Sri Lanka Government to provide 20kg of rice to low-income families

The Sri Lankan government has decided to distribute rice to as many as 2.8 million low-income families, as stated by Finance State Minister Ranjith Siyambalapitiya.



No Elections postponements expected due to Electoral Amendments – Minister of Justice

Justice, Prison Affairs and Constitutional Reforms Minister Dr. Wijeyadasa Rajapakshe assured that the election amendment bills presented to Parliament are not anticipated to result in any postponement of elections.



Singer Chandra Kumara Kandanarachchi passes away

Sri Lankan singer Chandra Kumara Kandanarachchi passed away this morning (March 26) at the age of 76.



Sri Lanka Central Bank further reduces policy rates

The Monetary Policy Board of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has decided to reduce the Standing Deposit Facility Rate (SDFR) and the Standing Lending Facility Rate (SLFR) of the Central Bank by 50 basis points (bps) to 8.50 percent and 9.50 percent, respectively.



Milk tea prices drop in Sri Lanka

The price of a cup of milk tea in Sri Lanka has been reduced by Rs.10, the All-Island Restaurant Owners’ Association announced today (March 25).



Former Coconut Cultivation Board GM arrested for alleged Rs. 77 million misappropriation

The former General Manager of the Coconut Cultivation Board was arrested for allegedly misappropriating over Rs. 77 million from the Employees Provident Fund (EPF), police said.



No steps taken to lower local milk powder prices – Local Milk Powder Producers Association

The Local Milk Powder Producers Association says that no steps have been taken so far to lower the price of local milk powder.



Students protest at Kelaniya University over student’s death, alleged negligence of administration

A group of students attached to Kelaniya University is currently staging a protest in front of the university administrative building over the death of a student due to a sudden illness, according to a student union.



Sri Lanka Government launches free meal for primary students today

The Government will launch a nationwide programme from today (March 25) to provide free meals to all students from Grades 1 to 5.



Fire breaks out at NOLIMIT clothing store in Wellawatte

A sudden fire has reportedly broken out at the NOLIMIT clothing store in Wellawatte this evening (March 24).



Prices of imported milk powder reduced

The price of a packet of imported milk powder will be reduced from midnight today (March 24), Minister of Trade Nalin Fernando said.



CID to question former President Sirisena over Easter Sunday Bombing revelation

The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) will record a statement tomorrow (March 25) from former Sri Lankan President Maithripala Sirisena over the controversial statement he recently made on the Easter Sunday bomb attacks, IGP Deshabandu Tennakoon said.



Sri Lanka President stresses vitality of new Economic reforms for country’s recovery

Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe emphasizes the necessity of a new economic reform program for the country’s economic recovery.



India extends ban on onion exports indefinitely ahead of general election

India has extended its ban on onion exports indefinitely – a surprise move that comes ahead of a general election and is set to exacerbate high prices in some overseas markets.



Sri Lanka’s Public Security Minister orders probe into former President’s remarks on Easter Sunday Bomb Attacks

Sri Lanka’s Public Security Minister Tiran Alles has instructed the Inspector General of Police (IGP) Deshbandu Tennakoon to initiate an immediate investigation into the recent comments made by former President Maithripala Sirisena regarding the Easter Sunday bomb attacks.



Ensure release of Indian fishermen detained by Sri Lanka: TN Chief Minister to Jaishankar

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin on Friday wrote to India’s External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar, urging him to secure the immediate release of all detained fishermen and their fishing boats in Sri Lanka and ensure necessary legal assistance for them.