The Sri Lankan Rupee came under further pressure today as the selling rate of the US Dollar rose to Rs. 329.92, marking the highest recorded rate since December 27, 2023. MORE..
14 May 2026 (9:09 PM)
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has reiterated its commitment to supporting Sri Lanka as the country continues its efforts to maintain economic stability and recovery. MORE..
14 May 2026 (9:45 PM)
A former Director of the National Institute of Education (NIE) has been sentenced to six years of rigorous imprisonment and fined Rs. 3 million by the Supreme Court after being found guilty of contempt of court in relation to the non-implementation of a court order concerning the 2024 Grade 5 Scholarship Examination. MORE..
14 May 2026 (7:46 PM)
Train operations along the Puttalam railway line, which had been restricted due to sudden flooding, have been fully restored, the Railway Department said. MORE..
14 May 2026 (7:36 PM)
Latvian Prime Minister Evika Silina has resigned following a political crisis over Russia-bound Ukrainian drones straying into Latvian territory. MORE..
14 May 2026 (6:26 PM)
US President Donald Trump said that China s leader Xi Jinping offered during their talks Thursday to help resolve the conflict between the US and Iran. MORE..
14 May 2026 (11:01 PM)