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No water tariff increase for first half of 2026

Sri Lanka, May 19 -- The Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval to maintain the current water tariff structure during the first six months of 2026 without any revision. The decision was taken in l... Read More


QR code fuel distribution system to continue - Deputy Minister

Sri Lanka, May 19 -- Deputy Minister of Finance and Planning Dr. Anil Jayantha stated that the QR code system introduced for fuel distribution will continue to be implemented in order to manage fuel c... Read More


Health Minister calls for better quality of life for childhood cancer survivors

Sri Lanka, May 19 -- Children who survive cancer must be given the opportunity to lead healthy, dignified and productive lives, Minister of Health and Mass Media Nalinda Jayatissa said. The Minister ... Read More


US Dollar selling rate surpasses Rs. 338

Sri Lanka, May 19 -- The selling price of the US dollar has exceeded 338 Sri Lankan rupees today. According to the daily exchange rates announced by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) today (19), t... Read More


Magisterial inquiry into Kapila Chandrasena's death adjourned

Sri Lanka, May 19 -- The further magisterial inquiry into the suspicious death of the former Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of SriLankan Airlines, Kapila Chandrasena, has been postponed until 22 May. ... Read More


Farmers to receive compensation up to Rs 100,000 per hectare for crop damage from heavy rains

Sri Lanka, May 19 -- The Ministry of Agriculture has announced that, following assessments of crop damage caused by recent heavy rains across Sri Lanka, steps will be taken to disburse compensation of... Read More


Uni students agree to vacate Malwana residence after talks with PM

Sri Lanka, May 18 -- Following successful discussions with the Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya today (18), a group of university students has agreed to vacate the disputed Malwana residence they... Read More


Suspect sustains gunshot injury after scuffle with police during arrest in Ampara

Sri Lanka, May 18 -- A shooting incident has been reported in the Ampara Police Division during a police operation to arrest an individual involved in an illicit liquor racket. The incident had occur... Read More


Sri Lanka tourism earnings drop in April, CBSL reports

Sri Lanka, May 18 -- The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has stated that the total tourism earnings for April 2026 amounted to USD 157.1 million. However, this reflects a 38.8% decline compared to A... Read More


US$ 600 million spent on vehicle imports in first three months of 2026

Sri Lanka, May 18 -- Sri Lanka is likely to spend more foreign exchange on vehicle imports in 2026 than initially anticipated, according to the Governor of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) Dr. Nan... Read More