Latest Breaking News and Top Stories from Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka signs agreement with RM Parks Inc to ensure uninterrupted fuel supply

In a bid to address the foreign exchange crisis in Sri Lanka and ensure a steady supply of fuel, the Ministry of Power and Energy has taken decisive action.

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Police secures court order to block NPP protest planned for today

The National People’s Power (NPP) is planning to launch a series of protests from today (June 08) to demand that the Local Government Election be held.

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Danushka Gunathilaka to face rape trial in Australia

Sri Lankan cricketer Danushka Gunathilaka will stand trial on a rape charge stemming from an alleged incident which occurred while he was in Australia to play in the Twenty20 World Cup last year.

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Digital Promotion Agency to be established for introducing new App to collect data of public sector – President

President Ranil Wickremesinghe has announced plans to establish a Digital Promotion Agency aimed at developing computer applications for the collection and monitoring of data from various government entities in Sri Lanka.

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SriLankan CEO believes ‘worst is over’, expects $50 Million profit next year

Sri Lanka’s national carrier is  expecting a profit of USD 50 million for the upcoming year, SriLankan Airlines CEO Richard Nuttall revealed, adding that he also expects passenger traffic to surpass pre-COVID levels by the end of 2023 owing to the ‘economic boom’ in tourism.

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Sri Lanka’s official reserve assets increase by 26.2% in May

Sri Lanka’s official reserve assets stood at USD 3,483 million in May 2023, according to the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL).

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Sri Lanka to process online applications for passports from June 15

Online applications to have passports delivered to the residence can be submitted from June 15, 2023, the Department of Immigration and Emigration said.

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Sooriyawewa Pradeshiya Sabha secretary arrested for soliciting Rs.50,000 bribe

The Sooriyawewa Pradeshiya Sabha secretary has been arrested by officers of the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) while soliciting a bribe of Rs.50,000 at the Pradeshiya Sabha.

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Nathasha Edirisooriya and Bruno Divakara further remanded

Stand-up comedian Natasha Edirisooriya and the owner of the ‘SL VLOG’ YouTube channel Bruno Divakara, were further remanded until June 21 by the Fort Magistrate Court.

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MP Gajendrakumar Ponnambalam arrested in Colombo

The Tamil National People’s Front (TNPF) leader and MP Gajendrakumar Ponnambalam, who is accused of obstructing the duties of police officers, was arrested this morning (June 07).

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Yohani de Silva gets ‘Golden Visa’ from Dubai

Singer and cultural icon Yohani de Silva who rose to fame with the song ‘Manike Mage Hithe’ has been awarded the prestigious Golden Visa in Dubai, marking a significant milestone in her illustrious career.

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Sri Lanka-born woman in UK becomes youngest ever non-white Crown Court judge

Sri Lanka-born Ayesha Smart living in the United Kingdom has become the youngest ever non-white and minority ethnic judge in the Crown Court – which predominantly deals with serious cases of criminal offences in England and Wales.

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Sri Lanka appointed Special parliamentary committee to probe New Diamond, X-Press Pearl disasters

Sri Lanka has appointed a special parliamentary committee to look into the damages caused by MV X-Press Pearl and MT New Diamond maritime disasters and to make necessary recommendations.

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Cabinet approves proposal to reduce Maximum Retail Prices of 60 types of medicine

The Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval to reduce the maximum retail prices of 60 types of medicine by 16 percent.

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Two officers of Agrarian Service Centre arrested for soliciting a bribe

Two officers of Alawathugoda Agrarian Service Center have been arrested by the Bribery Commission for soliciting a bribe of Rs. 100,000.

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Sri Lanka’s LGBTQ+ community holds Pride march, demands end to discrimination

Hundreds of members of Sri Lanka’s LGBTQ+ community paraded through the streets of the capital Colombo on Sunday to mark the Pride month and demand an end to discrimination.

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