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Levy on single-use plastic, polythene shopping bags

Sri Lanka, May 16 -- The Centre for Environmental Justice (CEJ) has filed a Fundamental Rights petition before the Supreme Court seeking a directive compelling the Government to introduce a levy on si... Read More


Sri Lankan economy performing well, reform commitment strong

Sri Lanka, May 16 -- The Sri Lankan economy is performing well, the reform commitment is strong by the authorities, and the IMF will continue to work very closely with the authorities to assess how th... Read More


Heavy showers expected in several areas as low-pressure system persists

Sri Lanka, May 16 -- The Department of Meteorology says the low-pressure area located northeast of Sri Lanka continues to persist, bringing cloudy skies and showers to several parts of the island. In ... Read More


Several injured after train derails between Wanawasala and Hunupitiya

Sri Lanka, May 16 -- Ten passengers have been injured after a train travelling from Polgahawela to Kalutara South derailed between the Kelaniya and Wanawasala railway stations. The injured passengers... Read More


Sri Lanka, Belarus move to new trade and tourism partnerships

Sri Lanka, May 15 -- Sri Lanka and Belarus have moved to further strengthen economic relations during a Business Round Table organised by the Belarus National Export Promotion Centre. Minister of For... Read More


Iran's first comment on Trump's visit to China: Will not affect our relations with Beijing

Sri Lanka, May 15 -- Iran's Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that US President Donald Trump's visit to China will not affect Tehran-Beijing relations. Iran described its ties with China as a "strong... Read More


Beach cleanup under 'Clean Sri Lanka' programme

Sri Lanka, May 15 -- As part of the islandwide 'Clean Sri Lanka' programme, a beach cleanup project was carried out at the Wattala Preethipura beachfront. The event was held under the leadership of De... Read More


Foreign Minister calls on Belarus President

Sri Lanka, May 15 -- In a post on X, the Minister said that their discussion centered on constructive engagement to further strengthen the longstanding friendship between Sri Lanka and Belarus and to ... Read More


Parliament to convene from May 19 to 22

Sri Lanka, May 15 -- Parliament Assistant Secretary-General Hansa Abeyrathne stated that Parliament is scheduled to meet from May 19 to 22. The parliamentary business for these dates was decided at t... Read More


Air Force choppers, troops on standby for weather emergencies

Sri Lanka, May 15 -- The Sri Lanka Air Force states that helicopters and troops are on standby to respond immediately to any emergency caused by the prevailing adverse weather conditions. Air Force M... Read More