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Imported powdered milk prices increased

Sri Lanka, May 20 -- The Milk Powder Importers' Association has announced an increase in the prices of imported powdered milk, citing prevailing market conditions and exchange rate fluctuations. Acco... Read More


Expressway maintenance cost exceeds Rs. 5 billion, Minister reveals in Parliament

Sri Lanka, May 20 -- The Minister of Transport, Highways, and Urban Development, Bimal Rathnayake, stated that the annual maintenance cost for Sri Lanka's entire expressway network, spanning 312.57 ki... Read More


Putin, Xi hail 'unyielding' ties in talks after Trump visit

Sri Lanka, May 20 -- President Xi Jinping hailed China and Russia's "unyielding" ties in talks with Vladimir Putin on Wednesday (May 20), as the pair met to underscore their alliance days after Donald... Read More


US Dollar selling rate climbs above Rs. 342

Sri Lanka, May 20 -- The selling rate of the US dollar has risen above Rs. 342, according to the latest daily exchange rates released by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) today (20). The Central B... Read More


Wimal Weerawansa says ready to face any legal action over War Heroes Memorial incident

Sri Lanka, May 20 -- Former Member of Parliament Wimal Weerawansa says he is prepared to face any legal proceedings in connection with the recent incident near the National War Heroes' Memorial. The ... Read More


'No secret that I visited Pillayan in prison': Namal responds to accusations over Easter attacks

Sri Lanka, May 20 -- The National Organizer of the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP), Member of Parliament Namal Rajapaksa, has responded to accusations related to the Easter Sunday attacks' probe st... Read More


UN cuts global growth forecast to 2.5%, blames Middle East crisis

Sri Lanka, May 20 -- The United Nations on Tuesday cut its forecast for global economic growth, saying the Middle East crisis had reignited inflationary pressures and heightened uncertainty. A U.N. p... Read More


Police open fire at lorry allegedly transporting cattle illegally in Hungama

Sri Lanka, May 20 -- Police have opened fire on a lorry suspected of illegally transporting cattle in Kattakaduwa, Hungama, resulting in the arrest of four suspects, authorities said. The incident oc... Read More


Indian Chief of Air Staff Calls on Deputy Minister of Defence

Sri Lanka, May 20 -- The Chief of the Air Staff of the Indian Air Force, Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh PVSM, AVSM, paid a courtesy call on the Deputy Minister of Defence, Major General Aruna Jaya... Read More


Sri Lanka's tourist arrivals exceed 950,000 in 2026

Sri Lanka, May 20 -- The number of tourist arrivals in Sri Lanka so far has crossed the 950,000 mark, the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) stated. Accordingly, a total of 951,742 touri... Read More