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The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has decided to increase the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) by 100 bps to 8.75%, following its latest Monetary Policy Board meeting held on Monday (25). MORE..
26 May 2026 (9:21 AM)
A total of 19 individuals sustained minor injuries after a bus carrying apparel factory workers veered off the road and overturned into a paddy field along the Diyagama Road in Kahathuduwa today (25), according to police. MORE..
25 May 2026 (11:14 PM)
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Tuesday negotiating a deal with Iran could �take a few days,� quashing hopes for an imminent end to the conflict a day after U.S. forces conducted what Washington called defensive strikes in southern Iran. MORE..
26 May 2026 (12:46 PM)
The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has indicated that vehicle prices could see a temporary increase due to higher surcharges imposed on vehicle imports and fluctuations in exchange rates. MORE..
26 May 2026 (12:05 AM)
National Authority on Tobacco and Alcohol (NATA) says nearly 22,000 deaths are reported annually in Sri Lanka due to tobacco use. MORE..
26 May 2026 (12:28 PM)
The Southwest monsoon is gradually establishing across the island, bringing increased rainfall to the southwestern parts of the country over the next few days, according to the Department of Meteorology. MORE..
25 May 2026 (11:05 PM)