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US mulling financial help for Gulf countries, Trump says

Sri Lanka, April 21 -- US President Donald Trump has suggested that he may offer financial assistance - or a currency swap - with Gulf countries he believes have proven to be reliable allies with the ... और पढ़ें


SLCPI calls for urgent action to prevent medicine shortages in Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka, April 21 -- The Sri Lanka Chamber of the Pharmaceutical Industry (SLCPI) has called for urgent action to prevent a looming medicine shortage crisis in Sri Lanka, warning that growing pressu... और पढ़ें


State Vesak celebrations 2026 set for May 27-June 2

Sri Lanka, April 21 -- The official programme for the 2026 State Vesak Festival has been issued by the Ministry of Public Administration, Provincial Councils and Local Government. Accordingly, Vesak ... और पढ़ें


US forces board 'sanctioned' oil tanker between Sri Lanka and Indonesia

Sri Lanka, April 21 -- Overnight, U.S. forces conducted a right-of-visit, maritime interdiction and boarding of the stateless sanctioned M/T Tifani without incident in the INDOPACOM area of responsibi... और पढ़ें


Flooding in Hatton-Dickoya submerges 50 estate houses

Sri Lanka, April 21 -- Around 50 estate houses in low-lying areas of the Fordyce Estate in Dickoya have submerged following heavy rainfall experienced this afternoon (21) in the Hatton-Dickoya area. ... और पढ़ें


Easter Sunday attack investigation to be concluded soon, says Minister

Sri Lanka, April 21 -- Investigations into the 2019 Easter Sunday attacks are expected to be successfully completed within a short period of time, the Minister of Public Security and Parliamentary Aff... और पढ़ें


Aswesuma April allowance to be credited tomorrow

Sri Lanka, April 21 -- The Welfare Benefits Board of Sri Lanka has announced that the April allowance of the Aswesuma Welfare Benefits Payment Scheme will be credited to the bank accounts of the relev... और पढ़ें


Sri Lanka's inflation increases to 2.4% in March

Sri Lanka, April 21 -- The overall rate of inflation, as measured by the National Consumer Price Index (NCPI), has increased to 2.4% in March 2026, compared to 1.6% in February 2026, according to the ... और पढ़ें


Middle East tensions push up costs, dampen sentiment in India's housing market

Sri Lanka, April 21 -- Tensions in the Middle East are starting to ripple through India's housing market, pushing up construction costs and making homebuyers more cautious. Developers say the impact ... और पढ़ें


Indian Navy Ship 'Nireekshak' arrives in Sri Lanka for training and operational visit

Sri Lanka, April 21 -- The Indian Navy Ship (INS) 'Nireekshak' arrived in Sri Lanka for an Operational Turnaround (OTR) and a training visit today (21). The Sri Lanka Navy welcomed the visiting ship ... और पढ़ें