President Donald #8204;Trump said on Saturday he will raise #8204;to #8288;15% the temporary global #8288;tariff rate on imported goods imposed #8204;after the U.S. Supreme Court ruled #8204;against the tariffs he imposed #8204;under an economic emergency law. MORE..
21 Feb 2026 (11:22 PM)
The Irrigation Department has issued a potential minor flood warning valid for the next 24 hours for several low-lying areas along the Mahaweli River Basin due to rainfall received since last night (21) in certain catchment areas. MORE..
22 Feb 2026 (8:25 AM)
Minister of Ports and Civil Aviation, Anura Karunatilaka, revealed that the President is set to appoint an expert committee to ensure the proper implementation of the education reform process. MORE..
21 Feb 2026 (4:35 PM)
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa stated that no individual has the right to insult Buddhism or any religious leaders. MORE..
21 Feb 2026 (5:54 PM)
An Amber advisory has been issued by the Department of Meteorology for heavy rainfall in the Central, Uva and Sabaragamuwa provinces, as well as in the Ampara, Batticaloa and Polonnaruwa districts. MORE..
21 Feb 2026 (5:18 PM)
In a significant boost to regional maritime security, the former U.S. Coast Guard Cutter DECISIVE (Ex-USCGC DECISIVE) officially departed Baltimore on Friday, beginning a historic journey to join the Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) fleet. MORE..
21 Feb 2026 (1:07 PM)