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May 24, 2026

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NPP upholds JVP traditions by depositing salaries into one account

Deputy Minister of Public Security Sunil Watagala announced yesterday that the salary and allowances of all MPs and Ministers of […]

Heavy showers expected in several parts of the Island, landslide warning issued

Rainy condition is expected to continue further for the next 24 hours in Northern, North-central, Eastern, Uva and Central provinces.Cloudy […]

BREAKING NEWS: Prez & AG to discuss pending controversial cases

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake is supposedly meeting with the Attorney General (AG) today (06), The Newsdesk SL learns. The discussion […]

No involvement in cancellations of lectures at Kelaniya Uni. : PM

Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya has denied any involvement in the cancellation of the scheduled lecture organized by the International […]

Sri Lanka Launches 200 Cigarette-Free Zones

The Public Health Inspectors (PHIs) Association has unveiled a significant initiative to establish 200 cigarette-free zones throughout Sri Lanka, aimed […]

New Rice Shipment Arrives in Sri Lanka

The State Trading Corporation has announced the arrival of a new rice consignment ordered by the government. Chairman Ravindra Fernando […]

Surge of HMPV Cases in China Raises Health Concerns

China is currently experiencing a rise in human metapneumovirus (HMPV) cases, raising alarms about a potential health crisis reminiscent of […]

Parliament Sets Schedule for Budget Debate and Votes on Appropriation Bill for 2025

At a recent meeting of the Committee on Parliamentary Business in Parliament, presided over by Speaker Hon. Dr. Jagath Wickramaratne, […]

Chief of National Intelligence Kulatunga Retires

Retiring from his position on December 31, 2024, Major General (Rtd) Ruwan Kulatunga, who served as the Chief of National […]

Social Activist Namal Kumara Arrested by Colombo Crimes Division

Today, social activist Namal Kumara was taken into custody by the Colombo Crimes Division (CCD) after appearing to give a […]