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Indian Prime Minister Modi Meets Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in New Delhi
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi met in New Delhi, discussing bilateral relations, BRICS cooperation and shared interests of developing nations.
Sri Lanka’s Export Earnings Surpass US$7.3 Billion in First Five Months of 2026
Sri Lanka’s export earnings exceeded US$7.3 billion during the first five months of 2026, recording a 7.56% increase compared to the same period last year.
Cabinet Approves New Grade One Admission Guidelines for Government Schools from 2027
Cabinet has approved a new circular introducing revised Grade One admission guidelines for government schools from 2027, aimed at improving transparency and fairness.
538 GN Divisions Across 14 Districts Identified as High-Risk Dengue Zones
Health authorities have identified 538 Grama Niladhari divisions in 14 districts as high-risk dengue transmission areas and plan intensified prevention measures.
National Dengue Control Programme to Cover 600 Grama Niladhari Divisions
A nationwide dengue control programme covering 600 Grama Niladhari divisions will be launched from June 24 to 26 as authorities step up efforts to contain the disease.
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.
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