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Ex-Foreign Secretary Prasad Kariyawasam elected Chair of UN Committee on Migrant Workers

Sri Lanka, May 29 -- Former Sri Lankan Foreign Secretary, Ambassador Prasad Kariyawasam, has been elected by acclamation as the Chair of the United Nations Committee on the Protection of the Rights of... Read More


Sri Lanka's tourist arrivals surpass 1 million in first five months of 2026

Sri Lanka, May 29 -- Tourist arrivals to Sri Lanka have surpassed the one million-mark since the beginning of this year, according to the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority. The SLTDA stated tha... Read More


PM and UN Resident Coordinator discuss post-Ditwah recovery, humanitarian cooperation

Sri Lanka, May 29 -- Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya has met with the United Nations (UN) Resident Coordinator in Sri Lanka, Marc-Andre Franche, at Temple Trees, today (29) to discuss post-Cyclo... Read More


Police seize over 3kg of 'Ice' in Baduraliya

Sri Lanka, May 29 -- Acting on information received, officers of the Baduraliya Police conducted a search operation in the Thumbagalla Kanda area and seized a stock of 'Ice' (crystal methamphetamine) ... Read More


Police launch special island-wide security and traffic plan for Vesak Week

Sri Lanka, May 29 -- During the Vesak season, a special island-wide security programme is being implemented, according to Police Media Spokesperson, Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) F.U. Wootl... Read More


Kapila Perera steps down as Transport Ministry Secretary: sources

Sri Lanka, May 29 -- The Secretary to the Ministry of Transport, Highways and Urban Development, Prof. Kapila Perera, has tendered his resignation, according to sources. His decision is particularly ... Read More


President calls for increased FDI and export diversification to strengthen economy

Sri Lanka, May 29 -- President Anura Kumara Dissanayake says Sri Lanka must attract more foreign direct investments (FDI) to strengthen the country's economy and withstand potential external economic ... Read More


Around 500 drivers suspended due to disciplinary issues, some with pay - Transport Ministry

Sri Lanka, May 29 -- A discussion regarding drivers who have been suspended with pay was held recently at the Parliamentary Consultative Committee on Transport, Highways, and Urban Development. The c... Read More


Construction of Rambukkana-Galagedara section of Central Expressway commences

Sri Lanka, May 29 -- Construction work on the second phase of Section 3 of the Central Expressway from Rambukkana to Galagedara commenced today (29) under the patronage of President Anura Kumara Dissa... Read More


Guidelines issued to school authorities to prevent spread of meningitis

Sri Lanka, May 29 -- The Ministry of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education has issued guidelines to all Provincial Directors of Education, based on instructions from the Ministry of Hea... Read More