Gold prices firmed on Wednesday as lower oil prices, following a U.S. extension of a ceasefire with Iran, eased fears of an inflation spike and prolonged high interest rates. MORE..
22 Apr 2026 (10:47 AM)
Global oil prices fluctuated in early Asian trading on Wednesday as the status of peace talks between the US and Iran remains unclear. MORE..
22 Apr 2026 (7:52 AM)
The internationally recognized �Walk for Peace� is scheduled to commence today (April 22) from Dambulla, with arrangements in place to continue the event until April 28 under state patronage. MORE..
22 Apr 2026 (7:33 AM)
US President Donald Trump has suggested that he may offer financial assistance - or a currency swap - with Gulf countries he believes have proven to be reliable allies with the war in Iran. MORE..
21 Apr 2026 (9:01 PM)
A total of 50 foreign nationals who had entered Sri Lanka on business visas and continued to remain illegally after their visas expired have been arrested this afternoon (21) by a group of officers from the Investigation Division of the Department of Immigration and Emigration. MORE..
21 Apr 2026 (10:54 PM)
A total of 88,221 tourists have arrived in the country thus far in April, data from the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) shows. MORE..
21 Apr 2026 (9:19 PM)