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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


US$ 600 million spent on vehicle imports in first three months of 2026

Sri Lanka, May 18 -- Sri Lanka is likely to spend more foreign exchange on vehicle imports in 2026 than initially anticipated, according to the Governor of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) Dr. Nan... Read More


Sri Lanka launches digital compensation management system for disaster-affected communities

Sri Lanka, May 18 -- The National Disaster Relief Services Centre (NDRSC), operating under the Ministry of Defence, officially launched a new digital compensation management system and community feedb... 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


Foreign Ministry launches unified platform for overseas missions

Sri Lanka, May 18 -- The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism today (18) launched its revamped official website together with a newly introduced Common Website Platform for Sri ... Read More


UN demands Israel prevent 'genocide' in Gaza

Sri Lanka, May 18 -- The United Nations demanded on Monday (May 18) that Israel take measures to prevent acts of "genocide" in Gaza, and decried indications of "ethnic cleansing" in the Palestinian te... 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


J'pura political science academics file HRCSL complaint over administrative crisis

Sri Lanka, May 18 -- Professors, lecturers and senior academic staff of the Department of Political Science at the University of Sri Jayewardenepura have lodged an official complaint with the Human Ri... Read More