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Sri Lankan Rupee weakens further as US Dollar hits highest level since Dec. 2023

Sri Lanka, May 14 -- The Sri Lankan Rupee came under further pressure today as the selling rate of the US Dollar rose to Rs. 329.92, marking the highest recorded rate since December 27, 2023. Accordi... Read More


Kapila Chandrasena Death Inquiry: Court told CCTV system at Aravinda de Silva's residence had no stored footage

Sri Lanka, May 14 -- The Colombo Fort Magistrate's Court today heard that the CCTV security system installed at the residence of former Sri Lankan cricketer Aravinda de Silva - where former SriLankan ... Read More


'Gampaha Ousmand' arrested for aiding Ganemulla Sanjeewa killing

Sri Lanka, May 14 -- Ousmand Gunasekara, alias 'Gampaha Ousmand', has been arrested by the Colombo Crime Division (CCD) for allegedly aiding and abetting the killing of notorious underworld figure and... Read More


Second Reading debate on Inland Revenue (Amendment) Bill in Parliament next week

Sri Lanka, May 14 -- Parliament is scheduled to meet from May 19 to 22, the Department of Commission of Parliament said in a statement. The decision in this regard was taken during a meeting of the C... Read More


Donald Trump celebrates "one of the most consequential relationships in world history"

Sri Lanka, May 14 -- US President Donald Trump toasted close and historic ties between the US and China, projecting stability and warmth in the relationship after a day of high-stakes talks with China... Read More


SC sentences former NIE Director to six years over contempt of court in scholarship exam case

Sri Lanka, May 14 -- A former Director of the National Institute of Education (NIE) has been sentenced to six years of rigorous imprisonment and fined Rs. 3 million by the Supreme Court after being fo... Read More


Heavy rainfall above 100 mm expected due to low-pressure area near Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka, May 14 -- The low pressure area located northeast of Sri Lanka continues to persist and is expected to move away from the island and gradually weaken during the next 36 hours, the Departmen... Read More


Puttalam railway line services restored after flood disruptions

Sri Lanka, May 14 -- Train operations along the Puttalam railway line, which had been restricted due to sudden flooding, have been fully restored, the Railway Department said. Accordingly, trains on ... Read More


Red warning issued for heavy rains over 150 mm in several areas

Sri Lanka, May 14 -- A red warning for heavy rains in several areas of the country has been issued by the Department of Meteorology. The Met. Department noted that the low-pressure area located north... Read More


New stamps issued for postal facilities of MPs

Sri Lanka, May 14 -- New stamps for the postal facilities provided to Members of Parliament were issued at the Parliamentary Library under the patronage of Speaker of House Dr. Jagath Wickramaratne. ... Read More