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Fuel Prices Increased; Petrol 92 Up by Rs. 24 Per Litre
Excerpt: The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation has increased fuel prices with effect from midnight, with Petrol 92 rising by Rs. 24 per litre and diesel prices also revised upward.
5/30/2026
Health Authorities Warn of Increased Accident Risk During Vesak Long Weekend
Health officials have warned that road accidents and drowning incidents may rise during the Vesak long weekend and urged the public to take extra precautions.
5/30/2026
18 Passengers Arrested at BIA with Smuggled Cigarettes Worth Rs. 31 Million
Eighteen Chinese and Sri Lankan passengers were arrested at Bandaranaike International Airport after customs officers seized foreign-manufactured cigarettes worth more than Rs. 31 million.
5/30/2026
US Dollar Selling Rate Surpasses Rs. 334
The US dollar selling rate has exceeded Rs. 334, according to the latest exchange rates released by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka.
5/29/2026
No Fuel Price Reduction Expected in Upcoming Revision: CPC
The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation says a fuel price reduction is unlikely in the next revision, though any possible increase is expected to be limited
5/29/2026
Sri Lanka CERT Warns Public Over Fake Traffic Fine SMS and WhatsApp Scam
Sri Lanka CERT has issued a public warning regarding fake traffic fine SMS and WhatsApp scams designed to steal personal and financial information from motorists.
5/28/2026
Police Recover Vehicle Suspected in Fatal Kalutara Shooting
Police have recovered the vehicle believed to have been used in the fatal shooting reported in Kalutara, while investigations continue to locate the suspects involved.
5/28/2026
IMF Completes Combined Fifth and Sixth Reviews of Sri Lanka Program
The IMF has completed the combined Fifth and Sixth Reviews of Sri Lanka’s Extended Fund Facility program, unlocking nearly US$695 million in fresh financial support.
5/28/2026
President Assures Legal Reforms to Address Disciplinary Matters Involving Buddhist Monks
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake says the government will soon introduce legal amendments to strengthen disciplinary mechanisms concerning Buddhist monks.
5/27/2026
Alleged Drug Kingpin “Alto Dharme” Arrested in Dubai
Alleged organised crime figure “Alto Dharme” has reportedly been arrested by Dubai Police over suspected drug trafficking activities.
5/26/2026
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The Colombo High Court has postponed the judgments in four corruption cases against former Deputy Minister Sarana Gunawardena until June 09.
5/26/2026
India Donates 134 Police Cabs to Strengthen Northern Province Operations
India has donated 134 single cabs worth nearly Rs. 300 million to Sri Lanka Police under the Indo–Sri Lanka Friendship Programme.
5/25/2026
Former Minister Wimal Weerawansa Arrested Over War Heroes’ Monument Incident
Former Minister Wimal Weerawansa has been arrested by Thalangama Police in connection with the recent incident near the National War Heroes’ Monument in Battaramulla.
5/25/2026
Over 31,000 People Affected by Adverse Weather Across Sri Lanka
More than 31,000 people in eight districts have been affected by heavy rains and adverse weather conditions across Sri Lanka, according to the Disaster Management Centre.
5/24/2026
Arrest Warrant Issued for Former Minister Basil Rajapaksa
The Matara Magistrate’s Court has issued an arrest warrant for former Minister Basil Rajapaksa after he failed to appear before court in an ongoing financial crimes case.
5/22/2026
US Dollar Selling Rate Jumps Above Rs. 354 as Sri Lankan Rupee Hits New Low
Sri Lanka’s rupee has fallen to its weakest level since 2023 as the US dollar selling rate surpasses Rs. 354.
5/21/2026
Court Temporarily Removes Travel Ban on MP Chamara Sampath Dassanayake
The Colombo Magistrate’s Court has temporarily lifted the foreign travel ban imposed on MP Chamara Sampath Dassanayake.
5/19/2026
Government Confident Sri Lanka Can Manage Falling Rupee Value
The government says upcoming IMF and ADB dollar inflows, along with import controls, will help stabilize the rupee.
5/19/2026
Students Agree to Leave Malwana Property After Talks with PM Harini
University students occupying the Malwana property have agreed to vacate the premises after successful talks with Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya.
5/18/2026
Sanath Nishantha’s Brother Sentenced to Prison Over Assault Case
Former Arachchikattuwa PS Chairman Jagath Samantha has been sentenced to five and a half years in prison over the assault of a Divisional Secretary
5/15/2026