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Former SIS Chief Suresh Sallay produced before court
Former SIS Chief Suresh Sallay produced before court
Former Director of the State Intelligence Service (SIS), Suresh Sallay, who is currently being detained by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) under the Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA), has been produced before the Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court. MORE..
Trump approval drops to 35% as Republican support softens, Reuters poll finds
Trump approval drops to 35% as Republican support softens, Reuters poll finds
Donald Trump’s presidential approval rating fell to nearly its lowest level since he returned to the White House, hit by a drop in support among Republicans, according to a new Reuters/Ipsos poll. MORE..
Last two bodies of Italian divers killed in scuba diving accident recovered, Maldives says
Last two bodies of Italian divers killed in scuba diving accident recovered, Maldives says
The last two bodies of Italian divers killed in a scuba diving accident in the Maldives have been recovered, the media office of the Maldives president said on Wednesday, completing recovery efforts after the island nation’s deadliest diving tragedy. MORE..
45–60 children born annually with Thalassemia, Health Ministry reveals
45–60 children born annually with Thalassemia, Health Ministry reveals
Sri Lanka has reported approximately 2,500 thalassemia patients, while between 45 and 60 children are born annually with major thalassemia, health officials revealed. MORE..
Sugar, dhal and rice prices likely to increase, importers warn
Sugar, dhal and rice prices likely to increase, importers warn
The Essential Food Importers’ Association has warned that the prices of several imported goods are likely to increase in the coming weeks due to the continuous depreciation of the Sri Lankan rupee and the rising value of the US dollar. MORE..
5.9-magnitude earthquake hits southwestern Japan
5.9-magnitude earthquake hits southwestern Japan
A strong earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 5.9 rattled the southwestern island region of Amami in Kagoshima Prefecture on Wednesday, with no tsunami warning issued, the weather agency said, News.Az reports, citing Kyodo. MORE..
Speaker orders removal of MP Chamara Sampath from Parliament Chamber
Speaker orders removal of MP Chamara Sampath from Parliament Chamber
The Speaker of House, Dr. Jagath Wickramaratne has ordered Member of Parliament Chamara Sampath Dassanayake to be removed from the Parliament Chamber. MORE..
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Imported powdered milk prices increased
Imported powdered milk prices increased
The Milk Powder Importers’ Association has announced an increase in the prices of imported powdered milk, citing prevailing market conditions and exchange rate fluctuations. MORE..
Expressway maintenance cost exceeds Rs. 5 billion, Minister reveals in Parliament
Expressway maintenance cost exceeds Rs. 5 billion, Minister reveals in Parliament
The Minister of Transport, Highways, and Urban Development, Bimal Rathnayake, stated that the annual maintenance cost for Sri Lanka’s entire expressway network, spanning 312.57 kilometers, amounts to Rs. 5,180.90 million. MORE..
Putin, Xi hail ‘unyielding’ ties in talks after Trump visit
Putin, Xi hail ‘unyielding’ ties in talks after Trump visit
President Xi Jinping hailed China and Russia’s “unyielding” ties in talks with Vladimir Putin on Wednesday (May 20), as the pair met to underscore their alliance days after Donald Trump’s visit to the Asian superpower economy. MORE..
US Dollar selling rate climbs above Rs. 342
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). MORE..
Wimal Weerawansa says ready to face any legal action over War Heroes Memorial incident
Wimal Weerawansa says ready to face any legal action over War Heroes Memorial incident
Former Member of Parliament Wimal Weerawansa says he is prepared to face any legal proceedings in connection with the recent incident near the National War Heroes’ Memorial. MORE..
UN cuts global growth forecast to 2.5%, blames Middle East crisis
UN cuts global growth forecast to 2.5%, blames Middle East crisis
The United Nations on Tuesday cut its forecast for global economic growth, saying the Middle East crisis had reignited inflationary pressures and heightened uncertainty. MORE..
Police open fire at lorry allegedly transporting cattle illegally in Hungama
Police open fire at lorry allegedly transporting cattle illegally in Hungama
Police have opened fire on a lorry suspected of illegally transporting cattle in Kattakaduwa, Hungama, resulting in the arrest of four suspects, authorities said. MORE..
John Swinney re-elected as Scotland’s first minister
John Swinney re-elected as Scotland’s first minister
Scottish National Party (SNP) leader John Swinney was re-elected as Scotland’s first minister on Tuesday after three rounds of voting in the Scottish Parliament. MORE..
Indian Chief of Air Staff Calls on Deputy Minister of Defence
Indian Chief of Air Staff Calls on Deputy Minister of Defence
The Chief of the Air Staff of the Indian Air Force, Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh PVSM, AVSM, paid a courtesy call on the Deputy Minister of Defence, Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd), at the Deputy Minister’s Office in Colombo. MORE..
Sri Lanka’s tourist arrivals exceed 950,000 in 2026
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 Authority (SLTDA) stated. MORE..
Three Chinese nationals arrested at BIA with 87 mobile phones
Three Chinese nationals arrested at BIA with 87 mobile phones
Three Chinese nationals have been arrested by Customs officers at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA), after being found in possession of a large consignment of mobile phones and batteries allegedly smuggled into the country, officials said. MORE..
Eight bus drivers arrested in Kalutara while being under the influence of narcotics while on duty
Eight bus drivers arrested in Kalutara while being under the influence of narcotics while on duty
Eight bus drivers and one conductor have been arrested in Kalutara after being found allegedly under the influence of narcotics while on duty, police said. MORE..
Mount Lavinia illegal television transmission station busted; one arrested
Mount Lavinia illegal television transmission station busted; one arrested
An illegally operated television transmission station using unauthorized communication equipment was raided in Mount Lavinia, with police arresting a suspect and seizing a large stock of equipment, authorities said. MORE..
Xi Jinping, Putin to meet in Beijing today for tea diplomacy after Trump visit
Xi Jinping, Putin to meet in Beijing today for tea diplomacy after Trump visit
China and Russia’s leaders are set to meet for a summit in Beijing on Wednesday featuring discussions on bilateral and international issues, capped by an intimate tete-a-tete between “old friends” over tea. MORE..
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio to visit India from May 23-26
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio to visit India from May 23-26
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio will undertake a four-day visit to India beginning May 23 to further cooperation in the fields of trade, defence and energy. MORE..
Sri Lanka reports nearly 30,000 dengue cases and 15 deaths so far in 2026
Sri Lanka reports nearly 30,000 dengue cases and 15 deaths so far in 2026
Nearly 30,000 dengue cases have been reported across the country so far this year, according to the National Dengue Control Unit (NDCU). MORE..
Fairly heavy rainfall above 50 mm expected in some parts of the island
Fairly heavy rainfall above 50 mm expected in some parts of the island
The south-west monsoon is gradually getting established over the island, the Department of Meteorology has stated. MORE..
‘Had no knowledge’: Gulf leaders on Trump’s claim of stopping Iran attack
‘Had no knowledge’: Gulf leaders on Trump’s claim of stopping Iran attack
A day after US President Donald Trump claimed that Gulf leaders had urged him to avoid fresh military action against Iran, officials from some of those countries said they were unaware of any such operation, according to The Wall Street Journal. MORE..