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Putin arrives in Beijing as China, Russia boost ties amid Iran war
Putin arrives in Beijing as China, Russia boost ties amid Iran war
Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in Beijing on Tuesday for a two-day visit during which he will hold talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping.
Sri Lanka and Gates Foundation hold talks on AI and digital transformation
Sri Lanka and Gates Foundation hold talks on AI and digital transformation
A bilateral discussion was held in Singapore alongside the “Asia Tech 2026” conference, focusing on accelerating Sri Lanka’s digital transformation in partnership with the Gates Foundation. MORE..
Govt. moves to fast-track legal amendments for disposal of seized narcotics at high-level meeting
Govt. moves to fast-track legal amendments for disposal of seized narcotics at high-level meeting
The National Steering Council of the “A Nation United” National Programme aimed at eradicating the dangerous drug menace, together with the Cabinet-appointed Committee on the prompt destruction of seized narcotic substances, convened today (19) at the Presidential Secretariat. MORE..
Vesak Dansal registration mandatory, says Health DG
Vesak Dansal registration mandatory, says Health DG
Registration of dansals organised for the upcoming Vesak festival has been made mandatory, according to the Director General of Health Services, Dr. Asela Gunawardena. MORE..
Court questions police over delay in recording statements from sureties in Kapila Chandrasena death probe
Court questions police over delay in recording statements from sureties in Kapila Chandrasena death probe
The Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court today (19) questioned police over the failure to record statements from two individuals who had stood as sureties for former Chief Executive Officer of SriLankan Airlines Kapila Chandrasena, whose death is being investigated under suspicious circumstances.
Indian Chief of Air Staff calls on Defence Secretary
Indian Chief of Air Staff calls on Defence Secretary
The Chief of the Air Staff of the Indian Air Force, Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh, paid a courtesy call on the Defence Secretary, Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd), at the Ministry of Defence today (19). MORE..
Iran army warns it will ‘open new fronts’ against US if attacks resume
Iran army warns it will ‘open new fronts’ against US if attacks resume
Iran’s army warned on Tuesday (May 19) it would “open new fronts” against the United States if it resumes attacks, after President Donald Trump said he had held off launching a new offensive in hopes of striking a deal. MORE..
Complaint lodged with Human Rights Commission over access denial at War Heroes’ Monument
Complaint lodged with Human Rights Commission over access denial at War Heroes’ Monument
A complaint has been filed with the Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka over an incident in which a group was allegedly prevented from paying floral tributes at the National War Heroes’ Monument near Parliament. MORE..
“War heroes will always remain in our hearts,” says President
“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 committed to fulfilling that vision. MORE..
Met. Dept. warns of rough seas, strong winds and thundershowers across Sri Lanka
Met. Dept. warns of rough seas, strong winds and thundershowers across Sri Lanka
A warning has been issued by the Department of Meteorology for rough sea conditions and strong winds over the Bay of Bengal and Arabian Sea regions over the next three days. MORE..
Rs. 10,000 monthly allowance for children of migrant workers in daycare centres: SLBFE
Rs. 10,000 monthly allowance for children of migrant workers in daycare centres: SLBFE
Officials of the Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment (SLBFE) informed the Ministerial Consultative Committee on Women and Child Affairs that a decision has been taken to provide a monthly allowance of Rs. 10,000 for children aged between 2 and 13 years of parents employed overseas, if those children are enrolled in daycare centres. MORE..
Rupee depreciation can be managed amid expected IMF and ADB inflows: Govt.
Rupee depreciation can be managed amid expected IMF and ADB inflows: Govt.
The ongoing depreciation of the Sri Lankan rupee against the US dollar can be managed through planned financial inflows and policy measures, according to Minister Vijitha Herath. MORE..
Court temporarily lifts foreign travel ban on MP Chamara Sampath Dassanayake
Court temporarily lifts foreign travel ban on MP Chamara Sampath Dassanayake
The Colombo Magistrate’s Court has temporarily lifted the foreign travel ban imposed on Parliamentarian Chamara Sampath Dassanayake in connection with a corruption-related case filed by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC). MORE..
Thousands ordered to evacuate as Southern California wildfire threatens homes
Thousands ordered to evacuate as Southern California wildfire threatens homes
Thousands of people were ordered to evacuate Monday as a wind-driven wildfire threatened suburban homes in Southern California. MORE..
Suspect arrested with over 1.5 kg of ‘Ice’ in Kadawatha
Suspect arrested with over 1.5 kg of ‘Ice’ in Kadawatha
A 41-year-old suspect has been arrested in possession of over one kilogram of ‘Ice’ (crystal methamphetamine) during a police raid in the Pahala Biyanwila area of Kadawatha. MORE..
Sri Lanka receives WHO recognition for eliminating mother-to-child transmission of HIV and syphilis
Sri Lanka receives WHO recognition for eliminating mother-to-child transmission of HIV and syphilis
Sri Lanka has been awarded special recognition by the World Health Organization (WHO) for reducing mother-to-child transmission of HIV and syphilis to a level no longer considered a public health problem. MORE..
Cabinet approves purchase of additional 15,000 MT of urea fertilizer for Yala season
Cabinet approves purchase of additional 15,000 MT of urea fertilizer for Yala season
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved a proposal to procure 15,000 metric tonnes of urea fertilizer through Agrarian Service Committees under the Department of Agrarian Development for the 2026 Yala cultivation season. MORE..
Thailand cuts visa-free stays, citing crime by foreigners
Thailand cuts visa-free stays, citing crime by foreigners
Thailand is drastically cutting the length of visa-free stays for tourists from more than 90 countries in an effort to curb crime involving foreign nationals, officials said on Tuesday (May 19). MORE..
Police seek public assistance to arrest suspect over Akuregoda double murder
Police seek public assistance to arrest suspect over Akuregoda double murder
Police have requested public assistance to locate and arrest a suspect linked to the double murder of a lawyer and his wife who were shot dead in a parking area of a supermarket in Akuregoda. MORE..
‘National War Heroes’ Commemoration Ceremony’ underway
‘National War Heroes’ Commemoration Ceremony’ underway
The “National War Heroes’ Commemoration Ceremony,” marking 17 years since the defeat of terrorism, is currently underway (19), in Battaramulla. MORE..
| May 19, 2026 3:45 pm
Only President, defence officials invited to National War Heroes’ Commemoration; no political invitees, says Minister
Only President, defence officials invited to National War Heroes’ Commemoration; no political invitees, says Minister
The government has confirmed that no political representatives were invited to the National War Heroes’ Commemoration Ceremony, to be held today (19) in Battaramulla, marking 17 years since the defeat of terrorism in Sri Lanka. MORE..
Indian Air Force Chief arrives in Sri Lanka on three-day visit
Indian Air Force Chief arrives in Sri Lanka on three-day visit
The Chief of the Air Staff (CAS) of the Indian Air Force, Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh, has arrived in Sri Lanka on a three-day official visit. MORE..
Sri Lanka signs MoU with Russia to modernise railway sector
Sri Lanka signs MoU with Russia to modernise railway sector
Sri Lanka has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at securing technical expertise and investment cooperation from Russia to modernise the railway service. MORE..
Sri Lanka to formulate National Space Policy
Sri Lanka to formulate National Space Policy
The Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval to formulate a National Space Policy for Sri Lanka. MORE..
No water tariff increase for first half of 2026
No water tariff increase for first half of 2026
The Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval to maintain the current water tariff structure during the first six months of 2026 without any revision. MORE..