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Sri Lanka, UN discuss wide-ranging reforms in digital governance drive

Sri Lanka, May 20 -- A wide-ranging bilateral discussion was held between the Minister of Public Administration, Provincial Councils and Local Government, Professor Chandana Abayarathne, and UN Reside... Read More


Imported milk powder price increased from today

Sri Lanka, May 20 -- The Milk Powder Importers' Association has announced a revision in the prices of imported milk powder, citing prevailing market conditions and exchange rate fluctuations. Accordi... Read More


Minimum bus fare could increase to Rs. 40 due to rupee depreciation: Gemunu

Sri Lanka, May 20 -- The minimum bus fare could increase to Rs. 40 following the upcoming annual revision in July, as further weakening of the Sri Lankan Rupee against the US Dollar may push up transp... Read More


Uproar in Parliament after Chamara Sampath prevented from raising privilege issue

Sri Lanka, May 20 -- Commotion reigned in Parliament today when Opposition Member of Parliament Chamara Sampath Dassanayake was prevented from raising a privilege issue. Speaker Jagath Wickramaratne... Read More


Magnitude 5.9 earthquake hits off southwestern Japan

Sri Lanka, May 20 -- A magnitude 5.9 earthquake shook southern Japan on Wednesday, according to the US Geological Survey. The quake occurred at 11:46 a.m. local time (0246GMT) at a depth of 50 kilomet... Read More


Chamith Wijesundera calls for balanced remembrance, condemns LTTE atrocities

Sri Lanka, May 20 -- SJB Youth Organizer Chamith Wijesundera has called for a balanced approach to remembrance of Sri Lanka's war-related civilian deaths, warning against any attempt to glorify the Li... Read More


MP Chamara Sampath not allowed to attend Parliament sessions today: Serjeant-at-Arms

Sri Lanka, May 20 -- MP Chamara Sampath will not be allowed to attend Parliament sessions today (May 20 2026), Serjeant-at-Arms Kushan Jayarane said. "An MP cannot enter or remain in the Parliament ... Read More


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