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President Holds Discussions with Garment Industry Leaders on Export Growth and Sector Challenges
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake met apparel industry leaders and investors to discuss export growth, sector reforms, VAT concerns and market expansion opportunities.
Sri Lanka’s Inflation Rate Rises to 5.4% in May 2026
Sri Lanka’s annual inflation rate rose to 5.4% in May 2026, driven by increases in both food and non-food prices, according to the Department of Census and Statistics.
Supreme Court Allows Petition Challenging Minister Ananda Wijepala’s Parliamentary Seat to Proceed
The Supreme Court has granted leave to proceed with a petition seeking a ruling that Public Security Minister Ananda Wijepala is disqualified from serving as a Member of Parliament.
Sri Lankan Rupee Weakens as Dollar Selling Rate Climbs Above Rs. 339
The Sri Lankan Rupee weakened further against the US Dollar, with the selling rate rising to Rs. 339.06, according to the latest Central Bank exchange rates.
Man Arrested in Kotahena with Nearly 4kg of ‘Ice’, Heroin and Cash
A suspect was arrested in Kotahena after police seized nearly 4 kilograms of crystal methamphetamine, heroin and Rs. 600,000 in cash during a narcotics raid.
Manori Sallay Seeks Investigation Over Alleged Surveillance of Her Family
Manori Sallay has requested an independent investigation after alleging that an individual believed to be linked to the CID monitored and photographed her children during a hospital visit.
Three-Month Grace Period Extended for Expressway Vehicles Without Factory-Fitted Seat Belts
Sri Lanka has granted an additional three-month grace period for vehicles not originally manufactured with seat belts, despite the mandatory expressway seat belt law taking effect today.
Lanka Salt General Manager Granted Bail in Rs. 14.3 Million Procurement Case
The General Manager of Lanka Salt Limited has been granted bail after being arrested by CIABOC over an alleged procurement irregularity that reportedly caused a Rs. 14.3 million loss to the government.
Sugeeshwara Bandara Remanded Until July 1
Former presidential aide Sugeeshwara Bandara has been remanded until July 1 over allegations of drawing salaries from two government positions simultaneously.
Former Presidential Secretary Sugeeshwara Bandara Arrested by CCIB
Former presidential aide Sugeeshwara Bandara has been arrested by the CCIB over allegations of drawing salaries from two government institutions.
Sri Lankan Rupee Falls Further Against US Dollar
The Sri Lankan Rupee depreciated against the US Dollar on June 17, with the selling rate rising to Rs. 339.90, according to the Central Bank.
Yoshitha Rajapaksa Granted Bail by Colombo Court
Yoshitha Rajapaksa has been released on bail after being produced before the Colombo Chief Magistrate’s Court following his arrest by the Bribery Commission.
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