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)
The Inland Revenue Department (IRD) has announced that it has collected over Rs. 1 trillion in tax revenue as of May 18, 2026. MORE..
21 May 2026 (6:08 PM)
The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports says that it has approved the members nominated for the new Selection Committee of Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC). MORE..
21 May 2026 (9:06 PM)
A record number of 274 climbers scaled Mount Everest on Wednesday, a hiking official said, the highest number ever to reach the world s tallest peak on the same day from the Nepali side. MORE..
21 May 2026 (9:20 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)
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)