Four released on bail in Kapila Chandrasena bail case
Colombo Additional Magistrate Lahiru Silva today (20) ordered the release on bail of four suspects linked to allegations of receiving money to stand as sureties for the late former SriLankan Airlines CEO Kapila Chandrasena. The suspects were released on two…
Over 29,000 dengue cases reported in 2026
The National Dengue Control Unit says 29,589 dengue patients have been reported across Sri Lanka so far this year, with 15 deaths recorded as of May 18, 2026. Community Medical Specialist Dr. Prashila Samaraweera said 39 high‑risk Medical Officer of…
Mulleriyawa supermarket fined Rs. 500,000 for overpricing rice
The Maligakanda Magistrate’s Court on Monday (18) imposed a fine of Rs. 500,000 on a popular supermarket in Mulleriyawa after it was found guilty of overcharging consumers on imported Keeri Ponni rice. Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) officers from the Colombo…
Sajith pays tribute to war veterans
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa today (20) paid tribute to Sri Lanka’s National War Memorial in Battaramulla, joining the annual commemoration ceremony alongside parliamentarians of the Samagi Jana Balawegaya. Premadasa laid floral tributes at the memorial and praised the sacrifices made…
Dollar rate today : Selling rate jumps to Rs. 346 in some banks
The Sri Lankan rupee has depreciated further against the US dollar across commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (20), compared to Tuesday, with the selling rate reaching Rs. 346 in some banks. According to Seylan Bank, the buying and selling…
Minister reveals Sri Lanka’s expressway revenue and maintenance costs
Minister of Transport and Highways Bimal Rathnayake says that the total maintenance cost for Sri Lanka’s expressway network, spanning 312.57 kilometres, amounted to Rs. 5,180.90 million. The Minister detailed the breakdown of costs as follows: Southern Expressway (E1) — Rs….
Tense situation in Parliament as MP Chamara raises travel ban against him
A tense situation arose in Parliament today (20) when Opposition MP Chamara Sampath Dassanayake attempted to raise an issue regarding his inability to participate in a China‑sponsored economic programme for MPs scheduled for May 5–6, due to a travel ban…
Imported Milk Powder prices increased with immediate effect
Prices of imported milk powder sold in the local market have been increased with immediate effect, milk powder importers confirmed today (20). According to the latest price revision, the cost of a 450‑gram packet of imported milk powder has risen…
US Senate advances resolution to curb Trump’s power to wage war on Iran
The United States Senate has advanced a War Powers Resolution that could prevent President Donald Trump from using military force against Iran without congressional authorisation amid widening fallout from the conflict. The vote on a procedural measure to advance the…
China’s Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin meet in Beijing
A meeting between Chinese leader Xi Jinping and visiting Russian President Vladimir Putin has started in Beijing, Chinese state media report. Xi welcomed Putin to the Chinese capital on Wednesday, shaking hands with the Russian leader outside the Great Hall…