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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


Global recognition for Sri Lanka's HIV, syphilis elimination efforts

Sri Lanka, May 19 -- Sri Lanka has been awarded special recognition by the World Health Organization (WHO) for maintaining the elimination of mother-to-child transmission of HIV and syphilis as a publ... Read More


DC's Thriller over RR shakes up IPL 2026 Points Table

Sri Lanka, May 18 -- Delhi Capitals kept their playoff hopes alive with a five-wicket win over Rajasthan Royals on May 17, further shaking up the IPL 2026 points table. While Royal Challengers Bengalu... Read More


5,289 Tri-Service personnel promoted for War Heroes Day

Sri Lanka, May 18 -- A total of 5,289 Tri-Service personnel have been promoted to their next respective ranks in line with the 17th National War Heroes' Commemoration Day, which falls today (18). The... Read More