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Oil stocks declining 'very fast', IEA chief warns

Sri Lanka, May 18 -- Commercial oil stocks are falling "very fast" as Gulf supplies remain disrupted by the Middle East war, even with the release of strategic reserves by governments worldwide, the h... Read More


Malwana property to be transferred to UGC for higher education development - PM Harini

Sri Lanka, May 18 -- The Malwana property, which has recently been the subject of public discussion, will be transferred to the University Grants Commission (UGC), Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriy... Read More


Buddhist Affairs Dept. directs use of yellow flags for dansal promotions under new circular

Sri Lanka, May 18 -- Yellow flags should be used instead of Buddhist flags to direct people toward 'dansal' food distribution events in future, the Commissioner of Buddhist Affairs (Development) Asela... Read More


Sri Lanka's 5% economic growth forecast uncertain amid global instability: CBSL Chief

Sri Lanka, May 18 -- Although Sri Lanka had initially expected an economic growth rate of around 5% for 2026, recent changes in global economic conditions after March have made it difficult to provide... Read More


Economist calls for policy to allow vehicle imports based on necessity

Sri Lanka, May 18 -- Future policies on vehicle imports should be formulated in a way that allows imports only based on necessity, according to Professor in Economics at the Department of Economics, P... Read More


Iran officially announces new body to manage Strait of Hormuz: Top security council

Sri Lanka, May 18 -- Iran's top security body announced on Monday (May 18) the formation of a new body to manage the Strait of Hormuz, which Tehran has effectively closed and wants to charge ships to ... Read More


5,289 Tri-Service personnel promoted in view of 17th National War Heroes' Commemoration Day

Sri Lanka, May 18 -- A total of 5,289 Tri-Service personnel have been promoted to their respective next ranks in view of the 17th National War Heroes' Commemoration Day, which falls tomorrow (19). Pr... Read More


5,289 Tri-Service personnel promoted in view of National War Heroes' Day

Sri Lanka, May 18 -- A total of 5,289 Tri-Service personnel have been promoted to their respective next ranks in view of the 17th National War Heroes' Commemoration Day, which falls tomorrow (19). Pr... Read More


US Dollar selling rate surpasses Rs. 334

Sri Lanka, May 18 -- The selling rate of the US dollar has exceeded Rs. 334, according to the latest daily exchange rates issued by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka today (18). The Central Bank stated t... Read More


Court temporarily lifts foreign travel ban on MP Chamara Sampath Dassanayake

Sri Lanka, May 18 -- The Colombo High Court has ordered the temporary lifting of the overseas travel ban imposed on Parliamentarian Chamara Sampath Dassanayake, who is facing corruption-related charge... Read More