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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


Cardinal Ranjith hits out at politicians over hypocrisy, broken promises and moral decline

Sri Lanka, May 21 -- The Archbishop of Colombo His Eminence Malcolm Cardinal Ranjith, says he is deeply disappointed by the conduct of politicians in the country. He made these remarks while attendin... Read More


Sri Lanka's inflation climbs to 4.7% in April

Sri Lanka, May 21 -- The overall inflation rate in Sri Lanka, as measured by the National Consumer Price Index (NCPI) on a year-on-year (YoY) basis, increased to 4.7% in April 2026 from 2.4% recorded ... Read More


CAA announces estimated price ranges for several essential food items

Sri Lanka, May 21 -- The Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) has announced the estimated retail price ranges for several essential food items for the week from May 18 to May 24, 2026. The CAA stated tha... Read More


Police issue guidelines on action to take after mobile phone loss or theft

Sri Lanka, May 21 -- Sri Lanka Police say complaints regarding lost, misplaced and stolen mobile phones are reported daily to police stations across the country, warning that such devices can be misus... Read More


Sri Lanka expresses concern over treatment of "Global Sumud Flotilla" detainees

Sri Lanka, May 21 -- The Government of Sri Lanka has expressed deep concern over footage posted by Israeli Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, which appears to depict the dehumanizing treatment of detainees lin... Read More