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US Dollar selling rate eases below Rs. 340 after recent sharp surge

US Dollar selling rate eases below Rs. 340 after recent sharp surge

At the close of interbank transactions today (22), it was observed that the selling rate of the US dollar at several commercial banks had fallen below the Rs. 340 mark. MORE..

| May 22, 2026  10:14 pm
US Secretary of State Rubio sees progress in Iran talks, but says ‘not there yet’

US Secretary of State Rubio sees progress in Iran talks, but says ‘not there yet’

The United States has seen some progress towards a deal with Iran but more work is required, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Friday, as diplomatic efforts intensified to find an end to a conflict that has roiled the global economy. MORE..

| May 22, 2026  9:55 pm
21 Sri Lankans deported from UAE over alleged criminal links

21 Sri Lankans deported from UAE over alleged criminal links

A group of 21 Sri Lankan nationals, who had been accused of various crimes in Sri Lanka and had fled to the United Arab Emirates (UAE), have been deported back to the country today (22) after being detained by UAE’s security authorities, Ada Derana reporter said. MORE..

| May 22, 2026  9:52 pm
Meningitis spreading among schoolchildren in several areas; Public urged not to panic

Meningitis spreading among schoolchildren in several areas; Public urged not to panic

Chief Health Epidemiologist Dr. Palitha Karunapema says that viral meningitis is currently spreading among schoolchildren in certain areas, but there is no need for any undue fear. MORE..

| May 22, 2026  7:53 pm
Catholic Council reconvenes after nine years

Catholic Council reconvenes after nine years

A discussion with the Catholic Council has been held yesterday (21) afternoon at the Presidential Secretariat under the co-chairmanship of Minister of Science and Technology, Chrishantha Abeysena and Secretary to the President Dr. Nandika Sanath Kumanayake. MORE..

| May 22, 2026  7:51 pm
Passengers advised to arrive early as flooding disrupts access roads to BIA

Passengers advised to arrive early as flooding disrupts access roads to BIA

Passengers traveling to the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Katunayake are advised to arrive at least four hours prior to their flights due to flooding affecting the surrounding areas and access roads to the airport. MORE..

| May 22, 2026  7:49 pm
Angunakolapelassa Prison inmate dies from illness amid fever outbreak

Angunakolapelassa Prison inmate dies from illness amid fever outbreak

The Department of Prisons says an inmate detained at the Angunakolapelassa Prison has died following hospitalization due to a sudden illness. MORE..

| May 22, 2026  6:15 pm
No country should accept ‘‘tolling system’’ in Strait of Hormuz: Marco Rubio

No country should accept ‘‘tolling system’’ in Strait of Hormuz: Marco Rubio

Asserting Washington’s firm stance on global maritime security, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has redoubled pressure on Tehran, identifying its aggressive manoeuvres in vital trade corridors as a non-negotiable hurdle in ongoing diplomatic discussions. MORE..

| May 22, 2026  6:13 pm
Ex-Sri Lanka Cricket selection chief seeks formal explanation over removal from post

Ex-Sri Lanka Cricket selection chief seeks formal explanation over removal from post

Former Chairman of the Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) Selection Committee, Pramodya Wickramasinghe, has reportedly directed a letter to the Minister of Sports, Sunil Kumara Gamage. MORE..

| May 22, 2026  5:41 pm
President assures country will not face another economic collapse like in 2022

President assures country will not face another economic collapse like in 2022

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake emphasized that Sri Lanka will never be allowed to fall into an economic crisis similar to that experienced in 2022, despite concerns expressed by some that such a situation could recur in the country. MORE..

video | May 22, 2026  4:49 pm
Opposition request Speaker for urgent parliamentary debate on rupee crisis

Opposition request Speaker for urgent parliamentary debate on rupee crisis

Leader of the Opposition Sajith Premadasa stated that he, along with other party leaders, met the Speaker of Parliament, Jagath Wickramaratne, and requested an urgent parliamentary debate on the prevailing rupee crisis. MORE..

| May 22, 2026  4:34 pm
Motorists urged to exercise caution on expressways amid adverse weather

Motorists urged to exercise caution on expressways amid adverse weather

The Road Development Authority (RDA) has urged motorists to pay close attention to the cautionary messages displayed on electronic signboards when driving on expressways amid the ongoing heavy rainfall. MORE..

| May 22, 2026  4:08 pm
Angry crowd sets Ebola hospital tents on fire in DR Congo

Angry crowd sets Ebola hospital tents on fire in DR Congo

An angry crowd set alight a section of a hospital at the epicentre of the Ebola outbreak in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo after family and friends of a young man thought to have died from the virus were prevented from taking his body away for burial. MORE..

| May 22, 2026  3:50 pm
Rupee depreciation driven by global crisis, not govt policy – Deputy Minister

Rupee depreciation driven by global crisis, not govt policy – Deputy Minister

Deputy Minister of Finance and Planning Dr. Anil Jayantha says the recent depreciation of the Sri Lankan Rupee against the US Dollar is not the result of any government policy or wrong decision, but rather a consequence of the global crisis triggered by the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. MORE..

| May 22, 2026  3:44 pm
MP Dilith Jayaweera engages in discussions with Australian politicians

MP Dilith Jayaweera engages in discussions with Australian politicians

Leader of the Sarvajana Balaya and Member of Parliament Dilith Jayaweera has shared details of an official engagement with several prominent Australian politicians, highlighting a recent interaction at the Parliament of Victoria, Australia. MORE..

| May 22, 2026  2:46 pm
Arrest warrant issued for ex-Minister Basil Rajapaksa

Arrest warrant issued for ex-Minister Basil Rajapaksa

The Matara Magistrate’s Court has issued a warrant for the arrest of former Minister Basil Rajapaksa, said Ada Derana reporter. MORE..

| May 22, 2026  12:43 pm
Major development projects in Ampara launched under President’s patronage

Major development projects in Ampara launched under President’s patronage

The Ampara District Special Coordinating Committee meeting will be held this afternoon (22) at the auditorium of the Ampara District Secretariat under the patronage of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake. MORE..

| May 22, 2026  12:34 pm
Slight decline observed in US Dollar’s selling price

Slight decline observed in US Dollar’s selling price

According to the daily exchange rate official chart released today (22) by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL), the buying rate of the US Dollar is recorded at Rs. 342.67, while the selling rate is Rs. 353.17. MORE..

| May 22, 2026  12:07 pm
DMT urges vehicle owners to collect unclaimed number plates before June 30

DMT urges vehicle owners to collect unclaimed number plates before June 30

The Department of Motor Traffic (DMT) has issued a special notice urging vehicle owners to collect their printed but unclaimed vehicle number plates issued during the years 2023 and 2024 before June 30, 2026. MORE..

| May 22, 2026  11:58 am
Pambegama records highest rainfall of 336.5 mm in 24 hours – Met. Dept

Pambegama records highest rainfall of 336.5 mm in 24 hours – Met. Dept

The Department of Meteorology reports that the highest rainfall of 336.5 mm, recorded between 8.30 a.m. yesterday and 8.30 a.m. today, was observed in Pambegama in the Kegalle District.

| May 22, 2026  11:41 am
21 Sri Lankan criminal suspects deported from Dubai arrive at Mattala

21 Sri Lankan criminal suspects deported from Dubai arrive at Mattala

Twenty-one wanted criminal suspects, including alleged underworld figures “Mahawatta Chamara” and “Kudu Duminda,” who were deported from Dubai, have arrived at the Mattala International Airport early this morning (22), according to Sri Lanka Police. MORE..

| May 22, 2026  11:40 am
Six schools in Dehiowita Edu. Zone closed due to bad weather

Six schools in Dehiowita Edu. Zone closed due to bad weather

Due to the prevailing rainy weather conditions, steps have been taken to close six schools in the Dehiowita Education Zone today (22). MORE..

| May 22, 2026  11:37 am
Advisory issued to residents along Attanagalu Oya amid heavy rainfall

Advisory issued to residents along Attanagalu Oya amid heavy rainfall

The Department of Irrigation states that, in view of the prevailing heavy rainfall across Sri Lanka, a minor flood situation could develop in areas surrounding the Attanagalu Oya. MORE..

| May 22, 2026  11:04 am
Over 300 mm rainfall recorded in some areas - Met. Dept

Over 300 mm rainfall recorded in some areas - Met. Dept

The Department of Meteorology has revealed that several regions across the island have recorded rainfall exceeding 300 mm due to the relentless torrential downpours. MORE..

| May 22, 2026  10:51 am
Minor flood warning for low-lying areas of Kelani River Valley within 48 hours

Minor flood warning for low-lying areas of Kelani River Valley within 48 hours

The Department of Irrigation has warned that there is a risk of minor flooding in several areas along the Kelani River Basin within the next 48 hours. MORE..

| May 22, 2026  10:49 am