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US Dollar selling rate surpasses Rs. 334

Sri Lanka, May 18 -- The selling rate of the US dollar has exceeded Rs. 334, according to the latest daily exchange rates issued by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka today (18). The Central Bank stated t... Read More


Court temporarily lifts foreign travel ban on MP Chamara Sampath Dassanayake

Sri Lanka, May 18 -- The Colombo High Court has ordered the temporary lifting of the overseas travel ban imposed on Parliamentarian Chamara Sampath Dassanayake, who is facing corruption-related charge... Read More


Govt. to provide compensation for weather-damaged crops through Agrarian Insurance Board

Sri Lanka, May 18 -- Compensation for crop damage caused by the recent adverse weather conditions will be provided through the Agricultural and Agrarian Insurance Board, the Deputy Minister of Agricul... Read More


Supreme Court to hear Sugar Tax loss petition on June 27

Sri Lanka, May 18 -- The Supreme Court has ordered that a fundamental rights petition seeking the recovery of Rs. 15.9 billion in losses allegedly incurred by the government due to the reduction of ta... Read More


Three-wheeler buried in Maspanna landslide recovered after 171 days

Sri Lanka, May 18 -- A three-wheeler buried under a landslide near the Maspanna town in Uva Paranagama during Cyclone Ditwah has been recovered after 171 days. The landslide occurred near the Maspann... Read More


PM Harini departs for UK on official visit

Sri Lanka, May 18 -- Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya left for the United Kingdom this afternoon (18). The Prime Minister departed the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) to attend the high... Read More


Two Sri Lankan passengers arrested with over 14kg of 'Kush' at BIA

Sri Lanka, May 18 -- Two Sri Lankan passengers have been arrested at Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) with a consignment of ''Kush'' narcotics valued at over Rs. 140 million. The suspects wer... Read More


Adverse weather damages 200 houses, affects over 5,200 people across the country

Sri Lanka, May 18 -- The Disaster Management Centre (DMC) says that 200 houses have been partially damaged so far due to the prevailing adverse weather conditions. According to a report issued by the... Read More


Farmers warn of large-scale protests to Colombo over fertilizer crisis and falling paddy prices

Sri Lanka, May 17 -- Farmers have warned the government that they will stage large-scale protest marches to Colombo if their legitimate demands are not addressed without delay. The Galenbindunuwewa, ... Read More


54-year-old found dead under suspicious circumstances in Mt. Lavinia

Sri Lanka, May 17 -- Police have launched an investigation following a report received by the Mount Lavinia Police regarding a suspicious death inside a residence in the Badovita area of Mount Lavinia... Read More