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Sri Lanka records major budget surplus in first quarter

Sri Lanka, June 8 -- A sharp rise in revenue pushed the state budget into a significant surplus during the first quarter of 2026. Latest data from the Central Bank of Sri Lanka show a primary surplus ... Read More


Woman arrested with counterfeit US dollars

Sri Lanka, June 8 -- A woman in possession of a stock of counterfeit US dollar notes valued at over 190 million rupees was arrested at a house in the Wellampitiya area. Police stated this regarding th... Read More


Special dengue eradication drive kicks off

Sri Lanka, June 8 -- A special programme to control dengue mosquitoes takes place today (08), tomorrow (09), and the day after tomorrow (10). The Ministry of Health decided to implement this 3-day in... Read More


Public trust outlasts temporary political power

Sri Lanka, June 8 -- Public trust in state institutions remains permanent despite the temporary nature of political power. Former Foreign Minister Mohamed Ali Sabry stated this in a special note share... Read More


Chandrika calls for Buddha Sasana reforms to address threats to Buddhism

Sri Lanka, June 7 -- Former President Chandrika Bandaranaike Kumaratunga has recently called on the Chief Prelates to urgently launch a comprehensive "Sasana Shodhana" (reform of the Buddhist order) p... Read More


Seenigama Devalaya Kap planting ceremony to be held on Poson Poya

Sri Lanka, June 7 -- The Kap planting ceremony of the historic Seenigama Devalaya will be held on the upcoming Poson Poya day. The ritual is scheduled to take place at 8.00 a.m. at an auspicious time... Read More


Former SIS chief admitted to Colombo National Hospital

Sri Lanka, June 7 -- The former Director of the State Intelligence Service, retired Major General Suresh Sallay, who is being detained and questioned by the Criminal Investigation Department under the... Read More


Presidential commission to investigate coal import irregularities from July

Sri Lanka, June 7 -- The Presidential Commission appointed to investigate alleged irregularities in coal imports and related procurement processes will commence its examination of evidence in the firs... Read More


Divisional Secretaries to skip all meetings on public day from tomorrow

Sri Lanka, June 7 -- The Sri Lanka Association of Divisional Secretaries and Assistant Divisional Secretaries says that Divisional Secretaries and Assistant Divisional Secretaries will not participate... Read More


Private bus operators to limit services amid fare dispute

Sri Lanka, June 7 -- The President of the Lanka Private Bus Owners' Association, Gemunu Wijeratne, says the association has decided to limit bus operations from tomorrow (08) onwards due to the ongoin... Read More