32 PM)
Minister of Agriculture, Livestock, Land and Irrigation K. D. Lalkantha stated that the government will consider farmers proposals on introducing a guaranteed price for maize based on production costs, government intervention in purchasing harvests and establishing an appropriate mechanism for the process. MORE..
26 Nov 2025 (9:53 PM)
The Donald Trump administration has pledged to ensure employers in the United States follow H-1B visa rules and "prioritise qualified Americans" over foreign workers in yet another crackdown on immigration. MORE..
26 Nov 2025 (2:28 PM)
The Department of Irrigation has issued a warning of a potential flood situation in low-lying areas along Kumbukkan Oya Basin. MORE..
26 Nov 2025 (7:43 PM)
The Polonnaruwa District Disaster Management Unit has closed the Somawathiya-Sungavila main road from 4.00 p.m. today (26) due to inundation following the overflowing of the Mahaweli River caused by the prevailing heavy rainfall experienced in the Polonnaruwa District. MORE..
26 Nov 2025 (8:13 PM)
The United National Party (UNP) states that it fully supports the decision taken by Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa to take on the responsibility of merging the United National Party (UNP) and the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB). MORE..
26 Nov 2025 (9:24 PM)