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Cabinet approves potato purchasing programme for farmers

Sri Lanka, May 19 -- The Cabinet of Ministers has approved a proposal to purchase 1,000 kilograms of potatoes from each potato farmer through the Cooperative Wholesale Establishment (CWE). The govern... Read More


Dengue cases near 30,000 as death toll rises to 15 this year

Sri Lanka, May 19 -- A total of 29,589 dengue cases and 15 deaths have been reported in Sri Lanka as of May 18 this year, the National Dengue Control Unit said. Addressing the media, Community Specia... Read More


No one waged war against Tamil community

Sri Lanka, May 19 -- No one waged war against the Tamil community but only against the LTTE, SLPP MP Namal Rajapaksa told Parliament today. He said the government of his father, former President Mah... Read More


No reason to increase prices of vehicles imported before May 16: Vijitha

Sri Lanka, May 19 -- There is no reason to increase the prices of vehicles imported before May 16 as the 50 percent surcharge is not applicable to vehicles imported before May 16, Foreign Minister Vij... Read More


Police seek public help to arrest suspect in Thalangama double murder

Sri Lanka, May 19 -- Police is seeking assistance to arrest a key suspect linked to the brutal shooting of a lawyer and his wife in Thalangama. The double murder took place on February 16, 2026, at a... Read More


One spot, five teams: IPL 2026 Playoff Battle Intensifies

Sri Lanka, May 19 -- The IPL 2026 league stage is nearing its conclusion, with three teams already securing playoff qualification. After Sunrisers Hyderabad defeated Chennai Super Kings on Monday (Ma... Read More


All Vesak dansals must be registered with MOH offices: Health chief

Sri Lanka, May 19 -- All Dansals organised across the island for the Vesak festival must be registered with the relevant area Medical Officer of Health (MOH), Health Services Director General, Special... Read More


No political authority invited to attend Victory Day celebration: Vijitha

Sri Lanka, May 19 -- The government said today that no political authority except for the President, Deputy Defence Minister and Deputy Minister of Public Security will attend the Victory Day celebrat... Read More


Rough seas and strong winds expected around island

Sri Lanka, May 19 -- The Meteorology Department has warned that rough seas and strong winds are expected in several sea areas around the island during the next 24 hours. According to the latest weath... Read More


Minister's daughter residing in house belonging to Diaspora member in UK: Chamara

Sri Lanka, May 19 -- The daughter of a Minister who is engaged in higher studies in the UK is currently lodging in a house belonging to a member of the Tamil diaspora, Opposition MP Chamara Sampath Da... Read More