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Kirindiwela records highest rainfall of 244 mm in 24 hours

Sri Lanka, May 22 -- The Department of Meteorology has reported that the highest rainfall of 244 mm was recorded in the Kirindiwela area of the Gampaha District in the last 24 hours. This report was ... Read More


IMF Executive Board to consider Sri Lanka's combined reviews next week

Sri Lanka, May 22 -- Sri Lanka's reform program continues to move forward, with the International Monetary Fund's (IMF) Executive Board set to consider the combined Fifth and Sixth Reviews under the E... Read More


Landslide early warnings issued to areas in three districts

Sri Lanka, May 22 -- The National Building Research Organisation (NBRO) has issued a landslide early warning for several Divisional Secretariat Divisions (DSDs) in three districts due to the prevailin... Read More


Very heavy rains above 200 mm likely in some areas today: Met. Dept

Sri Lanka, May 22 -- According to the Department of Meteorology, the South-West monsoon is gradually establishing over the island. The current rainy conditions over the south-western parts of the isl... Read More


Luxury cruise ship makes maiden call at Colombo Port carrying over 2,300 tourists

Sri Lanka, May 21 -- A luxury passenger cruise ship named ''Mein Schiff 6'', carrying 2,380 tourists, has arrived at the Colombo Port and docked at the East Container Terminal Stage (ECT). The vessel... Read More


PM Harini hold talks British Foreign Secretary

Sri Lanka, May 21 -- Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya has held a bilateral meeting with Yvette Cooper MP, the Foreign Secretary of the United Kingdom. The Prime Minister was accompanied by Sri L... Read More


Tamil Nadu CM Joseph Vijay expands his Cabinet

Sri Lanka, May 21 -- Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Joseph Vijay expanded his Cabinet today with the induction of 23 MLAs in the Council of Ministers. 21 MLAs from Vijay's TVK party and 2 from the ally Con... Read More


US Dollar selling rate surpasses Rs. 350

Sri Lanka, May 21 -- The Sri Lankan Rupee continues to weaken against the US Dollar amidst multiple factors including the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. The selling rate of the US dollar exceed... Read More


India mulls all options, including rate hike, as rupee slumps

Sri Lanka, May 21 -- The Reserve Bank of India is considering all of its available options to stabilise the rupee, including an interest rate hike, more currency swaps and raising dollars from investo... Read More


Finance Ministry rejects claims of 4,000 vehicle import LCs opened before tax hike

Sri Lanka, May 21 -- Deputy Minister of Finance and Planning Dr. Anil Jayantha today told Parliament that reports claiming 4,000 Letters of Credit (LCs) were opened on May 15, a day before the governm... Read More