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CBSL urges public not to be misled by deceptive claims on money printing

Sri Lanka, May 25 -- The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has urged the general public to remain vigilant and not be misled by deceptive statements pertaining to economic policies and issues. In a st... Read More


Sri Lanka's exports surpass US$ 5.7 billion in first four months of 2026

Sri Lanka, May 25 -- Sri Lanka's total exports, comprising both merchandise and services, reached US$ 1,380.93 million in April 2026, recording a year-on-year growth of 6 % compared to April 2025, the... Read More


Renovated Ridiyagama Butterfly Garden to reopen on June 3

Sri Lanka, May 25 -- The renovated butterfly garden at the Ridiyagama Safari Park in Hambantota will be reopened to the public from June 3, the Department of National Zoological Gardens has announced.... Read More


Police launch special island-wide security, traffic plan for Hajj Festival

Sri Lanka, May 25 -- A special security and traffic management programme will be implemented island-wide for this year's Hajj festival, which falls on May 28, Sri Lanka Police have announced. The Ins... Read More


Case against Shashi Weerawansa adjourned till July 24

Sri Lanka, May 25 -- The Colombo Magistrate's Court today (25) ordered that the further trial of the case filed against Shashi Weerawansa, the wife of former Minister Wimal Weerawansa, over allegation... Read More


Ex- Minister Wimal Weerawansa granted bail

Sri Lanka, May 25 -- Former Minister Wimal Weerawansa, who was arrested by the Thalangama Police earlier today (25), has been granted bail by the Kaduwela Magistrate's Court. He was released on a sur... Read More


Sri Lanka to digitize all vehicle insurance documents in future

Sri Lanka, May 25 -- All insurance-related documents are expected to be digitized in the future under the ongoing vehicle insurance card digitization initiative, according to Dinusha Thilanka, the Cha... Read More


Ex- Minister Wimal Weerawansa produced before court

Sri Lanka, May 25 -- Former Minister Wimal Weerawansa, who was arrested by the Thalangama Police earlier today (25), has been produced before the Kaduwela Magistrate's Court. He was arrested after ar... Read More


2025 O/L results expected by mid-June - Exams Dpt.

Sri Lanka, May 25 -- The Department of Examinations says it expects to release the results of the 2025 G.C.E. Ordinary Level Examination by mid-June. Responding to an inquiry made by Ada Derana regar... Read More


Former Minister Wimal Weerawansa arrested

Sri Lanka, May 25 -- Former Minister Wimal Weerawansa has been arrested by officers of the Thalangama Police, said Ada Derana reporter. He was taken into custody after arriving at the Thalangama Poli... Read More