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)
The Agricultural and Agrarian Insurance Board has announced plans to introduce a new pension scheme for workers engaged in the tea industry and related sectors. MORE..
13 May 2026 (11:31 AM)
An individual has died while 62 families in four districts have been affected by prevailing adverse weather conditions. MORE..
13 May 2026 (1:15 PM)
A student of a leading government school in Eppawala has allegedly attacked five other students with a sharp weapon. MORE..
13 May 2026 (1:34 PM)
The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) and the Ministry of Finance are working closely to strengthen systems and prevent a recurrence of the incident involving the alleged fraudulent transfer of USD 2.5 million belonging to the Finance Ministry, CBSL Governor Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe stated. MORE..
13 May 2026 (2:30 PM)
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)