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Monaragala Disaster Relief Officer suspended over allegations of Ditwah compensation irregularities

Sri Lanka, May 17 -- A Disaster Relief Services Officer in the Monaragala District, who has been accused of irregularities related to "Cyclone Ditwah" compensation payments, has been suspended from du... Read More


Sri Lanka backs Commonwealth cancer plan at Geneva health talks

Sri Lanka, May 17 -- The Minister of Health and Mass Media, Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa has attended the Commonwealth Health Coordination Forum held in Geneva, Switzerland, on the sidelines of the 79th Worl... Read More


Two injured in collision involving NPP MP's vehicle; Driver arrested

Sri Lanka, May 17 -- A cab carrying National People's Power (NPP) Galle District Member of Parliament T.K. Jayasundara was involved in a collision with a three-wheeler in Dunghena, Galle, police state... Read More


Two remanded over removal and purchase of railway track sections between Wanawasala and Kelaniya

Sri Lanka, May 17 -- The individual suspected of removing sections of the railway line between Wanawasala and Kelaniya, along with the individual alleged to have purchased the removed railway material... Read More


Two remanded over railway track component theft linked to Wanawasala derailment

Sri Lanka, May 17 -- Two individuals-one suspected of removing railway track components between Wanawasala and Kelaniya and another alleged to have purchased the stolen materials-have been remanded in... Read More


India, other oil importers to bilaterally negotiate transit corridors with Iran: Moody's

Sri Lanka, May 17 -- India and other oil importing nations are likely to negotiate bilaterally to secure energy supplies, potentially through coordinated transit corridors, but a return to pre-war tra... Read More


Railway union calls for urgent restoration of night patrols following Wanawasala train derailment

Sri Lanka, May 17 -- The Locomotive Operating Engineers' Union has stated that the Railway Department's night patrol services are currently not being properly carried out and has called for the immedi... Read More


Residents allege corruption in Monaragala disaster relief payments; officials accused of taking commissions

Sri Lanka, May 17 -- Residents in several parts of Monaragala have accused several officials attached to the Monaragala Divisional Secretariat of allegedly engaging in fraudulent practices during the ... Read More


Govt. gazettes bill to abolish Chief of Defence Staff position and repeal 2009 Act

Sri Lanka, May 17 -- A bill to repeal the Chief of Defence Staff Act No. 35 of 2009 has been published through an official gazette notification. According to reports, the relevant draft bill, prepare... Read More


Election Commission urges public to verify 2026 voter registration details before upcoming enrollment process

Sri Lanka, May 17 -- The Election Commission of Sri Lanka has issued a notice regarding registration for the 2026 electoral register. Accordingly, those who were born before February 01, 2009 and who... Read More