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Over 100 Wild Elephants Killed in First Months of 2026

Sri Lanka, May 21 -- A total of 128 wild elephant deaths have been reported across the country so far this year, according to the Department of Wildlife Conservation. The Department stated that the d... Read More


No plans for electricity tariff hike until September: Minister

Sri Lanka, May 21 -- Minister of Ports, Civil Aviation and Energy Anura Karunatilake says the government will not seek an electricity tariff increase from the Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka ... Read More


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Sri Lanka, May 20 -- Trade, Commerce, Food Security and Cooperative Development Minister Wasantha Samarasinghe said in Parliament yesterday that the legal procedures required to release another 45,000... Read More


Ravi concerned over growing data breaches in public offices, banks

Sri Lanka, May 20 -- NDF MP Ravi Karunanayake yesterday sought the Government's view concerning the growing vulnerability of Sri Lanka's public institutions and financial systems to cybercrime, cyber ... Read More


Russia, Sri Lanka sign MoU for development of SL's rail transport sector

Sri Lanka, May 20 -- A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed with Russia to build technical and investment cooperation and to improve Sri Lanka's railway services. Transport, Highways and Urban... Read More


Lanka Metro Transit to get 104 new buses by August

Sri Lanka, May 20 -- The official signing of agreements for the import of 104 new buses for the Lanka Metro Transit bus service, which is being operated with the aim of making Sri Lanka's urban public... Read More


KDU's 19th International Research Conference on August 20, 21

Sri Lanka, May 20 -- General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University (KDU) presents its 19th consecutive International Research Conference at the university premises on August 20 and 21. This colloquiu... Read More


SL co-chairs 24th ARF Inter-Sessional Meeting on Disaster Relief

Sri Lanka, May 20 -- The 24th ASEAN Regional Forum Inter-Sessional Meeting on Disaster Relief (ARF ISM on DR) was held virtually in April 2026, hosted by Bangladesh, with Sri Lanka and Viet Nam servin... Read More


Bauddhaloka Vesak Zone from May 30 to June 1

Sri Lanka, May 20 -- A discussion between President's Secretary Dr. Nandika Sanath Kumanayake and representatives of the Bauddhaloka Vesak Committee was held this afternoon (18) at the Presidential Se... Read More


President visits Ragama 'Ranaviru Sevana'

Sri Lanka, May 20 -- President Anura Kumara Dissanayake visited the 'Ranaviru Sevana' Rehabilitation Centre in Ragama and inquired into the well-being of military personnel receiving residential treat... Read More