President Anura Kumara Dissanayake emphasised that both the political authority and public officials have a responsibility to ensure that the Rs. 500 billion allocated by the government in response to Cyclone Ditwah is utilised effectively and efficiently for the recovery and development of the affected communities and areas. MORE..
12 May 2026 (5:53 PM)
The Opposition has submitted a memorandum to the Chief Justice requesting attention over a statement allegedly made by the President concerning a pending court ruling, according to its convener former Minister G. L. Peiris. MORE..
12 May 2026 (3:03 PM)
Climate change has driven record-breaking outbreaks of fire in Africa, Asia and elsewhere this year, with conditions expected to get worse as the northern hemisphere s summer approaches and El Nino weather patterns kick in, scientists warned on Tuesday. MORE..
12 May 2026 (11:58 AM)
Former Minister Piyankara Jayaratne left the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) after providing a statement regarding the controversial SriLankan Airlines Airbus deal. MORE..
12 May 2026 (4:39 PM)
The Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval for the proposal for the construction of the Rambukkana-Galagedara section of the Central Expressway, with the project to be fully funded by the Government at an estimated cost of Rs.112 billion. MORE..
12 May 2026 (3:31 PM)
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has appealed to Indians to revive working from home, buy less gold and limit foreign travel to deal with a surge in global energy prices because of the continuing crisis in the Middle East. MORE..
12 May 2026 (2:39 PM)