Gold prices rose more than 1% ‌on Monday, as optimism for a breakthrough in U.S.-Iran peace negotiations weakened the dollar and eased oil prices, which softened the inflation outlook. MORE..

Former Minister Wimal Weerawansa, who was arrested by the Thalangama Police earlier today (25), has been produced before the Kaduwela Magistrate’s Court.

The Department of Examinations says it expects to release the results of the 2025 G.C.E. Ordinary Level Examination by mid-June. MORE..

Former Minister Wimal Weerawansa has been arrested by officers of the Thalangama Police, said Ada Derana reporter.

The United States will either have a good agreement with Iran or deal with the country "another way," Secretary of State Marco Rubio said ​on Monday, as Washington played down hopes for an imminent breakthrough in the three-month-old war. MORE..

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-of-charge Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) for tourist purposes, valid for a period of 30 days.

The Sri Lankan rupee, which had been depreciating against the US dollar has strengthened once again today (25), according to the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL). MORE..

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 Jaffna District in 2015 has died by suicide.

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).

Oil ‌prices hit two-week lows on Monday on optimism that the U.S. and Iran were moving closer towards a peace deal even though they remained ​at odds over key issues, including blockades on the ​Strait of Hormuz that continued to restrict oil supply ⁠from the Middle East. MORE..

More than 160,000 graduates had applied for the competitive examination held to fill Sinhala, Tamil and English medium teacher vacancies in national and provincial schools, the Department of Examinations stated. MORE..

Three foreign passengers have been arrested by airport customs officers, at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) earlier today (25) for allegedly attempting to illegally smuggle a stock of foreign-manufactured cigarettes worth more than Rs. 6 million into the country. MORE..

The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has introduced maximum caps on loan-to-value (LTV) applicable for credit facilities secured by gold collateral. MORE..

A liquefied natural gas tanker ​was exiting the Strait of Hormuz and heading to Pakistan on ‌Monday while a supertanker with Iraqi crude for China left the Middle East Gulf on Saturday after being stranded for nearly three months, shipping data showed. MORE..

President Masoud Pezeshkian on Sunday said that Iran is prepared to reassure the international community that it is not pursuing nuclear weapons, reiterating Tehran's commitment to diplomacy and regional stability amid talks with the US... MORE..

Southwest Monsoon is gradually establishing across the island, an increase in rainfall over the southwestern parts of the island is expected during the next few days, according to the Department of Meteorology. MORE..

A US agreement with Iran is not expected to be signed today, a senior administration official tells CNN. According to the official, details of the agreement are still being negotiated.

The Governing Board of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has tightened the maximum Loan-to-Value (LTV) ratios applicable to credit facilities granted for motor vehicles while also introducing a maximum LTV ratio for credit facilities secured by gold with effect from tomorrow (25).