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Trump says willing to wait for a few days to get 'right answer' on Iran peace deal

Sri Lanka, May 21 -- US President Donald Trump on Wednesday (May 20) said the United States was ready to proceed with further attacks on Tehran if Iran did not agree to a peace deal, but suggested Was... Read More


128 wild elephant deaths reported so far this year

Sri Lanka, May 21 -- A total of 128 wild elephant deaths have been reported so far this year, according to the Department of Wildlife Conservation. The Department noted that the deaths were recorded ... Read More


79-year-old woman found murdered, body concealed in suitcase in Seeduwa

Sri Lanka, May 21 -- The body of a 79-year-old woman, who is suspected to have been gruesomely murdered, has been discovered stuffed inside a suitcase at her residence in the Seeduwa Police area. The... Read More


RDA engineers launch indefinite trade union action over unmet demands

Sri Lanka, May 21 -- The Engineers' Association of the Road Development Authority (RDA) has announced that it has launched an indefinite trade union action from today (21), citing two key demands incl... Read More


Govt. to give special attention to rural roads, drinking water supply and waste management in next budget

Sri Lanka, May 21 -- Special attention will be given in the forthcoming Budget towards the development of rural roads, the provision of drinking water and resolving waste management issues, President ... Read More


South-west monsoon brings heavy rain and strong winds across Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka, May 21 -- The South-West monsoon is gradually establishing over the island, bringing showers and strong winds to several parts of the country, according to the Department of Meteorology. A... Read More


Sri Lanka to elevate its engagement with the Shanghai Cooperation Organization

Sri Lanka, May 21 -- The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism, Vijitha Herath held productive discussions with the Secretary-General of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SC... Read More


UNP raises concerns over rupee depreciation, questions govt's economic approach

Sri Lanka, May 21 -- The United National Party (UNP) has raised concerns over what it described as the "uncontrolled depreciation" of the Sri Lankan rupee, questioning the government's economic approa... Read More


More than Rs. 1 trillion in tax revenue collected - IRD

Sri Lanka, May 21 -- The Inland Revenue Department (IRD) has announced that it has collected over Rs. 1 trillion in tax revenue as of May 18, 2026. Issuing a statement, the department noted that the ... Read More


PM Harini meets Sri Lankans residing in London

Sri Lanka, May 21 -- Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya, who is currently on an official visit to the United Kingdom, has met with members of the Sri Lankan community living in London, yesterday (2... Read More