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Vietnam President here on two day state visit

Sri Lanka, May 8 -- President of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam and General Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Vietnam, To Lam, arrived in Sri Lanka on a state visit yeste... Read More


Vehicle number plate printing to begin under new company by June 10

Sri Lanka, May 8 -- Transport and Highways Deputy Minister Dr. Prasanna Gunasena informed Parliament yesterday (7) that printing of vehicle number plates will commence by June 10, 2026. He said that ... Read More


Gratuity for state employees with less than 10 years service

Sri Lanka, May 8 -- The Government will take action to provide a one-time service gratuity to employees with less than 10 years of service, Public Administration, Provincial Councils and Local Governm... Read More


Over 1.6 Mn families identified as living in poverty - Minister

Sri Lanka, May 8 -- Rural Development, Social Security and Community Empowerment Dr. Upali Pannilage told Parliament yesterday according to recent data from the Sri Lankan Welfare Benefits Board (WBB)... Read More


4,742 cases filed regarding cyber crimes against women in 2025 - Minister

Sri Lanka, May 8 -- Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Ananda Wijepala told Parliament that 4,742 cases were filed in 2025 regarding cyber crimes against women and that special cyber c... Read More


Vietnam President To Lam arrives in Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka, May 8 -- President of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam and General Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Vietnam, To Lm, arrived in Sri Lanka yesterday (07) on a Sta... Read More


Former SriLankan Airlines CEO Kapila Chandrasena found dead

Sri Lanka, May 8 -- Kapila Chandrasena, former Chief Executive Officer of SriLankan Airlines, has been found dead at a residence in Kollupitiya today (08), Police said. Police said the cause of death... Read More


Vietnamese President To Lam set to address Sri Lankan Parliament

Sri Lanka, May 8 -- Vietnamese President To Lam arrived at the Parliament of Sri Lanka today (08) and is scheduled to address Members of Parliament, Parliament sources said.Sri Lankan History Preside... Read More


Presidential Commission begins preliminary investigations into coal imports, seeks public input

Sri Lanka, May 8 -- The Special Presidential Commission of Inquiry appointed to investigate alleged irregularities and unlawful acts related to coal importation, electricity generation using coal, and... Read More


Arrest warrant issued against former SriLankan Airlines CEO Kapila Chandrasena

Sri Lanka, May 7 -- The Colombo Magistrate's Court today (07) ordered the arrest of former SriLankan Airlines Chief Executive Officer Kapila Chandrasena after the Commission to Investigate Allegations... Read More