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• Opposition Demands Urgent Parliamentary Debate on Rupee Crisis

  

  Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa, joined by other party leaders, has formally requested an urgent parliamentary debate on Sri Lanka’s worsening currency... 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

• Dollar Rate: USD Selling Rate Falls Further to Rs. 340 in Banks

  

  The Sri Lankan Rupee appreciated further today (22) against the US Dollar, with commercial banks lowering the selling rate to Rs. 340 from Rs. 350 this morning. Read more

  Posted on 23 May 2026

• “It Ain’t Gonna Happen”: Deputy Minister Rejects Opposition’s Collapse Fears

  

  Deputy Minister Chathuranga Abeysinghe said Sri Lanka’s economy remains stable despite recent pressures on the rupee and global economic uncertainty, rejecting... Read more

  Posted on 23 May 2026

• Catholic Council Reconvenes After Nine-years

  

  The Catholic Council convened for discussions with government representatives on Thursday (21) for the first time in nine years. Read more

  Posted on 23 May 2026

• Foreign Minister Meets Senior US Official to Strengthen Bilateral Ties

  

  Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath met visiting Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of the US State Department Nicole Chulick and US Embassy Charge d’Affaires... Read more

  Posted on 23 May 2026

• Kyle Busch Dead at 41: NASCAR Champion Dies After Being Hospitalised With...

  

  Kyle Busch, one of the greatest drivers in NASCAR history and a two-time Cup Series champion, died on Thursday, May 21, 2026. He was 41 years old. Read more

  Posted on 22 May 2026

• Deputy Finance Minister Refutes 4,000 Vehicle Import LC Claim

  

  Deputy Minister of Finance Anil Jayantha Fernando has dismissed opposition allegations that Letters of Credit (LCs) were opened for 4,000 vehicles on May 15, th... Read more

  Posted on 22 May 2026

• Strait of Hormuz Closure Could Trigger Severe Food Price Crisis, FAO Warns

  

  The closure of the Strait of Hormuz is not a temporary shipping disruption but the beginning of a systemic agrifood shock that could trigger a severe global foo... Read more

  Posted on 22 May 2026

• Sri Lanka Expects USD 700 Mn IMF Disbursement on May 27 – Govt

  

  Deputy Minister of Finance Anil Jayantha Fernando told Parliament today (21) that Sri Lanka is expecting a significant inflow of foreign funds from the... Read more

  Posted on 22 May 2026

• Train Services Limited on Kelani Valley Line Due to Repair Work

  

  Sri Lanka Railways has announced temporary changes to train operations on the Kelani Valley line as essential repair work is carried out at the Kota Road railwa... Read more

  Posted on 22 May 2026

• Dollar Rate Today : Selling Rate Crosses Rs. 350

  

  The Sri Lankan rupee has depreciated further against the US dollar across commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (21), compared to Wednesday, with the selling... Read more

  Posted on 22 May 2026

• PM Harini Meets UK Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper

  

  Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya, currently on an official visit to the United Kingdom to attend the 43rd Commonwealth of Learning (COL) Board of Governors... Read more

  Posted on 22 May 2026

• 42 Paintings Missing from National Art Gallery, Minister Tells Parliament

  

  Minister of Buddhasasana, Religious and Cultural Affairs Hiniduma Sunil Senevi revealed in Parliament today that 42 ancient paintings at the National Art Galler... Read more

  Posted on 22 May 2026

• 128 Elephant Deaths Reported So Far in 2026

  

  The Department of Wildlife Conservation says 128 elephant deaths have been recorded across Sri Lanka between January 1 and May 15 this year. Read more

  Posted on 22 May 2026

• Sajith Warns of Risks Ahead : Urges Early IMF Talks

  

  Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa today called on the government to immediately begin negotiations for a successor programme with the International Monetary... Read more

  Posted on 22 May 2026

• New Report Sees Major Upside in India-Sri Lanka Land Bridge Proposal

  

  Sri Lanka could see major economic gains from a proposed land bridge connecting the island with India, according to a new policy brief by the Centre for Policy... Read more

  Posted on 21 May 2026

• Indian Billionaire Gautam Adani’s Fraud Charges Dropped by US Justice Department

  

  The US Justice Department officially moved to drop its fraud case against Indian billionaire Gautam Adani, according to a Monday federal court filing, ending a... Read more

  Posted on 21 May 2026

• Elon Musk Loses Legal Battle Against ChatGPT Maker OpenAI

  

  Billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk has lost his lawsuit against OpenAI and its leadership after a U.S. jury ruled against his claims in a California federal... Read more

  Posted on 21 May 2026

• ‘Your Parcel Has Drugs’: Indian Artist Reveals How She Got Scammed

  

  Indian stand-up comedian Ankita Shrivastav has spoken publicly for the first time about how she fell victim to an elaborate cyber scam that placed her under a... Read more

  Posted on 21 May 2026