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Ex-IGP Deshabandu Tennakoon to be indicted over attack on 'Aragalaya' protest

Sri Lanka, May 26 -- The Attorney General (AG) has informed the Supreme Court that indictments are expected to be filed within one month against former Inspector General of Police (IGP) Deshabandu Ten... Read More


Sri Lanka's Central Bank raises policy rate

Sri Lanka, May 26 -- The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has decided to increase the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) by 100 bps to 8.75%, following its latest Monetary Policy Board meeting held on Monday... Read More


Heavy rainfall expected in some parts of the island today

Sri Lanka, May 26 -- Southwest Monsoon is gradually establishing across the island, an increase in rainfall over the southwestern parts of the island is expected, according to the Department of Meteor... Read More


Sri Lanka introduces free 30-day ETA for tourists from 40 countries

Sri Lanka, May 25 -- The Department of Immigration and Emigration of Sri Lanka has announced that, with effect from 25 May 2026, nationals of 40 specified countries will be eligible to obtain a free-o... Read More


Vehicle prices may rise temporarily amid new import surcharges and leasing restrictions, importers warn

Sri Lanka, May 25 -- The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has indicated that vehicle prices could see a temporary increase due to higher surcharges imposed on vehicle imports and fluctuations in excha... Read More


Convict sentenced to death in Vidya murder case dies by suicide in custody

Sri Lanka, May 25 -- It has been reported that a convict sentenced to death and imprisoned in connection with the abduction, gang rape, and murder of 18-year-old schoolgirl Sivaloganathan Vidya in the... Read More


Pilgrims kick off Haj as Mideast peace deal hangs in the balance

Sri Lanka, May 25 -- Over 1.5 million Muslims began filling a vast tent city in the holy city of Mecca on Monday (May 25) for an annual Haj pilgrimage carried out against the backdrop of hopes for an ... Read More


19 injured as bus carrying factory workers overturns in Kahathuduwa

Sri Lanka, May 25 -- A total of 19 individuals sustained minor injuries after a bus carrying apparel factory workers veered off the road and overturned into a paddy field along the Diyagama Road in Ka... Read More


Southwest monsoon strengthens, heavy rain expected in several areas tomorrow

Sri Lanka, May 25 -- The Southwest monsoon is gradually establishing across the island, bringing increased rainfall to the southwestern parts of the country over the next few days, according to the De... Read More


CBSL tightens Loan-to-Value ratios for vehicle loans from today

Sri Lanka, May 25 -- The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) states that the decision to limit Loan-to-Value (LTV) ratios for motor vehicles has come into effect from today (25). The Governing Board of ... Read More