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Red alert issued for strong winds and rough seas as Cyclone Arnab intensifies
The Department of Meteorology has warned naval and fishing communities to refrain from venturing into specified sea areas as Cyclonic Storm ‘Arnab’ has intensified into a ‘Very Severe Cyclonic Storm’ over the west-central Bay of Bengal.…
India permits 25 Sri Lankan fishing vessels to enter its waters amid cyclone ‘Arnab’
Twenty-five Sri Lankan multi-day fishing vessels stranded in waters near India due to adverse weather conditions have been granted permission to enter Indian waters for safety reasons.
The permission was granted following a special request…
Sri Lanka’s export earnings reach USD 13.6 bln in first nine months of 2026
Sri Lanka’s total export earnings have increased to USD 13.612 billion during the first nine months of 2026, according to the Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB).
EDB Chairman Mangala Wijesinghe made this announcement while addressing…
Vacant Ambassador Posts in Key Nations Draw Attention Amid Delayed Diplomatic Appointments
Concerns have been raised over critical diplomatic vacancies in several key nations that maintain long-standing bilateral ties with Sri Lanka, as these high-profile ambassadorial posts remain unfilled, according to reports.
The status of…
Sri Lanka facilitates humanitarian assistance & evacuation of 40 Iranian seafarers from…
In response to distress calls concerning their medical conditions, Sri Lanka coordinated a humanitarian mission through Galle to evacuate 40 Iranian seafarers from stranded merchant vessels located approximately 24 nautical miles offshore,…
Vegetable prices surge as egg and chicken purchases decline by 20%
Prices of several upcountry and low-country vegetables have increased amid the prevailing rainy weather.
Accordingly, the wholesale price of a kilogram of tomatoes, which was between Rs. 350 and Rs. 400 last week, has…
No major flooding reported despite heavy rainfall across Sri Lanka – Irrigation Dept.
The Irrigation Department says the rainfall recorded across Sri Lanka has not yet resulted in major flooding, although water levels in several reservoirs and rivers have risen.
Director of the Hydrology and Disaster Management Division of…
Sinopec also increases Octane 95 petrol price
Sinopec has also increased the price of a liter of Octane 95 petrol by Rs. 20.
The move follows a similar price hike by Lanka IOC, which came into effect from midnight yesterday (25), with Sinopec making a corresponding revision.…
Sri Lanka–Pakistan Bilateral Trade Deficit and Obstacles Faced by Exporters: What Is the Truth the…
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism has refused to provide information requested under the Right to Information (RTI) Act regarding the challenges faced by local exporters in the international market and the…
Truck driver involved in Akurana accident arrested
The driver of a cement truck involved in a fatal multi-vehicle accident in Akurana this morning (19) has been arrested by Alawathugoda Police.
At least four people were killed and eight others injured when the cement truck collided with…