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New circular issued to strengthen solid waste management in state institutions

Sri Lanka, May 19 -- The Ministry of Public Administration, Provincial Councils and Local Government has issued a new circular aimed at streamlining solid waste management activities in state institut... Read More


Special traffic plan for National War Heroes' Commemoration Ceremony in Battaramulla

Sri Lanka, May 19 -- The ''National War Heroes' Commemoration Ceremony,'' is scheduled to be held today (19) at the Parliamentary Grounds in front of the National War Hero's Monument in Battaramulla, ... Read More


Parliament to reconvene today; Inland Revenue Amendment Bill to take center stage

Sri Lanka, May 19 -- Parliament is scheduled to reconvene today (19), with sittings set to continue until May 22, according to the Parliamentary Secretariat. Today's session, which begins at 9.30 a.m... Read More


'National War Heroes' Commemoration Ceremony' to be held today under the patronage of President

Sri Lanka, May 19 -- The ''National War Heroes' Commemoration Ceremony,''marking 17 years since the defeat of terrorism, is scheduled to be held today (19) as in previous years. The ceremony will tak... Read More


Several spells of showers expected in some parts of the island

Sri Lanka, May 19 -- South-West monsoon is gradually getting established over the island, according to the Department of Meteorology. Showers or thundershowers will occur at times in Western, Sabarag... Read More


Uni students agree to vacate Malwana residence after talks with PM

Sri Lanka, May 18 -- Following successful discussions with the Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya today (18), a group of university students has agreed to vacate the disputed Malwana residence they... Read More


Suspect sustains gunshot injury after scuffle with police during arrest in Ampara

Sri Lanka, May 18 -- A shooting incident has been reported in the Ampara Police Division during a police operation to arrest an individual involved in an illicit liquor racket. The incident had occur... Read More


Sri Lanka tourism earnings drop in April, CBSL reports

Sri Lanka, May 18 -- The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has stated that the total tourism earnings for April 2026 amounted to USD 157.1 million. However, this reflects a 38.8% decline compared to A... Read More


US$ 600 million spent on vehicle imports in first three months of 2026

Sri Lanka, May 18 -- Sri Lanka is likely to spend more foreign exchange on vehicle imports in 2026 than initially anticipated, according to the Governor of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) Dr. Nan... Read More


Sri Lanka launches digital compensation management system for disaster-affected communities

Sri Lanka, May 18 -- The National Disaster Relief Services Centre (NDRSC), operating under the Ministry of Defence, officially launched a new digital compensation management system and community feedb... Read More