Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya instructed officials to implement development projects by taking into account the practical needs of the people. MORE..

13 May 2026 (10:42 AM)

India has raised import tariffs on gold and silver to 15% from 6%, government orders said on Wednesday, as part of efforts to curb overseas purchases of the metals and ease pressure on the country s foreign exchange reserves. MORE..

13 May 2026 (10:26 AM)

The University Grants Commission (UGC) has decided to remove Professor Sunil Shantha from his position as Vice Chancellor of the Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka. MORE..

13 May 2026 (9:40 AM)

U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday began his highly anticipated trip to China, saying it will be �very exciting,� with the rest of the world particularly eyeing whether anything dramatic on the Iran war or Taiwan will come out of his talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping. MORE..

13 May 2026 (9:13 AM)

The highest rainfall recorded during the past 22 hours was reported from Kesbewa, with 204 millimetres of rain, the Department of Meteorology stated. MORE..

13 May 2026 (8:54 AM)

A total of 16 major reservoirs and 17 medium-scale reservoirs under the management of the Department of Irrigation are currently spilling following heavy rains recorded across several parts of the country. MORE..

13 May 2026 (8:25 AM)