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Uni students agree to vacate Malwana residence after talks with PM

Sri Lanka, May 18 -- Following successful discussions with the Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya today (18), a group of university students has agreed to vacate the disputed Malwana residence they... Read More


Suspect sustains gunshot injury after scuffle with police during arrest in Ampara

Sri Lanka, May 18 -- A shooting incident has been reported in the Ampara Police Division during a police operation to arrest an individual involved in an illicit liquor racket. The incident had occur... Read More


Sri Lanka tourism earnings drop in April, CBSL reports

Sri Lanka, May 18 -- The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has stated that the total tourism earnings for April 2026 amounted to USD 157.1 million. However, this reflects a 38.8% decline compared to A... Read More


'National Victory Day Commemoration Ceremony' to be held tomorrow under the patronage of President

Sri Lanka, May 18 -- The ''National Victory Day Commemoration Ceremony,'' marking 17 years since the defeat of terrorism, is scheduled to be held tomorrow (19) as in previous years. The ceremony will... Read More


Chinese national arrested with stock of foreign cigarettes in Kollupitiya

Sri Lanka, May 18 -- A foreign national has been arrested in Kollupitiya, near Nimalka Gardens, with 540 sticks of foreign cigarettes allegedly brought into Sri Lanka illegally. The arrest was made d... Read More


Sri Lanka marks 17 years since the defeat of three-decade terrorism

Sri Lanka, May 18 -- Today (18) marks 17 years since the defeat of the brutal LTTE terrorism that plagued Sri Lanka for more than three decades. The war officially came to an end on May 18, 2009, fol... Read More


5,289 Tri-Service personnel promoted in view of 17th National War Heroes' Commemoration Day

Sri Lanka, May 18 -- A total of 5,289 Tri-Service personnel have been promoted to their respective next ranks in view of the 17th National War Heroes' Commemoration Day, which falls tomorrow (19). Pr... Read More


US Dollar selling rate surpasses Rs. 334

Sri Lanka, May 18 -- The selling rate of the US dollar has exceeded Rs. 334, according to the latest daily exchange rates issued by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka today (18). The Central Bank stated t... Read More


Court temporarily lifts foreign travel ban on MP Chamara Sampath Dassanayake

Sri Lanka, May 18 -- The Colombo High Court has ordered the temporary lifting of the overseas travel ban imposed on Parliamentarian Chamara Sampath Dassanayake, who is facing corruption-related charge... Read More


Govt. to provide compensation for weather-damaged crops through Agrarian Insurance Board

Sri Lanka, May 18 -- Compensation for crop damage caused by the recent adverse weather conditions will be provided through the Agricultural and Agrarian Insurance Board, the Deputy Minister of Agricul... Read More