The latest monthly Global Seasonal Climate Update issued by the World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) has indicated a clear shift in the Equatorial Pacific, with rapidly rising sea-surface temperatures pointing towards a likely return of El Nino conditions as early as May-July 2026. MORE..
25 Apr 2026 (5:47 PM)
The Leader of the Opposition, Sajith Premadasa has called for the appointment of a Parliamentary Select Committee to investigate the incident in which the Treasury allegedly transferred US$2.5 million to a third-party account. MORE..
25 Apr 2026 (6:18 PM)
A clear majority of Americans blame President Donald Trump for surging gasoline prices, which is weighing on his Republican Party ahead of November s congressional midterm elections, according to a Reuters'Ipsos poll. MORE..
25 Apr 2026 (4:22 PM)
The Central Bank of Sri Lanka has projected a significant increase in the country s fuel import expenditure in 2026, citing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and continued volatility in global oil markets as key contributing factors. MORE..
25 Apr 2026 (5:21 PM)
Significant progress has been made in investigations into the incident in which a loan installment of USD 2.5 million owed by the government to a foreign entity was diverted to an external party, the Deputy Minister of Digital Economy, Eranga Weeraratne stated. MORE..
25 Apr 2026 (3:24 PM)
A suspect was arrested in Homagama yesterday (24) by the Western Province North Crimes Division while in possession of 12 kilograms of heroin, with an estimated street value of approximately Rs. 120 million. MORE..
25 Apr 2026 (12:34 PM)