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New Batticaloa Public Library declared open
The new Public Library building of the Batticaloa Municipal Council was ceremonially handed over to the public this morning in the presence of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake. Former Member of...
Dilum Amunugama criticised over “prostitute” remark in child sexual abuse case
National Organizer of Sarvajana Balaya and former minister Dilum Amunugama has come under severe criticism on social media following remarks...
Azad Maulana Ready to Testify on Easter Sunday Attacks Under Family Security Conditions
Azad Maulana, the former private secretary of Pillayan, has stated that he is ready to return to Sri Lanka and...
Imported milk powder prices increase
Prices of imported milk powder sold in the local market were increased with immediate effect. According to the price revision,...
Speaker removes Chamara Sampath from Parliament
Member of Parliament Chamara Sampath Dasanayake was ordered to be removed from the parliamentary chamber by the speaker, who gave...
Sri Lanka’s tourist arrivals exceed 950,000 in 2026
The number of tourist arrivals in Sri Lanka so far has crossed the 950,000 mark, the Sri Lanka Tourism Development...
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US Dollar selling rate climbs above Rs. 342
The selling rate of the US dollar has risen above Rs. 342, according to the latest daily exchange rates released by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) today (20)....
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Indian Air Force Chief on a three-day official visit in SL
The Indian Air Force Chief, Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh, arrived in the island last night (18) for a three-day official visit, the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) informed....
May 19, 2026
“War heroes will always remain in our hearts,” says President
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake says the aspirations of war heroes who fought to liberate the country included the creation of a developed and just nation, and that the government is...
May 19, 2026
No amendments to water tariffs in the first six months
Current water tariffs will remain unchanged during the first six months of this year. Cabinet approval was granted to the proposal presented by the Minister of Housing, Construction and Water...
May 19, 2026
SL signs MoU with Russia to upgrade railway services
Sri Lanka signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Russia to secure technological and investment cooperation aimed at upgrading the railway services. The agreement was finalised between the Russian Ministry...
May 19, 2026
National War Heroes commemoration to be held today
The 17th National War Heroes Commemoration Ceremony will take place this afternoon (19) near the War Heroes Monument in Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte. President Anura Kumara Dissanayake will preside over the...
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