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Police security and special traffic plan for May Day rallies across the island

Sri Lanka, April 30 -- May Day parades, meetings, and various celebrations are organised in many parts of the island to coincide with International Workers' Day on 01 May 2026. The Police Media Divisi... Read More


COPF chairman has power to punish Treasury Secretary

Sri Lanka, April 30 -- The Chairman of the Committee on Public Finance, Harsha de Silva, possesses the authority to punish Finance Secretary Dr Harshana Suriyapperuma through parliamentary mechanisms ... Read More


Oil price rises above USD 120

Sri Lanka, April 30 -- Oil prices have soared following reports that the US is preparing for an "extended" blockade of Iran. The global benchmark oil price, Brent crude, rose above $120 (£89) a ... Read More


Thundershowers in several areas today

Sri Lanka, April 30 -- The Department of Meteorology forecasts showers or thundershowers in most parts of the island after 1.00 pm. Fairly heavy falls above 50 mm are likely at some places in Sabarag... Read More


No electricity tariff hike for 95% of consumers

Sri Lanka, April 30 -- The General Treasury informed the Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka that the government will provide a 15 billion rupee subsidy, despite National System Operator Private ... Read More


Maldivian, Vietnamese presidents to visit Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka, April 29 -- Maldivian President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu will arrive in the country next month on the 3rd for a two-day official visit. This visit occurs following an invitation from President A... Read More


Moves to improve Aswesuma beneficiary selection

Sri Lanka, April 29 -- A special meeting took place yesterday (28) at the Ministry of Finance to enhance the efficiency and accuracy of identifying and listing Aswesuma beneficiaries. The session foc... Read More


Cricket board set for shake-up amid resignations

Sri Lanka, April 29 -- Written resignations from the members of the Cricket Executive Committee are scheduled for submission to the Ministry of Sports today (29). Cricket sources indicate that the Mi... Read More


MP Ramanathan Archchuna granted bail

Sri Lanka, April 29 -- Member of Parliament Dr. Ramanathan Archuna was released on bail following his arrest. The legal action stemmed from an incident on the 25th in the Periyavilan area of Jaffna, ... Read More


Misappropriation of Ministry of Finance funds labeled a large-scale government fraud

Sri Lanka, April 29 -- The alleged misappropriation of funds from Ministry of Finance accounts is not a "hacking" incident but a large-scale fraud committed by the government, according to Sri Lanka P... Read More