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Sri Lanka's Q1 2026 export earnings rise 2% despite Middle East conflict

Sri Lanka, April 24 -- The Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB Sri Lanka) states that despite the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, Sri Lanka recorded export earnings of US$ 1,467 million in Ma... Read More


'Walk for Peace' heads to Beligammana Rajamaha Viharaya in Mawanella today

Sri Lanka, April 24 -- Today (23) marks the third day of the internationally recognized "Ehipassiko - Walk for Peace." This special spiritual procession is scheduled to commence today from the Sri Da... Read More


Deadline for 2026 A/L exam applications ends midnight today

Sri Lanka, April 24 -- The Department of Examinations of Sri Lanka has announced that the acceptance of applications for the 2026 G.C.E. Advanced Level (A/L) Examination will conclude today (24) at 12... Read More


Trains delayed on coastal line after 'Sagarika' derails near Wadduwa

Sri Lanka, April 24 -- Train services on the coastal line were disrupted after the 'Sagarika' express train, travelling from Beliatta to Maradana, derailed this morning (24), the Department of Railway... Read More


Air India mulls broad flight cuts amid high fuel costs

Sri Lanka, April 23 -- Tata Group-owned Air India is weighing a significant scale-back of its flight operations after reportedly posting a loss of nearly Rs 20,000 crore in FY26, amid persistent opera... Read More


Case against Namal Rajapaksa over 'Krrish' deal adjourned till May

Sri Lanka, April 23 -- The Colombo High Court today (23) ordered that the case filed against Parliamentarian Namal Rajapaksa in connection with the controversial 'Krrish' project deal be recalled on M... Read More


Nuwan Thushara withdraws petition seeking NOC from SLC to play in IPL

Sri Lanka, April 23 -- Sri Lankan cricketer Nuwan Thushara has withdrawn the petition he filed before the Colombo District Court, seeking an interim injunction to compel Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) to iss... Read More


May 02 holiday revised; May 31 declared public holiday for Vesak

Sri Lanka, April 23 -- As the official program for the 2026 State Vesak Festival is scheduled to be held on May 30, the Ministry of Public Administration, Provincial Councils and Local Government has ... Read More


Sri Lankan delegation engages with international investor community in Washington

Sri Lanka, April 23 -- The Sri Lankan delegation headed by the Governor of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL), Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe has engaged extensively with the international investor commun... Read More


Lebanese PM accuses Israel of war crimes after strike kills journalist

Sri Lanka, April 23 -- Prime Minister of Lebanon Nawaf Salam has condemned the killing of journalist Amal Khalil, while accusing Israel of war crimes. Lebanon journalist Amal Khalil was killed and ph... Read More