A Vesak Week has been declared from today (27 May) until 2 June in conjunction with the 2026 State Vesak Festival, which is being held to commemorate the Sambuddhatva Jayanthi. MORE..
27 May 2026 (10:39 AM)
The selling rate of the US dollar has exceeded the Rs. 330 mark against the Sri Lankan rupee, according to the latest daily exchange rates issued by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL). MORE..
27 May 2026 (1:37 PM)
Canada said on Tuesday it will temporarily ban residents from three African countries amid an Ebola outbreak. MORE..
27 May 2026 (8:08 AM)
British households will face higher energy bills averaging �1,862 a year from July after regulator Ofgem hiked its price cap by 13% on soaring wholesale gas prices caused by the conflict in the Middle East. MORE..
27 May 2026 (5:15 PM)
Sri Lanka s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism Vijitha Herath has called on the Minister of Foreign Affairs of New Zealand Winston Peters in Wellington this afternoon (27). MORE..
27 May 2026 (4:41 PM)
The Ministry of Public Administration, Provincial Councils and Local Government has announced that all meat shops, slaughterhouses, betting centres, casinos, and nightclubs will remain closed for three days in view of the 2026 National Vesak Festival. MORE..
27 May 2026 (12:54 PM)