Food insecurity improved in Sri Lanka but prevails within specific regions – FAO and WFP

Food security in Sri Lanka is improving across all provinces, according to the Crop and Food Security Assessment Mission (CFSAM) report jointly carried out in February/March 2023 by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP).



ADB approves $350 Million for Sri Lanka economic stabilization programme

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) today approved a $350 million special policy-based loan to provide budget support to Sri Lanka for economic stabilization.



Ven. Rajangane Saddharathana Thera arrested

Ven. Rajangane Saddharathana thera has been arrested by the police in the Anuradhapura area.



Nathasha Edirisooriya remanded till June 7

Nathasha Edirisooriya, who was arrested over her remarks on Buddhism was remanded until June 7 by the Fort Magistrate court today (May 28).



Fuel quota to be increased from Tuesday

The National Fuel Pass QR System allocated fuel quotas will be increased from Wednesday (May 31), Minister of Power and Energy Kanchana Wijesekara said.



India did more for Sri Lanka than IMF – Jaishankar

India has done more for Sri Lanka than the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Union Minister for External Affairs Dr. S. Jaishankar stressed on Saturday.



Sri Lanka to Issue digital birth certificates

Measures are underway to immediately implement the issuing of digital birth certificates in Sri Lanka, State Minister of Home Affairs Asoka Priyantha said.



Nathasha Edirisooriya arrested over remarks on Buddhism

Sri Lankan Stand-up comedian Nathasha Edirisooriya, who had allegedly insulted Buddhism during a stand-up comedy show, was arrested by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) a short while ago.



Veteran Diplomat Jayantha Dhanapala passes away

Sri Lankan diplomat Jayantha Dhanapala passed away today (May 27) at the age of 85 while receiving treatment at the Kandy National Hospital.



Sri Lanka President instructs to install high-tech scanners at BIA VIP terminal

Sri Lanka President Ranil Wickremesinghe has instructed the Director General of Sri Lanka Customs to install high-tech scanning inspection machines in the VIP passenger terminal at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Katunayake.



Sri Lanka to commence Cannabis cultivation project

A pilot project to cultivate cannabis within the Board of Investment (BOI) zone in Katunayake has been approved by an expert committee and is expected to start soon, State Minister of Investment Promotion Dilum Amunugama said.



Dr. Shafi Shihabdeen reassigned to Kurunegala Hospital

The Health Services Committee of the Public Services Commission has ordered the Health Ministry to reassign Dr. Shafi Shihabdeen to the Kurunegala Teaching Hospital.



Dasun Shanaka hasn’t lived up to even 1% of expectations in IPL – Virender Sehwag

Virender Sehwag is of the opinion that Gujarat Titan’s Dasun Shanaka has disappointed the most in this season’s Indian Premier League, saying the Sri Lankan “hasn’t lived up to even 1 percent to the expectations” set for him.



Sri Lankan Rupee appreciates against U.S. Dollar

The Sri Lankan Rupee (LKR) has appreciated against the US dollar (USD) today (May 26), according to the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL).



Sri Lanka decides to increase Fuel quota from June, 2023

Fuel quota currently allowed on the National Fuel Pass (QR system) in Sri Lanka will be increased from next month (June), the Power and Energy Minister Kanchana Wijesekara said.



Deputy Principal injured in shooting at Balapitiya

A Deputy Principal of Ambalangoda Dharmashoka Vidyalaya was shot at by unidentified gunmen near the Balapitiya Court this morning (May 26), Police said.