The United National Party (UNP) has raised concerns over what it described as the �uncontrolled depreciation� of the Sri Lankan rupee, questioning the government s economic approach and warning of rising pressure on the public due to the increasing cost of living. MORE..
21 May 2026 (6:41 PM)
Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya, who is currently on an official visit to the United Kingdom, has met with members of the Sri Lankan community living in London, yesterday (20), and engaged in cordial discussions. MORE..
21 May 2026 (6:06 PM)
The Government of Sri Lanka has expressed deep concern over footage posted by Israeli Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, which appears to depict the dehumanizing treatment of detainees linked to the �Global Sumud Flotilla.� MORE..
21 May 2026 (3:50 PM)
Plans have been made to conduct an anti-drug youth summit on June 26 in line with the �A Nation United� national programme aimed at eradicating the drug menace, according to a statement issued by the President s Media Division. MORE..
21 May 2026 (10:51 PM)
The overall inflation rate in Sri Lanka, as measured by the National Consumer Price Index (NCPI) on a year-on-year (YoY) basis, increased to 4.7% in April 2026 from 2.4% recorded in March 2026, according to the Department of Census and Statistics. MORE..
21 May 2026 (5:18 PM)
The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) may raise interest rates by at least 50 to 100 basis points next week, equivalent to an increase of 0.5% to 1%, Samagi Jana Balawegaya Member of Parliament Harsha de Silva told Parliament today (21). MORE..
21 May 2026 (9:31 PM)