The Sri Lanka Chamber of the Pharmaceutical Industry (SLCPI) has called for urgent action to prevent a looming medicine shortage crisis in Sri Lanka, warning that growing pressure on the pharmaceutical supply chain could affect the country s ability to ensure uninterrupted access to essential and life-saving medicines. MORE..
21 Apr 2026 (8:34 PM)
A total of 25 individuals identified as directly linked to criminal activities have been arrested during operations carried out yesterday (20) under the Nation United - National Drive campaign aimed at eradicating narcotics from the country. MORE..
21 Apr 2026 (4:58 PM)
The United Nations urged Sri Lanka on Tuesday to deliver concrete results after long-running investigations into the 2019 Easter Sunday suicide bombings that killed 279 people, including 45 foreigners. MORE..
21 Apr 2026 (6:29 PM)
The Indian Navy Ship (INS) Nireekshak arrived in Sri Lanka for an Operational Turnaround (OTR) and a training visit today (21). MORE..
21 Apr 2026 (6:10 PM)
The Government of Japan, through its Japanese Supplementary Budget (JSB), has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Sri Lanka s development journey by announcing two new projects aimed at fostering climate resilience in vulnerable communities and advancing gender equality. MORE..
21 Apr 2026 (4:33 PM)
The overall rate of inflation, as measured by the National Consumer Price Index (NCPI), has increased to 2.4% in March 2026, compared to 1.6% in February 2026, according to the latest data released by the Department of Census and Statistics. MORE..
21 Apr 2026 (6:26 PM)