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US Dollar selling rate surpasses Rs. 335

Sri Lanka, June 1 -- The selling rate of the US dollar has surpassed the Rs. 335 mark, according to the latest daily exchange rates released by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL). According to the ... Read More


Plans to establish 100 'Samurdhi Suwa Bojun Hala' within this year

Sri Lanka, June 1 -- The Minister of Rural Development, Social Security and Community Empowerment, Dr. Upali Pannila, stated that the Department of Samurdhi Development is playing a significant role i... Read More


PM calls for transformative education reforms to tackle inequality and AI challenges

Sri Lanka, June 1 -- Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya has delivered the Bishop Cyril Abeynayake Memorial Lecture at the Cathedral of Christ the Living Saviour, addressing a distinguished gatherin... Read More


24 killed in 19 road accidents during Vesak holidays

Sri Lanka, June 1 -- A total of 24 individuals were killed in 19 road accidents reported across the country during the two Vesak holidays on May 29 and 30, according to Deputy Inspector General of Pol... Read More


Driver arrested over fatal Meegoda accident found to be under the influence of alcohol

Sri Lanka, June 1 -- Police have confirmed that the driver of the cab involved in the accident where six persons, including three females, were reported dead after a vehicle crashed into a crowd of pe... Read More


Oil prices extend gains after Iran suspends talks with the US

Sri Lanka, June 1 -- Oil prices are rising more sharply after Iranian state media reported Iran had suspended talks with the United States, dashing hopes that a deal towards ending the war could be ag... Read More


Over 33,000 dengue cases and 19 deaths reported so far in 2026

Sri Lanka, June 1 -- A total of 33,572 dengue cases and 19 deaths have been reported in Sri Lanka so far this year, according to health authorities. Community Health Specialist Dr. Thushani Dabrera s... Read More


Police reveal more details on fatal Vesak Dansala accident in Meegoda

Sri Lanka, June 1 -- Six persons, including three females, were reported dead while several others were injured after a vehicle crashed into a crowd of people near a Vesak Dansala in the Meegoda Junct... Read More


Supreme Court sets aside High Court order in Treasury bond case

Sri Lanka, June 1 -- The Supreme Court today (01) overturned a ruling by a three-judge bench of the Colombo High Court that had prevented the continuation of charges filed under the Public Property Ac... Read More


New Chief of Staff of Sri Lanka Army assumes duties

Sri Lanka, June 1 -- Major General K.V.N.P. Premaratne RSP USP nps psc of the Sri Lanka Artillery assumed duties as the 69th Chief of Staff of the Sri Lanka Army, the second most senior appointment in... Read More