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Complaint lodged with Human Rights Commission over access denial at War Heroes' Monument

Sri Lanka, May 19 -- A complaint has been filed with the Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka over an incident in which a group was allegedly prevented from paying floral tributes at the National War ... Read More


"War heroes will always remain in our hearts," says President

Sri Lanka, May 19 -- President Anura Kumara Dissanayake says the aspirations of war heroes who fought to liberate the country included the creation of a developed and just nation, and that the governm... Read More


Several spells of showers expected in some parts of the island

Sri Lanka, May 19 -- South-West monsoon is gradually getting established over the island, according to the Department of Meteorology. Showers or thundershowers will occur at times in Western, Sabarag... Read More


Met. Dept. warns of rough seas, strong winds and thundershowers across Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka, May 19 -- A warning has been issued by the Department of Meteorology for rough sea conditions and strong winds over the Bay of Bengal and Arabian Sea regions over the next three days. Acco... Read More


Rs. 10,000 monthly allowance for children of migrant workers in daycare centres: SLBFE

Sri Lanka, May 19 -- Officials of the Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment (SLBFE) informed the Ministerial Consultative Committee on Women and Child Affairs that a decision has been taken to provid... Read More


Rupee depreciation can be managed amid expected IMF and ADB inflows: Govt.

Sri Lanka, May 19 -- The ongoing depreciation of the Sri Lankan rupee against the US dollar can be managed through planned financial inflows and policy measures, according to Minister Vijitha Herath. ... Read More


Suspect arrested with over 1.5 kg of 'Ice' in Kadawatha

Sri Lanka, May 19 -- A 41-year-old suspect has been arrested in possession of over one kilogram of 'Ice' (crystal methamphetamine) during a police raid in the Pahala Biyanwila area of Kadawatha. Sri ... Read More


Sri Lanka receives WHO recognition for eliminating mother-to-child transmission of HIV and syphilis

Sri Lanka, May 19 -- Sri Lanka has been awarded special recognition by the World Health Organization (WHO) for reducing mother-to-child transmission of HIV and syphilis to a level no longer considered... Read More


Cabinet approves purchase of additional 15,000 MT of urea fertilizer for Yala season

Sri Lanka, May 19 -- The Cabinet of Ministers has approved a proposal to procure 15,000 metric tonnes of urea fertilizer through Agrarian Service Committees under the Department of Agrarian Developmen... Read More


Thailand cuts visa-free stays, citing crime by foreigners

Sri Lanka, May 19 -- Thailand is drastically cutting the length of visa-free stays for tourists from more than 90 countries in an effort to curb crime involving foreign nationals, officials said on Tu... Read More