Kathandara Gedara

A total of 19 individuals sustained minor injuries after a bus carrying apparel factory workers veered off the road and overturned into a paddy field along the Diyagama Road in Kahathuduwa today (25), according to police. MORE..

25 May 2026 (11:14 PM)

Sri Lanka s Central Bank raises policy rate

The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has decided to increase the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) by 100 bps to 8.75%, following its latest Monetary Policy Board meeting held on Monday (25). MORE..

26 May 2026 (9:21 AM)

Pilgrims kick off Haj as Mideast peace deal hangs in the balance

Over 1.5 million Muslims began filling a vast tent city in the holy city of Mecca on Monday (May 25) for an annual Haj pilgrimage carried out against the backdrop of hopes for an end to the war in the Middle East. MORE..

25 May 2026 (11:42 PM)

Resource : Ada Derana