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Sri Lanka expected to record highest ever migrant remittances by end of 2026: SLBFE

Sri Lanka, May 26 -- The Chairman of the Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment (SLBFE), Koshala Wickramasinghe, stated that Sri Lanka is expected to record the highest volume of migrant worker remitt... Read More


No major fuel price hike expected in the near future: CPC

Sri Lanka, May 26 -- Sri Lanka has sufficient fuel stocks available until the end of July, according to the Managing Director of the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC), Dr. Mayura Neththikumarage. Th... Read More


12-hour water cut announced for Mahara and Gampaha areas

Sri Lanka, May 26 -- The National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) states that a 12-hour water cut will be imposed in the Mahara and Gampaha Pradeshiya Sabha areas tomorrow (27). Accordingly, ... 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