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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.
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..
Ministry to import 104 new Metro buses to upgrade public transport
Ministry to import 104 new Metro buses to upgrade public transport
The Ministry of Transport, Highways and Urban Development has announced that 104 new metro buses are scheduled to be imported in August to improve the efficiency of the country’s public transportation system. MORE..
Police to take legal action against Wimal Weerawansa over alleged disruption of War Heroes’ Commemoration Event rehearsal
Police to take legal action against Wimal Weerawansa over alleged disruption of War Heroes’ Commemoration Event rehearsal
Legal action will be taken against a group, including former Member of Parliament Wimal Weerawansa, over allegations of obstructing activities during a rehearsal held today (18) for the National War Heroes’ Day Commemoration event. MORE..
Petition filed in Appeals Court to halt use of rice and sugar in beer production in Sri Lanka
Petition filed in Appeals Court to halt use of rice and sugar in beer production in Sri Lanka
A writ petition has been filed before the Court of Appeal seeking an order directing the Commissioner General of Excise and others not to grant approval for the use of rice and sugar as primary raw materials in beer production. MORE..
Oil stocks declining ‘very fast’, IEA chief warns
Oil stocks declining ‘very fast’, IEA chief warns
Commercial oil stocks are falling “very fast” as Gulf supplies remain disrupted by the Middle East war, even with the release of strategic reserves by governments worldwide, the head of the International Energy Agency (IAE) said on Monday (May 18). MORE..
Malwana property to be transferred to UGC for higher education development – PM Harini
Malwana property to be transferred to UGC for higher education development – PM Harini
The Malwana property, which has recently been the subject of public discussion, will be transferred to the University Grants Commission (UGC), Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya has announced. MORE..
Buddhist Affairs Dept. directs use of yellow flags for dansal promotions under new circular
Buddhist Affairs Dept. directs use of yellow flags for dansal promotions under new circular
Yellow flags should be used instead of Buddhist flags to direct people toward ‘dansal’ food distribution events in future, the Commissioner of Buddhist Affairs (Development) Asela Madusanka stated. MORE..
Sri Lanka’s 5% economic growth forecast uncertain amid global instability: CBSL Chief
Sri Lanka’s 5% economic growth forecast uncertain amid global instability: CBSL Chief
Although Sri Lanka had initially expected an economic growth rate of around 5% for 2026, recent changes in global economic conditions after March have made it difficult to provide an accurate forecast, the Governor of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe has said. MORE..
Economist calls for policy to allow vehicle imports based on necessity
Economist calls for policy to allow vehicle imports based on necessity
Future policies on vehicle imports should be formulated in a way that allows imports only based on necessity, according to Professor in Economics at the Department of Economics, Priyanga Dunusinghe of the University of Colombo. MORE..
Iran officially announces new body to manage Strait of Hormuz: Top security council
Iran officially announces new body to manage Strait of Hormuz: Top security council
Iran’s top security body announced on Monday (May 18) the formation of a new body to manage the Strait of Hormuz, which Tehran has effectively closed and wants to charge ships to traverse. MORE..
5,289 Tri-Service personnel promoted in view of National War Heroes’ Day
5,289 Tri-Service personnel promoted in view of National War Heroes’ Day
A total of 5,289 Tri-Service personnel have been promoted to their respective next ranks in view of the 17th National War Heroes’ Commemoration Day, which falls tomorrow (19). MORE..
US Dollar selling rate surpasses Rs. 334
US Dollar selling rate surpasses Rs. 334
The selling rate of the US dollar has exceeded Rs. 334, according to the latest daily exchange rates issued by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka today (18). MORE..
Modi allies push for bigger families despite India’s 1.4-billion population
Modi allies push for bigger families despite India’s 1.4-billion population
India may be the world’s most populous country, with 1.42 billion people and challenges like high youth unemployment, but powerful allies of Prime Minister Narendra Modi are championing larger families to counter a declining fertility rate. 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 High Court has ordered the temporary lifting of the overseas travel ban imposed on Parliamentarian Chamara Sampath Dassanayake, who is facing corruption-related charges. MORE..
Govt. to provide compensation for weather-damaged crops through Agrarian Insurance Board
Govt. to provide compensation for weather-damaged crops through Agrarian Insurance Board
Compensation for crop damage caused by the recent adverse weather conditions will be provided through the Agricultural and Agrarian Insurance Board, the Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Livestock, Namal Karunaratne has stated. MORE..
Supreme Court to hear Sugar Tax loss petition on June 27
Supreme Court to hear Sugar Tax loss petition on June 27
The Supreme Court has ordered that a fundamental rights petition seeking the recovery of Rs. 15.9 billion in losses allegedly incurred by the government due to the reduction of taxes on imported sugar during the administration of former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa be taken up on June 27. MORE..
Three-wheeler buried in Maspanna landslide recovered after 171 days
Three-wheeler buried in Maspanna landslide recovered after 171 days
A three-wheeler buried under a landslide near the Maspanna town in Uva Paranagama during Cyclone Ditwah has been recovered after 171 days. MORE..
PM Harini departs for UK on official visit
PM Harini departs for UK on official visit
Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya left for the United Kingdom this afternoon (18). MORE..
Two Sri Lankan passengers arrested with over 14kg of ‘Kush’ at BIA
Two Sri Lankan passengers arrested with over 14kg of ‘Kush’ at BIA
Two Sri Lankan passengers have been arrested at Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) with a consignment of ‘‘Kush’’ narcotics valued at over Rs. 140 million. MORE..
Adverse weather damages 200 houses, affects over 5,200 people across the country
Adverse weather damages 200 houses, affects over 5,200 people across the country
The Disaster Management Centre (DMC) says that 200 houses have been partially damaged so far due to the prevailing adverse weather conditions. MORE..
Uni students agree to vacate Malwana residence after talks with PM
Uni students agree to vacate Malwana residence after talks with PM
Following successful discussions with the Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya today (18), a group of university students has agreed to vacate the disputed Malwana residence they had occupied since May 01, according to Ada Derana reporter. MORE..
Suspect sustains gunshot injury after scuffle with police during arrest in Ampara
Suspect sustains gunshot injury after scuffle with police during arrest in Ampara
A shooting incident has been reported in the Ampara Police Division during a police operation to arrest an individual involved in an illicit liquor racket. MORE..
Fighter jet crews parachute safely after collision at US air show
Fighter jet crews parachute safely after collision at US air show
Four crew members are in stable condition after two fighter jets collided mid-air during a US air show, officials say. MORE..
Sri Lanka tourism earnings drop in April, CBSL reports
Sri Lanka tourism earnings drop in April, CBSL reports
The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has stated that the total tourism earnings for April 2026 amounted to USD 157.1 million. MORE..