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CPC releases estimated import pricing for petroleum products for April 2026

Sri Lanka, May 29 -- The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation has published its estimated pricing structure for imported refined petroleum products for the period of April 2026, based on data available up to ... Read More


No fuel price drops expected in upcoming revision: CPC

Sri Lanka, May 29 -- Sri Lankans should not expect a reduction in fuel prices during the upcoming fuel price revision, Managing Director of the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC), Mayura Neththikumara... Read More


Sri Lanka-Maldives mutual legal assistance agreement regulation approved by Justice Committee

Sri Lanka, May 29 -- The Ministerial Consultative Committee on Justice and National Integration has approved the regulation relating to the agreement between Sri Lanka and the Maldives on mutual legal... Read More


State of Public Emergency further extended

Sri Lanka, May 29 -- An Extraordinary Gazette Notification has been issued extending the state of public emergency in Sri Lanka, government sources said. The notification was issued under the powers ... Read More


Climate forum launches focus on elephant, leopard protection.

Sri Lanka, May 29 -- The Sri Lanka Parliamentary Forum on Climate has decided to prioritise issues affecting elephants and leopards as part of its efforts to address the impacts of climate change on w... Read More


Climate forum launches focus on elephant, leopard protection

Sri Lanka, May 29 -- The Sri Lanka Parliamentary Forum on Climate has decided to prioritise issues affecting elephants and leopards as part of its efforts to address the impacts of climate change on w... Read More


Special trains to operate for Vesak pilgrims

Sri Lanka, May 29 -- The Railway Department has announced the operation of several special train services on May 30 and 31 to facilitate travel during the Vesak Full Moon Poya holidays. The departmen... Read More


Rupee falls sharply against US Dollar

Sri Lanka, May 29 -- The Sri Lankan Rupee recorded a sharp depreciation against the US Dollar today (29), with both buying and selling rates increasing by more than Rs. 4 compared to Wednesday's excha... Read More


Trial in Namal's Krrish case to commence on July 7

Sri Lanka, May 29 -- The Colombo High Court today fixed July 7, 2026, for the commencement of the trial in the case filed against Parliamentarian Namal Rajapaksa over the controversial Krrish transact... Read More


PM urges unity for peaceful Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka, May 28 -- Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya, in her message marking Eid-ul-Adha or the Hajji Festival, called on all citizens to rise above differences and work together in unity and so... Read More