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Bill to establish Chartered Institute of Media Professionals of Sri Lanka gazetted

Sri Lanka, June 6 -- The government has published a draft bill to establish the "Chartered Institute of Media Professionals of Sri Lanka", aimed at introducing and maintaining higher professional stan... Read More


Police Constable arrested with drugs

Sri Lanka, June 6 -- A Police Constable attached to the Wolfendhal Street Police Station has been arrested by the Colombo Crimes Division in possession of a stock of narcotics valued at over Rs. 5 mil... Read More


Heavy rainfall above 100mm expected in several areas

Sri Lanka, June 6 -- The Department of Meteorology has warned that heavy rainfall exceeding 100 millimetres may occur in several parts of the island within the next 12 hours. According to the departm... Read More


SL celebrates World Environment Day

Sri Lanka, June 5 -- The 2026 National World Environment Day celebrations were held today (05) at the President's House under the theme 'Let's Unite to Mitigate Climate Change,' with President Anura K... Read More


Laugfs gas prices unchanged for June

Sri Lanka, June 5 -- Laugfs Gas Company has announced that there will be no revision to gas prices for June. Accordingly, current market prices will remain valid for the coming month as well, the com... Read More


"I told Kapila that he should surrender to court": PC Arsekularatne tells court

Sri Lanka, June 5 -- President's Counsel Rienzie Arsekularatne, Attorney Udara Muhandirum, and the Officer-in-Charge of Kollupitiya Police Station, Chief Inspector Lalith Kumarasiri Bandara - gave evi... Read More


US Trade Policy uncertainty highlights the need for diversification and value addition in Sri Lankan exports

Sri Lanka, June 5 -- Uncertainty in United States trade policy has underscored the need for Sri Lanka to strengthen relationships with more reliable trading partners and focus on higher value-added ex... Read More


Harsha de Silva warns of rising pressure on Rupee amid weak market confidence

Sri Lanka, June 5 -- Opposition MP Dr. Harsha de Silva has expressed concern over the recent depreciation of the Sri Lankan rupee, warning that weakening confidence in the government's economic manage... Read More


Rumesh Tharanga wins Rome Diamond League with historic throw

Sri Lanka, June 5 -- Proper training methods led to the success of javelin champion Rumesh Tharanga, according to his father, P.T. Premakeerthi. Tharanga won the event at the Rome Diamond League athl... Read More


SL official reserve assets rise by 1.6%

Sri Lanka, June 5 -- Sri Lanka's official reserve assets increased by 1.6% in May, the Central Bank of Sri Lanka has announced. Accordingly, the country's official reserves, which stood at USD 6.766 ... Read More