The price of a cup of milk tea will be increased by Rs. 5 with effect from midnight today (20), the All Ceylon Restaurant and Bar Owners Association said.

MP Chamara Sampath will not be allowed to attend Parliament sessions today (May 20 2026), Serjeant-at-Arms Kushan Jayarane said.

SJB Youth Organizer Chamith Wijesundera has called for a balanced approach to remembrance of Sri Lanka’s war-related civilian deaths, warning against any attempt to glorify the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE).

The U.S. Senate advanced a war-powers resolution on Tuesday that would end ​the Iran war unless President Donald Trump obtains Congress’ authorization, a rare rebuke of the Republican leader 80 days after ‌U.S. and Israeli forces began striking

A magnitude 5.9 earthquake shook southern Japan on Wednesday, according to the US Geological Survey. The quake occurred at 11:46 a.m. local time (0246GMT) at a depth of 50 kilometers (31 miles).

Commotion reigned in Parliament today when Opposition Member of Parliament Chamara Sampath Dassanayake was prevented from raising a privilege issue.

The minimum bus fare could increase to Rs. 40 following the upcoming annual revision in July, as further weakening of the Sri Lankan Rupee against the US Dollar may push up transport costs, Lanka Private Bus Owners’ Association (LPBOA) Chairman Gem

The Milk Powder Importers’ Association has announced a revision in the prices of imported milk powder, citing prevailing market conditions and exchange rate fluctuations.

A wide-ranging bilateral discussion was held between the Minister of Public Administration, Provincial Councils and Local Government, Professor Chandana Abayarathne, and UN Resident Coordinator in Sri Lanka Marc-André Franche, focusing on accelerati

“The true measure of success in childhood cancer is not only how many children survive, but how they live,” Sri Lankan Health and Mass Media Minister Nalinda Jayatissa said while addressing a special session on childhood cancer care held on the s

The United Nations on Tuesday cut its forecast for global economic growth, saying the Middle East crisis had reignited inflationary pressures and heightened ​uncertainty.

Public health authorities have issued a nationwide advisory urging organizers of Dansalas for the 2026 Vesak festival to register their events with the relevant Medical Officer of Health (MOH) offices in their areas, warning that unapproved or unsani

Airport customs officers at Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) arrested three Chinese nationals on the night of 19 May after they allegedly attempted to smuggle mobile phones and batteries valued at Rs. 514,000 into Sri Lanka using the “Green

An uproar erupted in Parliament today when Minister of Justice Harshana Nanayakkara refused to answer a question raised by MP Ajith P. Perera about filling five vacancies of judges in the Supreme Court and three in the Appeal Court.

Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya called on the tourism industry not to overlook the domestic market as a vital buffer against ongoing global shocks, urging stakeholders to prioritise high-quality, sustainable experiences over sheer visitor volum

Sri Lanka could face a major sugar supply and price crisis, along with potential price hikes in imported milk powder and other essential food items, after India suspended sugar exports and the Sri Lankan Rupee continued to weaken sharply against the

Health experts have given mixed signals over the risk of Ebola entering Sri Lanka, with one specialist saying there is no immediate danger, even as he calls for stronger screening at airports and greater public caution.

Thailand’s cabinet has approved a drastic reduction to its visa-free entry scheme for tourists from more than 90 countries.

The Chief of the Air Staff of the Indian Air Force, Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh PVSM, AVSM, paid a courtesy call on the Defence Secretary, Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd), at the Ministry of Defence yesterday.

A meeting between Chinese leader Xi Jinping and visiting Russian President Vladimir Putin has started in Beijing, Chinese state media reports.

Four large scale companies have been given tax concessions last year while total outstanding tax arrears in the 2023 alone has come to a staggering Rs 1.6 trillion, Opposition MP Kabir Hashim told Parliament yesterday.

Sri Lanka has done impressive work on its domestic finances. We achieved a primary surplus and collected nearly 5 trillion rupees in taxes. But this success is in rupees only. Our external balance sheet – the one measured in dollars – remains dan

Democracy does not sustain itself automatically. It depends on an informed public, and an informed public depends on journalists who understand not only how to report, but also the legal and ethical boundaries within which reporting must take place.

A television transmission centre operated using illegal communication equipment was raided by officers of the Mount Lavinia Divisional Crime Investigation Bureau, leading to the arrest of a foreign national, police said.

A rare strain of Ebola has prompted the World Health Organization to declare a public health emergency of international concern.

Sri Lanka’s fast weakening rupee is beginning to expose a deeper strain within the country’s export sector, with exporters warning that the rising cost of imported fuel, raw materials and industrial inputs is rapidly eroding the short-term gains

Arsenal celebrated their first Premier League title for 22 years on Tuesday after Manchester City were held to a 1-1 draw by Bournemouth, sparking wild scenes of joy around the Emirates Stadium.

Mentored by Kumar Sangakkara, Rajasthan Royals boosted their IPL 2026 playoff hopes with a thrilling seven-wicket victory over Lucknow Super Giants in Jaipur on Tuesday.

Twenty-six more suspected Ebola deaths were recorded in 24 hours in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, authorities said on Tuesday, and the head of ‌the World Health Organization expressed deep concern about the outbreak’s spread.