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• Rambukkana–Galagedara Central Expressway Work to Begin Friday

  

  President Anura Kumara Dissanayake is scheduled to inaugurate construction work on the second phase of Section 3 of the Central Expressway on Friday (29) at... Read more

  Posted on 28 May 2026

• Byju’s Founder Sentenced to Six Months in Singapore Contempt Case

  

  Byju Raveendran, founder of Indian edtech company Byju’s, has been sentenced to six months in prison by a Singapore court after being found in contempt for... Read more

  Posted on 28 May 2026

• Mujibur Denies Speaking to Drug Suspect in Remand Custody

  

  SJB MP Mujibur Rahman has denied claims that he had spoken to a drug suspect while the individual was in remand custody. Recent media reports had alleged that... Read more

  Posted on 28 May 2026

• Sri Lanka, Russia Discuss Defence Cooperation in Moscow

  

  Defence Secretary Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd) met Russian Deputy Defence Minister Vasily Osmakov in Moscow on May 26 during an official visit... Read more

  Posted on 28 May 2026

• CBSL Rates: Sri Lankan Rupee Weakens Against US Dollar

  

  The Sri Lankan Rupee has appreciated significantly against the US Dollar today (May 27), compared to Tuesday. According to the Central Bank of Sri Lanka, the... Read more

  Posted on 28 May 2026

• Who Finalised Sri Lanka’s WI Tour Squads? Conflicting Claims Surface

  

  According to reports published by The Morning newspaper, questions have emerged over who actually selected Sri Lanka’s squads for the upcoming West Indies... Read more

  Posted on 28 May 2026

• ‘More Than a Decade’: CPA Raises Concerns Over Continued Delay in PC Elections

  

  The Centre for Policy Alternatives (CPA) has expressed concern over the continued delay in holding Provincial Council elections, accusing successive governments... Read more

  Posted on 25 May 2026

• SLPP Calls for Removal of CIABOC Director General Over Alleged Misconduct

  

  The Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) has called for the removal of the Director General of the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption... Read more

  Posted on 25 May 2026

• Iran Says Deal with US Not Imminent

  

  Iran on Monday (25) said a deal with the United States was not imminent despite progress in ongoing negotiations, after US Secretary of State Marco Rubio... Read more

  Posted on 25 May 2026

• Landslide Warnings Extended for Six Districts

  

  The National Building Research Organisation (NBRO) has extended Level 1 and Level 2 landslide warnings issued for 24 Divisional Secretariat divisions across... Read more

  Posted on 25 May 2026

• WHO Supports Sri Lanka in Developing Action Plan on Unsafe Medical Products

  

  The World Health Organization (WHO) has commenced a week-long mission in Sri Lanka to support the development of a National Action Plan aimed at addressing... Read more

  Posted on 25 May 2026

• Northern Province Governor Denies Reports of Vesak Dansal Ban

  

  Nagalingam Vethanayahan, Governor of the Northern Province, has denied social media reports claiming that a ban had been imposed on Vesak dansals and festive... Read more

  Posted on 25 May 2026

• Central Bank of Sri Lanka Warns Against Misleading Economic Claims

  

  The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has warned the public against misleading statements on money printing, money supply and exchange rates. Read more

  Posted on 25 May 2026

• War Memorial Incident: Wimal Weerawansa Granted Bail

  

  Former Minister Wimal Weerawansa has been granted bail by the Kaduwela Magistrate’s Court. Weerawansa was arrested this morning after arriving at the... Read more

  Posted on 25 May 2026

• Blinded by the Light Pollution: Cities Seek to Restore Night

  

  A streetlight right out in front of your house can make it easier to safely get in the door at night — but good luck trying to sleep without heavy curtains. Read more

  Posted on 25 May 2026

• Thailand Revives Bill to Clear the Air of Toxic Smog

  

  Image 2_Citizens wearing mask in the heavily polluted capital_©Lillian Suwanrumpha / AFP Thailand’s parliament has revived long-delayed legislation to... Read more

  Posted on 25 May 2026

• Deputy Minister Says Rupee Gains as Inter-bank Forex Rate Falls to Rs. 330

  

  The middle value in Sri Lanka’s inter‑bank foreign exchange market has dropped to Rs. 330, down from Rs. 350 yesterday, Deputy Finance Minister Anil Jayantha... Read more

  Posted on 23 May 2026

• Court Grants Bail to Atamasthanadhipathi Pallegama Hemarathana Thera

  

  The Anuradhapura Chief Magistrate’s Court has ordered the release on bail of Ven. Pallegama Hemarathana Thera, who is accused of sexually abusing a minor girl.... Read more

  Posted on 23 May 2026

• JKCG Denies Prior Knowledge of Vehicle Import Surcharge Timing

  

  John Keells CG Auto (JKCG) has rejected allegations that it had prior knowledge of a temporary surcharge on imported motor vehicles before its announcement... Read more

  Posted on 23 May 2026

• Pramodya Seeks Written Clarification Over Removal from Selection Committee

  

  Former Sri Lanka Cricket Selection Committee head Pramodya Wickramasinghe has formally requested written clarification from the Sports Ministry and Sri Lanka... Read more

  Posted on 23 May 2026