IMF cuts growth forecasts for most countries in wake of century-high US tariffs The International Monetary Fund on Tuesday slashed its forecasts for growth in the United States China and most countries citing the impact of U.S. tariffs now at 100-year highs and warning that further trade tensions would slow growth further. 23-04-2025 [More]
2025 LG Election Process of marking the ballot explained The Election Commission has issued a brief notice to all electors and postal voters eligible to vote in the Local Authorities Election scheduled to be held on May 6 2025. 23-04-2025 [More]
Gold prices surge to historic high in Sri Lanka The price of gold in the local and world market has reached its highest level in history. 23-04-2025 [More]
Health Minister assures country has sufficient insulin stocks The government has already distributed sufficient insulin stocks for the next four months Minister of Health Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa has stated. 23-04-2025 [More]
Advisory for severe lightning in several provinces The Department of Meteorology has issued an advisory for severe lightning in several provinces and districts today. 23-04-2025 [More]
Gambling Sports Regularization draft bill to be gazetted The Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval to publish the draft bill of Gambling Sports Regularization Act in the government gazette and to present in Parliament for approval. 23-04-2025 [More]
Warning shots fired as inmates clash in Matara Prison Prison officials have fired shots into the air this evening to control a clash between two groups of inmates at the Matara Prison. 23-04-2025 [More]
Who will be named in committee to probe Deshabandu Tennakoon The Speaker of Parliament has informed the Prime Minister and the Leader of Opposition to nominate names for the committee to be appointed to investigate allegations of misconduct and abuse of power against Inspector General of Police (IGP) Deshabandu Tennakoon. 23-04-2025 [More]
Vatican releases first images of Pope Francis in open coffin The Vatican on Tuesday published the first photo and video of Pope Francis lying in repose showing the late pontiff in an open coffin dressed in red liturgical vestments a mitre on his head and a rosary placed in his hands. 23-04-2025 [More]
Committee appointed to study Presidential Commission report on Easter attacks A four-member committee has been appointed to study the report of the Presidential Commission of Inquiry into the 2019 Easter Sunday attacks. 23-04-2025 [More]
