An Amber advisory has been issued by the Department of Meteorology for severe lightning in the Southern Province and in Colombo, Kaluthara, Monaragala and Rathnapura districts. MORE..
17 Apr 2026 (2:11 PM)
The Sri Lankan delegation, headed by the Governor of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka, Dr Nandalal Weerasinghe, has engaged in productive discussions with the senior leadership of the International Monetary Fund, World Bank Group, as well as with rating agencies and investors during the IMF-WB Spring Meetings 2026. MORE..
17 Apr 2026 (6:33 PM)
Oil prices have plummeted after Iran said the Strait of Hormuz would be �completely open� to commercial ships for the remainder of the ceasefire. MORE..
17 Apr 2026 (10:06 PM)