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Cabinet approves sale of 115,000 MT paddy stocks held by Paddy Marketing Board

Sri Lanka, May 26 -- The Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval to proceed with the sale of paddy stocks currently held by the Paddy Marketing Board. The approval has been granted based on a propo... Read More


Another coal vessel arrives amid ongoing quality dispute

Sri Lanka, May 26 -- Another vessel carrying coal anchored near the Colombo Port has sparked controversy after concerns were raised regarding its compliance with tender specifications, the Free Lawyer... Read More


Sri Lanka's banking sector assures stability, equipped to address fraud incidents

Sri Lanka, May 26 -- Sri Lanka's banking sector has provided a collective and categorical assurance that it remains stable, resilient, and secure despite a few recent isolated incidents of financial f... Read More


Sugeeshwara Bandara summoned by police over protest near Finance Secretary's residence

Sri Lanka, May 26 -- The Talangama Police has summoned a group including leader of the 'Nava Janatha Peramuna', Sugeeshwara Bandara to provide statements regarding an incident that took place during a... Read More


Court lifts overseas travel ban imposed on ex-Minister Rajitha Senaratne

Sri Lanka, May 26 -- The Colombo Magistrate's Court has temporarily lifted the overseas travel ban imposed on former Minister of Fisheries Rajitha Senaratne, who is currently out on bail in connection... Read More


Sri Lanka expected to record highest ever migrant remittances by end of 2026: SLBFE

Sri Lanka, May 26 -- The Chairman of the Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment (SLBFE), Koshala Wickramasinghe, stated that Sri Lanka is expected to record the highest volume of migrant worker remitt... Read More


No major fuel price hike expected in the near future: CPC

Sri Lanka, May 26 -- Sri Lanka has sufficient fuel stocks available until the end of July, according to the Managing Director of the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC), Dr. Mayura Neththikumarage. Th... Read More


12-hour water cut announced for Mahara and Gampaha areas

Sri Lanka, May 26 -- The National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) states that a 12-hour water cut will be imposed in the Mahara and Gampaha Pradeshiya Sabha areas tomorrow (27). Accordingly, ... Read More


Sri Lanka introduces free 30-day ETA for tourists from 40 countries

Sri Lanka, May 25 -- The Department of Immigration and Emigration of Sri Lanka has announced that, with effect from 25 May 2026, nationals of 40 specified countries will be eligible to obtain a free-o... Read More


Vehicle prices may rise temporarily amid new import surcharges and leasing restrictions, importers warn

Sri Lanka, May 25 -- The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has indicated that vehicle prices could see a temporary increase due to higher surcharges imposed on vehicle imports and fluctuations in excha... Read More