The Sri Lankan Rupee came under further pressure today as the selling rate of the US Dollar rose to Rs. 329.92, marking the highest recorded rate since December 27, 2023. MORE..
14 May 2026 (9:09 PM)
The highest rainfall recorded during the 24-hour period ending at 5.00 a.m. today (15) was observed in the Avissawella area, amid adverse weather conditions affecting the island. MORE..
15 May 2026 (10:58 AM)
Spill gates of several reservoirs have been opened due to ongoing adverse weather conditions across the country, the Department of Irrigation stated. MORE..
14 May 2026 (10:37 PM)
U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping are set to meet on Friday to wrap up a two-day state visit that has featured pomp and business deals but also a stark warning from Xi that mishandling the Taiwan issue could push U.S.-China relations to �a very dangerous #8204;place.� MORE..
15 May 2026 (7:09 AM)
The Department of Irrigation reports that 21 major reservoirs and more than 19 medium-scale reservoirs under its management are currently spilling. MORE..
15 May 2026 (11:10 AM)
The Department of Irrigation has issued a flood warning for several low-lying areas in the Attanagalu Oya and Uruwal Oya river basins following heavy rainfall experienced over the past several hours. MORE..
14 May 2026 (9:30 PM)