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Bodies of four Italian divers found after Maldives accident

Sri Lanka, May 18 -- The bodies of four Italians who drowned during a diving accident in the Maldives have been found but not yet brought to the surface, Italy's foreign ministry and the Maldivan mili... Read More


Ministry to import 104 new Metro buses to upgrade public transport

Sri Lanka, May 18 -- The Ministry of Transport, Highways and Urban Development has announced that 104 new metro buses are scheduled to be imported in August to improve the efficiency of the country's ... Read More


Police to take legal action against Wimal Weerawansa over alleged disruption of War Heroes' Commemoration Event rehearsal

Sri Lanka, May 18 -- Legal action will be taken against a group, including former Member of Parliament Wimal Weerawansa, over allegations of obstructing activities during a rehearsal held today (18) f... Read More


Petition filed in Appeals Court to halt use of rice and sugar in beer production in Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka, May 18 -- A writ petition has been filed before the Court of Appeal seeking an order directing the Commissioner General of Excise and others not to grant approval for the use of rice and su... Read More


Rupee depreciation driven by global oil price surge and external economic pressures: CBSL Governor

Sri Lanka, May 18 -- The depreciation of the Sri Lankan Rupee during this year has been primarily driven by the ongoing crisis in the Middle East and the resulting increase in global oil prices, the G... Read More


Oil stocks declining 'very fast', IEA chief warns

Sri Lanka, May 18 -- Commercial oil stocks are falling "very fast" as Gulf supplies remain disrupted by the Middle East war, even with the release of strategic reserves by governments worldwide, the h... Read More


Malwana property to be transferred to UGC for higher education development - PM Harini

Sri Lanka, May 18 -- The Malwana property, which has recently been the subject of public discussion, will be transferred to the University Grants Commission (UGC), Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriy... Read More


Buddhist Affairs Dept. directs use of yellow flags for dansal promotions under new circular

Sri Lanka, May 18 -- Yellow flags should be used instead of Buddhist flags to direct people toward 'dansal' food distribution events in future, the Commissioner of Buddhist Affairs (Development) Asela... Read More


Sri Lanka's 5% economic growth forecast uncertain amid global instability: CBSL Chief

Sri Lanka, May 18 -- Although Sri Lanka had initially expected an economic growth rate of around 5% for 2026, recent changes in global economic conditions after March have made it difficult to provide... Read More


Economist calls for policy to allow vehicle imports based on necessity

Sri Lanka, May 18 -- Future policies on vehicle imports should be formulated in a way that allows imports only based on necessity, according to Professor in Economics at the Department of Economics, P... Read More