The Governor of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL), Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe says that increasing policy interest rates leads to a rise in market interest rates. MORE..
26 May 2026 (5:18 PM)
An individual has been arrested at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) for the possession of a large quantity of Kush cannabis, police said. MORE..
26 May 2026 (8:23 PM)
Sri Lanka s Cabinet Spokesperson Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa says a bill aimed at revoking the parliamentary seats of Members of Parliament (MPs) who switch political parties after being elected by people s vote is expected to be tabled in Parliament in the near future. MORE..
26 May 2026 (6:48 PM)
Arrangements will be made to provide motorbikes for Public Health Midwives in the future, along with the implementation of the scheduled salary increase from January next year, the Minister of Health, Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa stated. MORE..
26 May 2026 (11:06 PM)
Necessary financial provisions are available to conduct the Provincial Council election, according to Cabinet Spokesperson and Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa. MORE..
26 May 2026 (5:21 PM)
A school teacher has died after drowning while swimming in the sea at Kirinda Beach, police said. MORE..
26 May 2026 (5:00 PM)