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No fraud in treasury incident or coal imports, says Tilvin Silva

Sri Lanka, May 3 -- The General Secretary of the Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP), Tilvin Silva, has stated that no acts of fraud took place in relation to the Treasury incident or coal imports. He ma... Read More


Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu to visit Sri Lanka today

Sri Lanka, May 3 -- The President of the Maldives, Mohamed Muizzu, is scheduled to arrive in Sri Lanka this afternoon (May 3) for a three-day official visit. According to the Ministry of Foreign Affa... Read More


Rainfall expected across several provinces

Sri Lanka, May 3 -- The Department of Meteorology announced that showers or thundershowers may occur at several locations in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, North-Western, North-Central, and Easte... Read More


23 in Buddhist robes remanded over drug smuggling

Sri Lanka, May 2 -- 23 suspects in Buddhist robes arrested over smuggling Kush and Hashish valued at over Rs. 110 million remain in custody until May 12. Acting Additional Magistrate Subhani Abeyseke... Read More


Colombo traffic plan announced for visit of Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu

Sri Lanka, May 2 -- Police announced a special traffic plan for Colombo and its suburbs from tomorrow evening until the 6th of May to facilitate the state visit of Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu. ... Read More


Heat advisory issued for multiple districts

Sri Lanka, May 2 -- The Department of Meteorology issued an advisory regarding warm weather conditions affecting the Northern, North-central, Eastern, Sabaragamuwa, and North-western provinces, as wel... Read More


Russian Health Minister to visit Sri Lanka tomorrow

Sri Lanka, May 2 -- Russian Health Minister Mikhail Murashko will arrive in the island tomorrow for a three-day official visit. The ministry announced that he will hold special discussions with Healt... Read More


Mahindananda Foundation properties returned to Railway Department

Sri Lanka, May 2 -- All movable and immovable property belonging to the "Mahindananda Foundation," held on a lease basis for nearly 25 years under the name of former minister Mahindananda Aluthgamage,... Read More


First group of pilgrims departs for Hajj

Sri Lanka, May 2 -- The first group of 325 pilgrims departed from Katunayake airport for Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, last night to mark the beginning of the 2026 Hajj season. A ceremony took place at the a... Read More


New rules for Buddhist clergy travelling abroad

Sri Lanka, May 2 -- Buddhist monks travelling abroad must soon obtain recommendations from their chief incumbents, regional heads and the Chief Prelates of their respective chapters. Deputy Minister ... Read More