State Minister of Finance Ranjith Siyambalapitiya says that President Ranil Wickremesinghe has directed him to conduct a comprehensive analysis of interest rates applicable to the savings of senior citizens. MORE..

11 May 2024 (11:37 AM)

The Department of Meteorology says showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in most provinces of the island after 2.00 p.m. MORE..

11 May 2024 (9:51 AM)

The United Nations General Assembly on Friday overwhelmingly backed a Palestinian bid to become a full U.N. member by recognizing it as qualified to join and recommending the U.N. Security Council "reconsider the matter favorably." MORE>.

10 May 2024 (11:58 PM)

President Ranil Wickremesinghe emphasized his recognition of the challenges women face in safeguarding their families amidst the economic crisis. He highlighted the government s swift action by presenting two bills to the Parliament aimed at empowering women during this initial phase of economic recovery. MORE..

10 May 2024 (11:40 PM)

The person who was injured in the shooting incident in the Maradana area in Ahungalla has succumbed to his injuries, police said. MORE..

10 May 2024 (10:27 PM)

Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) announced that it has increased player fees for all categories of Sri Lanka s international players with immediate effect. MORE..

10 May 2024 (8:15 PM)