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Around 200 suspected meningitis cases reported nationwide

Sri Lanka, May 27 -- Health authorities say that around 200 suspected cases of meningitis (commonly known as "brain fever") have been reported in the country. Speaking at a media briefing held today ... Read More


Tamil Nadu CM Vijay meets Indian Prime Minister Modi in Delhi

Sri Lanka, May 27 -- Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay met with Prime Minister Narendra Modi today in Delhi on his first official visit to the national capital after coming to power earlier thi... Read More


Foreign remittance inflows tipped to hit record in 2026

Sri Lanka, May 26 -- Sri Lanka is expected to record the highest-ever foreign remittance income from migrant workers by the end of this year, according to Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment (SLBFE... Read More


Japan, India foreign ministers hold talks

Sri Lanka, May 26 -- The foreign ministers of Japan and India have agreed to work together to ensure safe maritime navigation through the Strait of Hormuz and maintain stable energy supplies. The agr... Read More


Rs. 1.8m canned fish haul seized in factory raid

Sri Lanka, May 26 -- The Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) today (26) raided a large-scale illegal canned fish production and packaging facility operating secretly in the Irabadagama area of Sandalanka... Read More


Top drug traffickers arrested in Dubai

Sri Lanka, May 26 -- Two leading drug traffickers, Shiran Basik and Alto Dharme, have been arrested in Dubai, the Police announced. Police Media Spokesman, Assistant Superintendent of Police F.U. Woo... Read More


Bill to revoke seats of party-crossing MPs

Sri Lanka, May 26 -- Health and Media Minister Nalinda Jayatissa said that a bill to annul the seats of MPs who switch parties against the public mandate will be brought to Parliament soon. He made t... Read More


Coastal areas at risk as seas turn rough

Sri Lanka, May 26 -- The Department of Meteorology says that sea areas around the island are likely to be rough, with a risk of sea waves surging into coastal areas in some locations. It has urged th... Read More


Exchange rate mismatch: Customs applies higher dollar rate

Sri Lanka, May 26 -- The Free Lawyers Organisation says that, regardless of the nominal exchange rates announced by the Central Bank and commercial banks, Sri Lanka Customs has been conducting all tra... Read More


Heavy rains above 75mm expected tomorrow

Sri Lanka, May 26 -- The Department of Meteorology says an increase in rainfall can be expected over the southwestern parts of the country as the southwest monsoon has been established across the isla... Read More