India has raised import tariffs on gold and silver to 15% from 6%, government orders said on Wednesday, as part of efforts to curb overseas purchases of the metals and ease pressure on the country s foreign exchange reserves. MORE..
13 May 2026 (10:26 AM)
Samagi Jana Balawegaya Member of Parliament Harsha de Silva has dismissed speculation over his political future, stating that he has no intention of leaving the centre-right political camp and reaffirming his commitment to building a developed Sri Lanka. MORE..
13 May 2026 (7:28 AM)
The highest rainfall recorded during the past 22 hours was reported from Kesbewa, with 204 millimetres of rain, the Department of Meteorology stated. MORE..
13 May 2026 (8:54 AM)
A holiday has been declared today (13) for selected grades of the Telijjawila Royal College, due to the risk of landslides and slope failures caused by heavy rainfall in the Matara District. MORE..
13 May 2026 (12:21 PM)
A red warning for heavy rains in several areas of the country has been issued by the Department of Meteorology. MORE..
13 May 2026 (11:47 AM)
Heavy rain accompanied by dense fog has been reported since early this morning (13) along the Talawakelle�Nuwara Eliya main road, affecting visibility and disrupting traffic movement in the area. MORE..
13 May 2026 (11:08 AM)