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Uproar in Parliament over delay in filling SC, Appeal Court vacancies

Sri Lanka, May 20 -- An uproar erupted in Parliament today when Minister of Justice Harshana Nanayakkara refused to answer a question raised by MP Ajith P. Perera about filling five vacancies of judge... Read More


Three Chinese nationals detained at BIA over Rs. 514,000 electronics smuggling attempt

Sri Lanka, May 20 -- Airport customs officers at Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) arrested three Chinese nationals on the night of 19 May after they allegedly attempted to smuggle mobile phone... Read More


Health green light for Vesak dansalas: Strict hygiene rules issued ahead of 2026 festival

Sri Lanka, May 20 -- Public health authorities have issued a nationwide advisory urging organizers of Dansalas for the 2026 Vesak festival to register their events with the relevant Medical Officer of... Read More


Childhood cancer care must focus on how survivors live, not just survival - Nalinda

Sri Lanka, May 20 -- "The true measure of success in childhood cancer is not only how many children survive, but how they live," Sri Lankan Health and Mass Media Minister Nalinda Jayatissa said while ... Read More


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