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Anti-drug youth summit to be held on June 26

Sri Lanka, May 21 -- An anti-drug youth summit will be held on June 26 under the "A Nation United" national programme aimed at eradicating the drug menace in Sri Lanka. The President's Media Division... Read More


New Sri Lanka Cricket Selection Committee named

Sri Lanka, May 21 -- The Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports, Sunil Kumara Gamage, has approved the appointment of a new Selection Committee for Sri Lanka Cricket following a request made by the boar... Read More


South-West monsoon gradually establishing over Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka, May 21 -- The Meteorology Department says the South-West monsoon is gradually establishing over the island, bringing increased rainfall and strong winds to several parts of the country. Ac... Read More


Complaint over remarks on minor by Dilum Amunugama

Sri Lanka, May 21 -- Complaints have been lodged regarding remarks allegedly made by Dilum Amunugama, the National Organizer of the political movement Sarva Jana Balaya, during a public media conferen... Read More


Indian Chief of Air Staff calls on Defence Secretary

Sri Lanka, May 20 -- The Chief of the Air Staff of the Indian Air Force, Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh PVSM, AVSM, paid a courtesy call on the Defence Secretary, Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacon... Read More


Specialist calls for stronger airport screening and public caution urged over Ebola risk

Sri Lanka, May 20 -- Health experts have given mixed signals over the risk of Ebola entering Sri Lanka, with one specialist saying there is no immediate danger, even as he calls for stronger screening... Read More


Sri Lanka sugar crisis looms, milk powder prices may surge: Importers

Sri Lanka, May 20 -- Sri Lanka could face a major sugar supply and price crisis, along with potential price hikes in imported milk powder and other essential food items, after India suspended sugar ex... Read More


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