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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


Govt. to provide compensation for weather-damaged crops through Agrarian Insurance Board

Sri Lanka, May 18 -- Compensation for crop damage caused by the recent adverse weather conditions will be provided through the Agricultural and Agrarian Insurance Board, the Deputy Minister of Agricul... Read More


Supreme Court to hear Sugar Tax loss petition on June 27

Sri Lanka, May 18 -- The Supreme Court has ordered that a fundamental rights petition seeking the recovery of Rs. 15.9 billion in losses allegedly incurred by the government due to the reduction of ta... Read More


Three-wheeler buried in Maspanna landslide recovered after 171 days

Sri Lanka, May 18 -- A three-wheeler buried under a landslide near the Maspanna town in Uva Paranagama during Cyclone Ditwah has been recovered after 171 days. The landslide occurred near the Maspann... Read More


PM Harini departs for UK on official visit

Sri Lanka, May 18 -- Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya left for the United Kingdom this afternoon (18). The Prime Minister departed the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) to attend the high... Read More


Two Sri Lankan passengers arrested with over 14kg of 'Kush' at BIA

Sri Lanka, May 18 -- Two Sri Lankan passengers have been arrested at Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) with a consignment of ''Kush'' narcotics valued at over Rs. 140 million. The suspects wer... Read More