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Cardinal Ranjith hits out at politicians over hypocrisy, broken promises and moral decline

Sri Lanka, May 21 -- The Archbishop of Colombo His Eminence Malcolm Cardinal Ranjith, says he is deeply disappointed by the conduct of politicians in the country. He made these remarks while attendin... Read More


Sri Lanka's inflation climbs to 4.7% in April

Sri Lanka, May 21 -- The overall inflation rate in Sri Lanka, as measured by the National Consumer Price Index (NCPI) on a year-on-year (YoY) basis, increased to 4.7% in April 2026 from 2.4% recorded ... Read More


CAA announces estimated price ranges for several essential food items

Sri Lanka, May 21 -- The Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) has announced the estimated retail price ranges for several essential food items for the week from May 18 to May 24, 2026. The CAA stated tha... Read More


Police issue guidelines on action to take after mobile phone loss or theft

Sri Lanka, May 21 -- Sri Lanka Police say complaints regarding lost, misplaced and stolen mobile phones are reported daily to police stations across the country, warning that such devices can be misus... Read More


Sri Lanka expresses concern over treatment of "Global Sumud Flotilla" detainees

Sri Lanka, May 21 -- The Government of Sri Lanka has expressed deep concern over footage posted by Israeli Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, which appears to depict the dehumanizing treatment of detainees lin... Read More


Police to implement special security program during Vesak Week

Sri Lanka, May 21 -- A special island-wide security program will be implemented during the Vesak week to ensure devotees can observe religious activities in a peaceful and secure environment, the Poli... Read More


SC issues ruling against Secretary of Transport Ministry over fundamental rights case

Sri Lanka, May 21 -- The Supreme Court has ruled that the Secretary of the Ministry of Transport, Highways, Ports and Civil Aviation, Professor Kapila Perera, violated the fundamental human rights of ... Read More


Imported powdered milk prices increased

Sri Lanka, May 20 -- The Milk Powder Importers' Association has announced an increase in the prices of imported powdered milk, citing prevailing market conditions and exchange rate fluctuations. Acco... Read More


Expressway maintenance cost exceeds Rs. 5 billion, Minister reveals in Parliament

Sri Lanka, May 20 -- The Minister of Transport, Highways, and Urban Development, Bimal Rathnayake, stated that the annual maintenance cost for Sri Lanka's entire expressway network, spanning 312.57 ki... Read More


Putin, Xi hail 'unyielding' ties in talks after Trump visit

Sri Lanka, May 20 -- President Xi Jinping hailed China and Russia's "unyielding" ties in talks with Vladimir Putin on Wednesday (May 20), as the pair met to underscore their alliance days after Donald... Read More