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Special visits allowed for prison inmates for Hajj and Vesak festivals

Sri Lanka, May 25 -- The Department of Prisons has announced special arrangements to facilitate family visits for inmates in view of the upcoming Hajj and Vesak festivals. Accordingly, special visits... Read More


Select Committee to seek public opinions and feedback on election law review process

Sri Lanka, May 25 -- The Parliamentary Select Committee on Reviewing Election Laws has met for the first time in Parliament under the chairmanship of the Minister of Public Administration, Provincial ... Read More


Five forests in Anuradhapura declared as reserves

Sri Lanka, May 25 -- The government has declared five forests as protected reserves in conjunction with World Environment Day. Speaking at a media briefing held today (25) to raise awareness of World... Read More


No government pension? Surekuma Scheme offers alternative retirement benefits, says Social Security Board

Sri Lanka, May 25 -- The "Surekuma" pension scheme remains open for all individuals aged between 18 and 59 who are not entitled to government pension benefits, the Sri Lanka Social Security Board has ... Read More


CBSL urges public not to be misled by deceptive claims on money printing

Sri Lanka, May 25 -- The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has urged the general public to remain vigilant and not be misled by deceptive statements pertaining to economic policies and issues. In a st... Read More


Sri Lanka's exports surpass US$ 5.7 billion in first four months of 2026

Sri Lanka, May 25 -- Sri Lanka's total exports, comprising both merchandise and services, reached US$ 1,380.93 million in April 2026, recording a year-on-year growth of 6 % compared to April 2025, the... Read More


Renovated Ridiyagama Butterfly Garden to reopen on June 3

Sri Lanka, May 25 -- The renovated butterfly garden at the Ridiyagama Safari Park in Hambantota will be reopened to the public from June 3, the Department of National Zoological Gardens has announced.... Read More


Police launch special island-wide security, traffic plan for Hajj Festival

Sri Lanka, May 25 -- A special security and traffic management programme will be implemented island-wide for this year's Hajj festival, which falls on May 28, Sri Lanka Police have announced. The Ins... Read More


Case against Shashi Weerawansa adjourned till July 24

Sri Lanka, May 25 -- The Colombo Magistrate's Court today (25) ordered that the further trial of the case filed against Shashi Weerawansa, the wife of former Minister Wimal Weerawansa, over allegation... Read More


Ex- Minister Wimal Weerawansa granted bail

Sri Lanka, May 25 -- Former Minister Wimal Weerawansa, who was arrested by the Thalangama Police earlier today (25), has been granted bail by the Kaduwela Magistrate's Court. He was released on a sur... Read More