At the close of interbank transactions today (22), it was observed that the selling rate of the US dollar at several commercial banks had fallen below the Rs. 340 mark. MORE..
22 May 2026 (11:44 PM)
South-West monsoon is gradually getting established over the island, the Department of Meteorology stated. MORE..
23 May 2026 (8:18 AM)
The United States has seen some progress towards a deal with Iran but more work is required, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Friday, as diplomatic efforts intensified to find an end to a conflict that has roiled the global economy. MORE..
22 May 2026 (11:25 PM)
Chief Health Epidemiologist Dr. Palitha Karunapema says that viral meningitis is currently spreading among schoolchildren in certain areas, but there is no need for any undue fear. MORE..
22 May 2026 (9:23 PM)
The Department of Irrigation says the flood warning issued for the Attanagalu Oya basin under at 5.30 a.m. yesterday (22) has been extended for the next 48 hours. MORE..
23 May 2026 (9:05 AM)
Pro-Palestinian activists who were deported after their Gaza-bound aid flotilla was intercepted in international waters by Israeli forces have alleged they were subjected to abuse while held in detention. MORE..
23 May 2026 (9:27 AM)