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Rupee depreciation can be managed amid expected IMF and ADB inflows: Govt.

Sri Lanka, May 19 -- The ongoing depreciation of the Sri Lankan rupee against the US dollar can be managed through planned financial inflows and policy measures, according to Minister Vijitha Herath. ... Read More


Suspect arrested with over 1.5 kg of 'Ice' in Kadawatha

Sri Lanka, May 19 -- A 41-year-old suspect has been arrested in possession of over one kilogram of 'Ice' (crystal methamphetamine) during a police raid in the Pahala Biyanwila area of Kadawatha. Sri ... Read More


Sri Lanka receives WHO recognition for eliminating mother-to-child transmission of HIV and syphilis

Sri Lanka, May 19 -- Sri Lanka has been awarded special recognition by the World Health Organization (WHO) for reducing mother-to-child transmission of HIV and syphilis to a level no longer considered... Read More


Cabinet approves purchase of additional 15,000 MT of urea fertilizer for Yala season

Sri Lanka, May 19 -- The Cabinet of Ministers has approved a proposal to procure 15,000 metric tonnes of urea fertilizer through Agrarian Service Committees under the Department of Agrarian Developmen... Read More


Thailand cuts visa-free stays, citing crime by foreigners

Sri Lanka, May 19 -- Thailand is drastically cutting the length of visa-free stays for tourists from more than 90 countries in an effort to curb crime involving foreign nationals, officials said on Tu... Read More


Police seek public assistance to arrest suspect over Akuregoda double murder

Sri Lanka, May 19 -- Police have requested public assistance to locate and arrest a suspect linked to the double murder of a lawyer and his wife who were shot dead in a parking area of a supermarket i... Read More


'National War Heroes' Commemoration Ceremony' underway

Sri Lanka, May 19 -- The "National War Heroes' Commemoration Ceremony," marking 17 years since the defeat of terrorism, is currently underway (19), in Battaramulla. The ceremony is being held at the ... Read More


Only President, defence officials invited to National War Heroes' Commemoration; no political invitees, says Minister

Sri Lanka, May 19 -- The government has confirmed that no political representatives were invited to the ational War Heroes' Commemoration Ceremony, to held today (19) in Battaramulla, marking 17 years... Read More


Indian Air Force Chief arrives in Sri Lanka on three-day visit

Sri Lanka, May 19 -- The Chief of the Air Staff (CAS) of the Indian Air Force, Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh, has arrived in Sri Lanka on a three-day official visit. The Indian Air Force Chief, ... Read More


Sri Lanka signs MoU with Russia to modernise railway sector

Sri Lanka, May 19 -- Sri Lanka has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at securing technical expertise and investment cooperation from Russia to modernise the railway service. The agreem... Read More