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Fairly heavy showers expected in some parts of the island today

Sri Lanka, May 27 -- The south-west monsoon has established over the island, with prevailing showery condition over the south-western parts of the country expected to continue, according to the Depart... Read More


President assures legal amendments to handle disciplinary matters concerning Buddhist monks

Sri Lanka, May 27 -- President Anura Kumara Dissanayake stated that necessary laws will be enacted promptly to ensure the maintenance of discipline among Buddhist monks. Addressing the National Vesak... Read More


All liquor stores to remain closed on May 30 and 31

Sri Lanka, May 27 -- The Department of Excise has announced that all liquor stores across the island will remain closed on May 30 and 31 in view of the 2026 Vesak Festival. Excise Commissioner Genera... Read More


Dikoya double murder suspect escapes from hospital, re-arrested in Bogawantalawa

Sri Lanka, May 27 -- Hatton Police said the suspect allegedly involved in the recent double murder of an elderly couple inside a shop in Dikoya, Hatton, had escaped from the custody of prison officers... Read More


FM Vijitha Herath meets New Zealand's Foreign Minister

Sri Lanka, May 27 -- Sri Lanka's Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism Vijitha Herath has called on the Minister of Foreign Affairs of New Zealand Winston Peters in Wellington th... Read More


Two killed, one injured as tipper truck hits three-wheeler

Sri Lanka, May 27 -- Two youths have died while another has sustained critical injuries following a road accident near Tractor Junction in the Ampara Police Division after a tipper truck collided with... Read More


2019 Easter Attacks: Case against Hemasiri, Pujith to be called on June 12

Sri Lanka, May 27 -- The Colombo Permanent High Court Trial-at-Bar ordered that the case filed against former Defence Secretary Hemasiri Fernando and former Inspector General of Police (IGP) Pujith Ja... Read More


US Dollar selling rate surpasses Rs. 330

Sri Lanka, May 27 -- The selling rate of the US dollar has exceeded the Rs. 330 mark against the Sri Lankan rupee, according to the latest daily exchange rates issued by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka ... Read More


'Sri Lanka heading toward serious economic risk,' warns Sajith Premadasa

Sri Lanka, May 26 -- Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa has warned that Sri Lanka is facing a serious economic risk, alleging that the government is misleading the public with "false statistics" inste... Read More


Sri Lankan Rupee appreciates further against US Dollar

Sri Lanka, May 26 -- The Sri Lankan rupee further appreciated against the US dollar today (26), with the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) recording a buying rate of Rs. 318.32 and a selling rate of Rs... Read More