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Farmers to receive compensation up to Rs 100,000 per hectare for crop damage from heavy rains
Farmers to receive compensation up to Rs 100,000 per hectare for crop damage from heavy rains
The Ministry of Agriculture has announced that, following assessments of crop damage caused by recent heavy rains across Sri Lanka, steps will be taken to disburse compensation of up to a maximum of Rs. 100,000 per hectare, based on the severity of the damage. MORE..
At least 120 dead in Ebola outbreak in DR Congo, official says
At least 120 dead in Ebola outbreak in DR Congo, official says
At least 120 people have died in an outbreak of a rare strain of Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo, with hundreds more suspected cases, according to officials. Health authorities say the situation is evolving quickly, and more cases are likely to be detected in the coming weeks. MORE..
“We will carry the memories of Mullivaikkal in our hearts” - Vijay
“We will carry the memories of Mullivaikkal in our hearts” - Vijay
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and TVK chief C Joseph Vijay on Monday said he will always stand in solidarity for the “rights of our Tamil kin” living in Sri Lanka. MORE..
SC upholds constitutionality of Bill to amend Terrorist Financing law
SC upholds constitutionality of Bill to amend Terrorist Financing law
The Speaker of Parliament, Dr. Jagath Wickramaratne, informed the House today that the Supreme Court has ruled the Convention on the Suppression of Terrorist Financing (Amendment) Bill is fully consistent with the Constitution of Sri Lanka. MORE..
Xi to host ‘old friend’ Putin as China projects stable global role after Trump visit
Xi to host ‘old friend’ Putin as China projects stable global role after Trump visit
Chinese leader Xi Jinping is set to host his “old friend” Vladimir Putin less than a week after Donald Trump’s high-profile visit, as Beijing seeks to project itself as a stable and predictable power in a world shaken by trade tensions, wars and an energy crisis. MORE..
New circular issued to strengthen solid waste management in state institutions
New circular issued to strengthen solid waste management in state institutions
The Ministry of Public Administration, Provincial Councils and Local Government has issued a new circular aimed at streamlining solid waste management activities in state institutions. MORE..
Special traffic plan for National War Heroes’ Commemoration ceremony
Special traffic plan for National War Heroes’ Commemoration ceremony
The ‘‘National War Heroes’ Commemoration Ceremony,’’ is scheduled to be held today (19) at the Parliamentary Grounds in front of the National War Heroes’ Monument in Battaramulla, under the patronage of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake. MORE..
Parliament to reconvene today; Inland Revenue Amendment Bill to take center stage
Parliament to reconvene today; Inland Revenue Amendment Bill to take center stage
Parliament is scheduled to reconvene today (19), with sittings set to continue until May 22, according to the Parliamentary Secretariat. MORE..
‘National War Heroes’ Commemoration Ceremony’ to be held today under the patronage of President
‘National War Heroes’ Commemoration Ceremony’ to be held today under the patronage of President
The ‘‘National War Heroes’ Commemoration Ceremony,’’ marking 17 years since the defeat of terrorism, is scheduled to be held today (19) as in previous years.MORE..
Police hunt gunman in rifle attacks that killed 6, injured 8 in Turkey
Police hunt gunman in rifle attacks that killed 6, injured 8 in Turkey
A man armed with a rifle carried out a string of attacks in a city in southern Turkey on Monday, killing at least six people and wounding eight others, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said. MORE..
Five dead, including two suspects, after shooting at San Diego mosque
Five dead, including two suspects, after shooting at San Diego mosque
Two teenage gunmen opened fire on Monday at the Islamic Center of San Diego, California, killing three men outside the mosque, one of them a security guard, before the two suspects were found dead, apparently from self-inflicted gunshot wounds, police said. MORE..
Trump says he paused attack on Iran as negotiations continue
Trump says he paused attack on Iran as negotiations continue
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Monday he had paused a planned attack against Iran to allow for negotiations to take place on a deal to end the U.S.-Israeli war, after Iran sent a new peace proposal to Washington. MORE..
Trump drops IRS lawsuit in exchange for DOJ $1.8 billion ‘weaponization’ fund
Trump drops IRS lawsuit in exchange for DOJ $1.8 billion ‘weaponization’ fund
U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration on Monday created a nearly $1.8 billion fund to compensate victims of political “weaponization” to settle a lawsuit Trump had filed against his own government over the alleged mishandling of his tax records. MORE..
Several spells of showers expected in some parts of the island
Several spells of showers expected in some parts of the island
South-West monsoon is gradually getting established over the island, according to the Department of Meteorology. MORE..
Pakistan sends new Iranian peace proposal to US
Pakistan sends new Iranian peace proposal to US
Iran sent a new peace proposal to the United States with terms that appeared similar to offers Washington has previously rejected, although a senior Iranian official told Reuters on Monday (May 18) that the US had softened its position on some issues. MORE..
US$ 600 million spent on vehicle imports in first three months of 2026
US$ 600 million spent on vehicle imports in first three months of 2026
Sri Lanka is likely to spend more foreign exchange on vehicle imports in 2026 than initially anticipated, according to the Governor of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe. MORE..
Sri Lanka launches digital compensation management system for disaster-affected communities
Sri Lanka launches digital compensation management system for disaster-affected communities
The National Disaster Relief Services Centre (NDRSC), operating under the Ministry of Defence, officially launched a new digital compensation management system and community feedback mechanism aimed at supporting communities affected by Cyclone Ditwah. MORE..
US Treasury, India’s Adani Enterprises settle alleged Iran sanctions violations
US Treasury, India’s Adani Enterprises settle alleged Iran sanctions violations
The US government said on Monday India’s Adani Enterprises agreed to pay $275 million to settle alleged sanctions violations involving Iran, as the Trump administration moved to resolve several cases involving Indian billionaire Gautam Adani. MORE..
Foreign Ministry launches unified platform for overseas missions
Foreign Ministry launches unified platform for overseas missions
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism today (18) launched its revamped official website together with a newly introduced Common Website Platform for Sri Lanka Missions and Posts Abroad. MORE..
UN demands Israel prevent ‘genocide’ in Gaza
UN demands Israel prevent ‘genocide’ in Gaza
The United Nations demanded on Monday (May 18) that Israel take measures to prevent acts of “genocide” in Gaza, and decried indications of “ethnic cleansing” in the Palestinian territory and in the occupied West Bank. MORE..
J’pura political science academics file HRCSL complaint over administrative crisis
J’pura political science academics file HRCSL complaint over administrative crisis
Professors, lecturers and senior academic staff of the Department of Political Science at the University of Sri Jayewardenepura have lodged an official complaint with the Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka (HRCSL) over a series of administrative and professional issues within the department. MORE..
No invitation yet for Mahinda Rajapaksa to attend War Heroes’ Commemoration event – Media Secretary
No invitation yet for Mahinda Rajapaksa to attend War Heroes’ Commemoration event – Media Secretary
Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa has not yet received any invitation to attend the National War Heroes’ Commemoration Day event scheduled for tomorrow (19), according to his Media Secretary, Attorney Manoj Gamage. MORE..
US agrees to suspend sanctions against Iranian oil during negotiations: Report
US agrees to suspend sanctions against Iranian oil during negotiations: Report
The United States has agreed to suspend sanctions on Iranian oil exports during ongoing negotiations with Iran, the semi-official Tasnim news agency reported on Monday, citing a source familiar with the talks.
President reviews new UDA projects
President reviews new UDA projects
A discussion between President Anura Kumara Dissanayake and senior officials of the Urban Development Authority (UDA) was held this afternoon (18) at the Presidential Secretariat. MORE..
Bodies of four Italian divers found after Maldives accident
Bodies of four Italian divers found after Maldives accident
The bodies of four Italians who drowned during a diving accident in the Maldives have been found but not yet brought to the surface, Italy’s foreign ministry and the Maldivan military said on Monday (May 18). MORE..