54+ min ago  (321+ words) MP Dilith Jayaweera says he is prepared to take over the country "even today" if the opportunity arises, claiming that his party has the necessary plan to resolve the current economic crisis. Speaking at a special meeting with the Sri…...

4+ hour, 23+ min ago  (183+ words) Sri Lanka will grant free tourist visas for nationals of 40 countries from 25 May 2026, according to a circular issued by the Department of Immigration and Emigration. The circular, issued by Controller General I. Chaminda Pathiraja, states that the decision follows Cabinet approval…...

3+ hour, 40+ min ago  (266+ words) Legal action is being taken only against vehicles displaying distorted or non-compliant temporary number plates amid the ongoing shortage of official vehicle number plates in Sri Lanka, Police said. Sri Lanka has been facing a severe number plate shortage after…...

3+ hour, 27+ min ago  (277+ words) British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has described as "appalling" a case in which three teenage boys convicted of raping two girls were spared custodial sentences, as pressure mounts for the decision to be reviewed. The case involves two girls,…...

5+ hour, 11+ min ago  (167+ words) Cathay Pacific has confirmed that one of its flights from Australia to Hong Kong encountered severe turbulence, leaving 10 people with minor injuries. The incident occurred on Cathay Pacific Flight CX156, operated by an Airbus A350-900, travelling from Brisbane Airport to Hong Kong…...

8+ hour, 11+ min ago  (208+ words) The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has issued new directions imposing a maximum loan-to-value (LTV) ratio of 70% for credit facilities secured by gold collateral, in a move aimed at strengthening financial system stability and mitigating systemic risks. Under the…...

8+ hour, 53+ min ago  (196+ words) A three-wheeler driver has been arrested after allegedly attempting to overcharge two foreign tourists visiting Colombo on a brief stopover from a cruise ship. According to reports, the tourists had hired the tuk-tuk for a city tour covering several locations,…...

9+ hour, 3+ min ago  (125+ words) Sri Lankan authorities have reportedly recovered only USD 200 from the missing USD 2. 5 million that was transferred to scammers following a cyber breach linked to the Ministry of Finance computer system. According to Sunday Times newspaper, Sri Lankan authorities had sought…...

10+ hour, 34+ min ago  (104+ words) Newswire No one can stop AKD becoming President again in 2029" Minister Sunil Kumara Gamage says no one can stop President Anura Kumara Dissanayake from being re-elected in 2029, claiming the government has stabilised the country's economy and increased public confidence. Addressing…...

13+ hour, 53+ min ago  (217+ words) The Health Ministry says Sri Lanka's State hospital system has been strengthened with 18 new Colposcopy machines aimed at improving the detection and treatment of cervical cancer. According to the Ministry, 12 of the machines have already been installed in hospitals across…...