SUFFICIENT FUEL STOCKS UNTIL END JULY-CPC

No fuel shortage, sufficient stocks until July: – Sri Lanka has sufficient fuel stocks to meet demand until the end of July, Managing Director of the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) and Ceylon Petroleum Storage Terminals Limited (CPSTL), Mayura Nettikumarage, said.…

AMID PEACE TALKS IRAN CLAIMS IT SHOT DOWN US ‘ MQ-9 DRONE

Iran claims it shot down US’ MQ-9 drone amid peace talks – Iran has claimed to have shot down a US MQ-9 drone and fired at a fighter jet that entered Iranian airspace. Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said Iranian…

NEW HIGH COMMISSION OFFICE IN WELLINGTON

Sri Lanka to open new High Commission in Wellington during FM Vijitha’s visit Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath has commenced an official visit to New Zealand and Australia from May 26 to June 3, following invitations from the two governments. A…

EC TO STICK TO LAW ON DELAYED PC ELECTIONS

Delayed PC Polls: EC vows to stick to the law   Says will not be swayed by politicos prophesying  Notes that funds already allocated via Budget Hauls politicos over coals for inappropriate statements   In the wake of recent remarks…

IRRIGATION AUTHORITIES CONFIRM ON WATER LEVELS STABLE IN MAJOR RESERVOIRS

Water levels stable in major rivers: Irrigation Department – Water levels in all major rivers across the country remained at normal levels as of 6.00 p.m. today, according to the Irrigation Department’s latest hydrology report.However, the Kuda Ganga at Kalawellawa…

TO NATIONAL CHILD PROTECTION AUTHORITY MINISTER URGES FAST RECRUIMENT.

Minister orders fast recruitment at NCPA – Minister of Women and Child Affairs Saroja Savitri Paulraj has instructed the Ministry Secretary and the Additional Secretary (Administration) to take immediate steps to recruit the required staff to streamline investigation activities at…

MAXIMUM LOAN VALUE OFFERED FOR GOLD COLLATERAL BY CBSL

CBSL introduces maximum loan value for gold collateral 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…

AT YAJI CULTURAL SALON ” TEA FOR HARMONY”

News 2026 ‘Tea for Harmony’ Yaji Cultural Salon     A Chinese cultural event featuring tea and Intangible Cultural Heritage art from Zhejiang Province, was held last week in Sri Lanka. The event was held across three major cities in the…

SIGIRIYA GENERATES NEARLRS 25 M DAILY FROM 2500 TOURISTS

From 2,500 Foreign Tourists: Sigiriya generates nearly Rs 25M daily0 Around 2,500 foreign tourists visit Sigiriya daily, generating an income of nearly Rs 25 million per day, Director General of the Central Cultural Fund Nilan Cooray said.He said the data…

MORE HEAVY RAINS,STRONG WINDS EXPECTED AS SOUTHWEST MONSOON STRENGTHENS

As Southwest Monsoon strengthens: Heavy rain, strong winds expected   Over 31,000 people affected by adverse weather conditions   The Department of Meteorology has warned of increased rainfall and strong winds across several parts of the country as the Southwest…