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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.
6/24/2026
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.
6/23/2026
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.
6/23/2026
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.
6/22/2026
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.
6/22/2026
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.
6/22/2026
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.
6/22/2026
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.
6/22/2026
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.
6/22/2026
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.
6/21/2026
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.
6/20/2026
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.
6/19/2026
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.
6/18/2026
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.
6/18/2026
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.
6/17/2026
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.
6/17/2026
Yoshitha Rajapaksa Arrested by Bribery Commission Following Inquiry
Yoshitha Rajapaksa has been arrested by the Bribery Commission after appearing before investigators to provide a statement in an ongoing inquiry.
6/17/2026
Gotabaya Rajapaksa Seeks Court Order to Prevent Arrest Over Easter Sunday Probe
Former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has filed a petition before the Court of Appeal seeking an order preventing his arrest under the Prevention of Terrorism Act in relation to Easter Sunday investigations.
6/16/2026
Three-Wheeler Falls Nearly 100 Feet Down Slope, Driver Injured
A three-wheeler travelling from Katunayake to Talawakelle-Lindula fell nearly 100 feet down a slope in the Carolina Estate area, injuring the driver.
6/16/2026
Human Rights Commission Inspects Cell Where Suresh Sallay Was Detained
The Human Rights Commission has inspected the CID detention cell where former SIS Director Suresh Sallay was held and reported several deficiencies, including inadequate ventilation.
6/16/2026