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Police seek public assistance to arrest suspect over Akuregoda double murder

Sri Lanka, May 19 -- Police have requested public assistance to locate and arrest a suspect linked to the double murder of a lawyer and his wife who were shot dead in a parking area of a supermarket i... Read More


'National War Heroes' Commemoration Ceremony' underway

Sri Lanka, May 19 -- The "National War Heroes' Commemoration Ceremony," marking 17 years since the defeat of terrorism, is currently underway (19), in Battaramulla. The ceremony is being held at the ... Read More


Only President, defence officials invited to National War Heroes' Commemoration; no political invitees, says Minister

Sri Lanka, May 19 -- The government has confirmed that no political representatives were invited to the ational War Heroes' Commemoration Ceremony, to held today (19) in Battaramulla, marking 17 years... Read More


Indian Air Force Chief arrives in Sri Lanka on three-day visit

Sri Lanka, May 19 -- The Chief of the Air Staff (CAS) of the Indian Air Force, Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh, has arrived in Sri Lanka on a three-day official visit. The Indian Air Force Chief, ... Read More


Sri Lanka signs MoU with Russia to modernise railway sector

Sri Lanka, May 19 -- Sri Lanka has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at securing technical expertise and investment cooperation from Russia to modernise the railway service. The agreem... Read More


Sri Lanka to formulate National Space Policy

Sri Lanka, May 19 -- The Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval to formulate a National Space Policy for Sri Lanka. Announcing Cabinet decisions, Minister Vijitha Herath said it has been recognise... Read More


No water tariff increase for first half of 2026

Sri Lanka, May 19 -- The Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval to maintain the current water tariff structure during the first six months of 2026 without any revision. The decision was taken in l... Read More


QR code fuel distribution system to continue - Deputy Minister

Sri Lanka, May 19 -- Deputy Minister of Finance and Planning Dr. Anil Jayantha stated that the QR code system introduced for fuel distribution will continue to be implemented in order to manage fuel c... Read More


Health Minister calls for better quality of life for childhood cancer survivors

Sri Lanka, May 19 -- Children who survive cancer must be given the opportunity to lead healthy, dignified and productive lives, Minister of Health and Mass Media Nalinda Jayatissa said. The Minister ... Read More


US Dollar selling rate surpasses Rs. 338

Sri Lanka, May 19 -- The selling price of the US dollar has exceeded 338 Sri Lankan rupees today. According to the daily exchange rates announced by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) today (19), t... Read More