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May 06 2024 May 6, 2024 April 6, 2026 1Comment 7:15 am
Department of Examinations - Sri Lanka

2023 Ordinary Level exam begins today in Sri Lanka

May 6, 2024 - 7:15 am

The 2023 Ordinary Level exam in Sri Lanka starts today (May 06) at 3,527 centers across the island.

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May 05 2024 May 5, 2024 April 6, 2026 1Comment 7:50 pm
Gun shooting

Horana shooting suspect apprehended at BIA using facial recognition technology

May 5, 2024 - 7:50 pm

The suspected gunman in the shooting incident that took place at Graceland Estate, Horana this afternoon (May 05) has been arrested at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) while attempting to flee to Dubai.

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May 05 2024 May 5, 2024 April 6, 2026 1Comment 4:00 pm
Sri Lanka's Central Expressway section collapses

Sri Lanka’s Central Expressway section collapses

May 5, 2024 - 4:00 pm

The Mirigama-Kadawatha Expressway, partially constructed, witnessed a section collapse, as confirmed by the Road Development Authority (RDA).

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May 05 2024 May 5, 2024 April 6, 2026 NoComment 11:04 am
Department of Examinations - Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka releases GCE O/L rescrutiny Results for 2022 (2023) exams

May 5, 2024 - 11:04 am

Sri Lanka’s Examinations Department released the rescrutiny results for the 2022 (2023) General Certificate of Education Ordinary Level (O/L) Examination on Saturday (May 4).

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May 05 2024 May 5, 2024 April 6, 2026 NoComment 10:30 am
Matheesha Pathirana

Matheesha Pathirana hails MS Dhoni as father figure in IPL journey

May 5, 2024 - 10:30 am

Sri Lanka and Chennai Super Kings (CSK) fast bowler Matheesha Pathirana has described MS Dhoni as a father figure in his cricketing journey, stating that the former CSK captain’s simple advice has greatly boosted his confidence.

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May 04 2024 May 4, 2024 April 6, 2026 NoComment 6:55 pm
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Sri Lanka, Japan agree to resume stalled projects including light rail

May 4, 2024 - 6:55 pm

Reuters says Sri Lanka and Japan have agreed to collaborate on reviving stalled bilateral projects, including a $1.5 billion Japanese-funded light railway.

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May 04 2024 May 4, 2024 April 6, 2026 NoComment 6:35 pm
Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe and Japanese Foreign Minister Yoko Kamikawa

Japanese foreign minister Yoko Kamikawa holds talks with Sri Lankan President

May 4, 2024 - 6:35 pm

Japan’s Foreign Minister, Ms. Yoko Kamikawa called on Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe on Sunday afternoon (May 4) at the Presidential Secretariat.

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May 04 2024 May 4, 2024 April 6, 2026 NoComment 10:06 am
Sri Lanka Rupee vs US Dollar

Sri Lankan Rupee emerges as one of the fastest-growing currencies worldwide

May 4, 2024 - 10:06 am

The Sri Lankan rupee has emerged as one of the fastest-growing currencies globally, according to Sri Lanka’s Finance State Minister, Ranjith Siyambalapitiya.

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May 04 2024 May 4, 2024 April 6, 2026 NoComment 9:13 am
Justice Minister Wijeyadasa Rajapakshe inaugurates mobile courts across three prisons in Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka introduces mobile courts across three prisons

May 4, 2024 - 9:13 am

Sri Lanka introduced a mobile court system, funded by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime, which was inaugurated on Friday (May 3) to facilitate bringing suspects to court via an online platform.

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May 03 2024 May 3, 2024 April 6, 2026 NoComment 7:47 pm
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India-Sri Lanka ferry service ready for launch in two weeks

May 3, 2024 - 7:47 pm

Indian High Commissioner to Sri Lanka, Santosh Jha, revealed plans to start a ferry service from Nagapattinam to Kankesanthurai in just two weeks if all preparations go well.

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May 03 2024 May 3, 2024 April 6, 2026 NoComment 3:53 pm
Sri Lanka flag and United Arab Emirates flag

Royal Pardon for 44 Sri Lankans in UAE

May 3, 2024 - 3:53 pm

44 Sri Lankans, who were in different prisons across the United Arab Emirates, have been pardoned by a Royal order.

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May 03 2024 May 3, 2024 April 6, 2026 NoComment 11:45 am
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Laugfs gas prices reduced

May 3, 2024 - 11:45 am

Laugfs Gas PLC has reduced the prices of domestic liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) cylinders, effective from May 4, 2024.

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May 03 2024 May 3, 2024 April 6, 2026 NoComment 11:40 am
Department for Registration of Persons in Sri Lanka

G.C.E. O/L candidates can obtain National Identity Cards tomorrow (May 4)

May 3, 2024 - 11:40 am

The Department for Registration of Persons (DRP) will open its head office in Battaramulla and several provincial offices tomorrow (May 4) specifically for G.C.E. Ordinary Level (O/L) candidates to obtain their National Identity Cards (NICs).

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May 03 2024 May 3, 2024 April 6, 2026 NoComment 10:17 am
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Litro gas prices reduced

May 3, 2024 - 10:17 am

Litro Gas Lanka has reduced the prices of domestic liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) cylinders with effect from midnight today (May 3).

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May 02 2024 May 2, 2024 April 6, 2026 NoComment 8:15 pm
Professor Nalin de Silva

Professor Nalin de Silva passes away

May 2, 2024 - 8:15 pm

Professor Nalin de Silva has passed away at the age of 79.

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May 02 2024 May 2, 2024 April 6, 2026 1Comment 6:04 pm
Port of Colombo in Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka’s export performance surges in March 2024

May 2, 2024 - 6:04 pm

The Export Development Board (EDB) reports that Sri Lanka’s merchandise export performance in March 2024 amounted to USD 1,138.9 million, marking an increase of 9.77% compared to March 2023.

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