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New import and export control regulations issued via gazette

Sri Lanka, June 19 -- New regulations aimed at strengthening the monitoring and oversight of outward remittances from Sri Lanka for import transactions came into effect today, June 19, 2026. Minister... Read More


9 brothels raided in Thalangama

Sri Lanka, June 19 -- 9 brothels operated under the guise of massage centres in the Thalangama area were raided by the Walana Central Anti-Vice Striking Force. 43 individuals, including 34 women, wer... Read More


Thundershowers in several provinces today

Sri Lanka, June 19 -- The Department of Meteorology forecasts showers or thundershowers will occur at times in Western, Sabaragamuwa and North-western provinces and in Galle, Matara, Kandy and Nuwara-... Read More


Diaspora attempting to split Sri Lanka into two pieces

Sri Lanka, June 19 -- The diaspora coming together to split Sri Lanka into two pieces is one of the biggest problems at this moment. Uvindu Wijeweera stated this while participating in the Hiru TV Bal... Read More


Former state minister Raghavan condemns rice cartel

Sri Lanka, June 19 -- A rice cartel operates in this country similar to oil and drug cartels abroad, and it is shameful that they become billionaires through the suffering of farmers, former State Min... Read More


Kuwait emerges as leading source of foreign remittances to Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka, June 19 -- Kuwait became the top source of foreign remittances sent to Sri Lanka by overseas workers, according to the Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment. Speaking to local media, Sri L... Read More


Court issues notice to Colombo Chief JMO, Government Analyst over Kapila Chandrasena death inquiry

Sri Lanka, June 19 -- Evidence in the inquest into the mysterious death of former SriLankan Airlines CEO Kapila Chandrasena has been concluded, and the Fort Magistrate Pasan Amarasena today (19) issue... Read More


Seat belts compulsory for all vehicles on expressways

Sri Lanka, June 19 -- The three-month grace period granted by the government for vehicles not equipped with seat belts ended today (19). Accordingly, police officers conducted inspections this mornin... Read More


USD selling rate recorded at Rs. 338.70

Sri Lanka, June 19 -- According to the daily exchange rates issued by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka today (19), the selling price of the US dollar was recorded at Rs. 338.7004. The buying rate for to... Read More


Archuna, Gajendrakumar clash at Tellippalai Development Committee meeting

Sri Lanka, June 19 -- A heated verbal confrontation has reportedly happened between Member of Parliament Ramanathan Archchuna and Member of Parliament Gajendrakumar Ponnambalam during a meeting of the... Read More