FM Wang Yi on China-US Summit & Common Understandings
2026-05-19
Briefing by Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on China-U.S. Summit and Common Understandings 1. Chinese and American societies and theContinue Reading
Sri Lanka to introduce policy on Foreign Workers entering country
2026-05-19
The Government has decided to formulate an Inbound Labour Migration Policy for Sri Lanka aimed at regulating foreign workers enteringContinue Reading
Cabinet clears temporary 50% duty surcharge on vehicle imports
2026-05-19
Cabinet has approved the submission to Parliament of orders relating to a temporary 50% surcharge on Customs Import Duty imposedContinue Reading
PM Harini begins UK visit with University of Sussex address
2026-05-19
Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya says politics is not separate from development and shapes every decision made in governance. SheContinue Reading
SJB member says 4,000 vehicle LCs opened on May 15, alleges tax decision leaked
2026-05-19
Former Western Provincial Councilor SJB member Niroshan Padukka has alleged that insider information linked to a recent vehicle import taxContinue Reading
Vietnam donation to fund renovation of Colombo Public Library’s Vietnamese section
2026-05-19
The Embassy of Vietnam in Sri Lanka has pledged USD 50,000 towards the renovation of the Vietnamese section at theContinue Reading
“We will ensure another war never happens again” – President AKD
2026-05-19
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake stated that the present Government, having taken upon its shoulders the aspirations of all heroes whoContinue Reading
Son of Mango founder arrested over father’s death in Spain
2026-05-19
The son of the billionaire Mango founder, Isak Andic, who died in a fall from a cliff two years ago,Continue Reading
Vehicle number plate printing: DMT reveals timeline
2026-05-19
The Department of Motor Traffic (DMT) says vehicle number plate printing operations are expected to officially resume on or beforeContinue Reading
Standard Chartered to cut over 7,000 jobs amid expanded AI push
2026-05-19
Standard Chartered plans to cut more than 7,000 jobs over the next four years as it increasingly uses artificial intelligence.Continue Reading
Thailand to reduce visa-free stay period for tourists
2026-05-19
Thailand’s cabinet has approved a drastic reduction to its visa-free entry scheme for tourists from more than 90 countries. TheContinue Reading
Castle Street Hospital rejects claims of gender-change procedures on children
2026-05-19
Castle Street Hospital for Women has rejected social media claims that it is performing gender-change procedures on children. The clarificationContinue Reading
Secret TV & Radio Station Busted Near Ratmalana Airport; Foreign Nationals Arrested
2026-05-19
Police have raided an alleged illegal television and radio transmission centre operating secretly inside a high-security zone near the RatmalanaContinue Reading
Govt takes diplomatic steps after Sri Lankan in Gaza flotilla intercepted by Israel
2026-05-19
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has taken measures to ensure the safety and welfare of Sri Lankan national Sameera Mehboobdeen,Continue Reading
Chilaw Court ruling gives hope to public servants, say NPP lawyers
2026-05-19
President’s Counsel and attorney Upul Kumarapperuma says a recent court ruling linked to a former minister Sanath Nishantha’s brother marksContinue Reading
Akuregoda lawyer double murder : Police seek public help to arrest suspect
2026-05-19
Sri Lanka Police have sought public assistance to arrest a suspect wanted in connection with the double murder of anContinue Reading
No political figures invited to war heroes ceremony – Minister Vijitha Herath
2026-05-19
Minister Vijitha Herath informed the media that no political figures have been invited for the War Heroes Day Ceremony heldContinue Reading
Collective says child at centre of case must receive protection and support
2026-05-19
A collective statement has called for a fair and independent investigation into the serious abuse allegations against Anuradhapura Atamasthanadhipathi PallegamaContinue Reading