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Most Ven. Nikapotha Chandrajothi Mahanayaka Thera conferred Mahanayaka of Udarata Amarapura Maha Nikaya title

Sri Lanka, May 19 -- A ceremony to welcome and present the Sannas Patra to the Chief Incumbent of the Kotte Madiwela Sri Gnanananda Buddhist Centre and the Nikapotha Subhadraramaya Piriven Maha Vihara... Read More


SLASA condemns social media posts belittling women's contribution to administration

Sri Lanka, May 19 -- The Sri Lanka Administrative Service Association (SLASA) strongly condemned remarks made on a social media platform claiming that women are unfit for local administration. The As... Read More


Over 5,200 Tri Service personnel promoted to next rank

Sri Lanka, May 19 -- In line with the Seventeenth National War Heroes' Commemoration Day, which falls today (19), a total of 5,289 Tri Service personnel have been granted promotions to their next resp... Read More


CB forecasts a challenging 2026 primarily due to ME conflict

Sri Lanka, May 19 -- Sri Lanka is likely to experience new economic challenges in 2026 with a possibility of seeing a current account deficit this year, opposing the trend for the first time in four y... Read More


Thundershowers expected in parts of the country after 2 pm

Sri Lanka, May 19 -- The South-West monsoon is gradually establishing over Sri Lanka, bringing showers and strong winds to several parts of the island. Showers or thundershowers are expected at times... Read More


National Victory Day ceremony to be held today under the patronage of President

Sri Lanka, May 19 -- The National Victory Day Commemoration, marking 17 years since the end of Sri Lanka's civil war, will be held today (19) at the War Heroes Memorial in Battaramulla under the patro... Read More


Fuel QR code system to continue

Sri Lanka, May 19 -- Sri Lanka will continue the QR code fuel distribution system to help manage consumption, Deputy Finance Minister Dr. Anil Jayantha Fernando told Parliament. The system, introduced... Read More


Health Minister Nalinda calls for dignified lives for childhood cancer survivors at WHA79 in Geneva

Sri Lanka, May 19 -- Health and Media Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa has called for ensuring dignified, healthy and fulfilling lives for children who survive cancer, stressing that the true measure of... Read More


PM Harini Set to Deliver Key Lecture at Oxford University

Sri Lanka, May 19 -- Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya is set to address the OSGA Annual Lecture at the University of Oxford during her ongoing visit to the United Kingdom. The Prime Minister, wh... Read More


SLC denies media reports of financial crisis after Transformation Committee appointment

Sri Lanka, May 19 -- Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has rejected media reports claiming the organization is facing a financial crisis following the appointment of the Cricket Transformation Committee, descri... Read More